Boxing Day Pilgrimage to Fountains Abbey

Every year Ripon Cathedral holds a short sung eucharist from 9:30am until 10:15am, followed by a lively, sociable gathering outside that takes part in a 4 mile walk across a flat route to Fountains Abbey where there is a carol service in the abbey cellarium. This year, the weather was bright and the skies wereContinue reading “Boxing Day Pilgrimage to Fountains Abbey”

Mid-December Festive Activities in Ripon

Between Friday 15th and Sunday 17th December there are many activities going on, making it an excellent time to visit Ripon.  Illuminated Winter Wonderland Fri 15th – Sun 17th December, Ripon Spa Gardens 2pm – 8pm. This is a popular and well-attended event for bringing the community together. Several local groups and organisations make thisContinue reading “Mid-December Festive Activities in Ripon”