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Brimham Rocks

Have a look at some of the weird and wonderful rock formations that are scattered at Brimham. Some are said to have associations with druids, Mother Shipton and even the Devil.

Courthouse Museum

The Georgian Courthouse was built in 1830 and remains virtually unchanged. Find out about the people who were transported to Australia for stealing as little as a pair of shoes.

Fountains Abbey

Situated four miles west of Ripon is Fountains Abbey, with it's outstanding historic and aesthetic importance, it was declared a world heritage in 1987. Visit the remains of a Cistercian Abbey, over 10 historic buildings, a medieval deer park, ornamental lakes and much more.

Lightwater Valley

One of the UK's leading theme parks, Lightwater Valley has over 40 rides and attractions, over 30,000 sq ft of factory shopping, and an amazing Bird of Prey Centre. This is the ultimate family day out.

Newby Hall

Experience one of Britain's fineast Adam Houses, along with 25 acres of award winning garden, Woodland Walk and a Sculpture Park. Younger visitors can enjoy the adventure garden, paddling pool and miniature railway.

Norton Conyers

A beautiful mis 14th Century house with Tudor, Stuart and Georgian additions. It has been the home of the Graham family since 1624, and is now owned by Sir James and Lady Graham. Discover it's connection with Charlotte Bronte, and take advantage of the pick-your-own fruit when in season.

Police and Prison Museum

Sit in a prison cell, hear the door slam shut and imagine the harsh conditions of Victorian prison regimes. An unforgettable experience.

Ripon Canal

For a truely peaceful day, try taking the canal walk. The Ripon Canal is the most northerly point of the navigable connected network of waterways. Surrounded by stunning scenery.

Ripon Cathedral

Ripon Cathedral is one of the oldest and most beautiful Cathedrals in Britain. The Crypt of St Wilfrid (AD 672) is witness to over 1,300 years of continuous worship. A real must see to all visitors of Ripon.

Ripon Races

For more than 300 years Ripon has hosted some of the most exciting, most prestigious and most enjoyable racing in the country. A suberb day out.

Spa Gardens

This beautiful park is situated in the heart of Ripon. Spa Garden offers a Victorian bandstand, on which a brass band play every Sunday in summer, the Ripon War Memorial, outdoor games and a cafe.

Studley Royal

A truely stunning water garden, started by John Aislabie in 1718, and extended over the years by his son, to create one of England's most important 18th Century Water Gardens.

Workhouse Museum

Set in the cell block which had originally housed male vagrants in 1854, the museum has recreated the grim atmosphere in which workers were locked in cells at night, and released at daybreak to work for food.