The city of Ripon is located in North Yorkshire on the River Ure. Ripon is a beautiful market town that was founded over 1300 years ago, and is famous as an old Cathedral City where monasteries have stood since the 7th Century.
The old city of Ripon is filled with shops, cafes, restaurants, and pubs, and also boasts many historical buildings and museums, including Ripon Cathedral, the Wakeman’s House, Studley Royal, Fountains Abbey and Ripon Spa Gardens where a Victorian bandstand is set.
A market is held every Thursday on the Ripon market square next to its 300 year old Obelisk, where the Hornblower will sound his horn at 9 o’clock every night.
Ripon is wonderfully located in the heart of the countryside, so there’s always plenty to do. Whether it’s a leisurely walk along the canal or through the Dales, a day at the museums or a night out on the tiles, Ripon has everything you could ever want right on its doorstep.
For information on upcoming events please follow this link to view the Ripon Calendar, or select the links to the left of the page to
view more information about Ripon and its history.
Latest News
Wednesday 9th November 2011 - Christmas Toy Run 19th November 2011
Squires Cafe Bar and North Yorkshire Bike Forum are again coming to Ripon for their 4th Annual Toy Run on Saturday 19th November 2011.
We are expecting (weather permitting) about 400 motor bikes with the riders and passengers in seasonal costume, also the bikes will be decorated up.
They will be bringing toys for the needy children of Ripon, these will be distributed by the Salvation Army.
Please come along to the Market Place to see them arrive at Noon.
If you would like more details please visit www.yorkshirebikeforum.com or ring Chris on 07906202655