Location: Ripon
Top Things to do in Ripon
Top 8 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Ripon, England
Ripon (/ˈrɪpən/) is a cathedral city in the Borough of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, it is located at the confluence of two tributaries of the River Ure, the Laver and Skell. The city is noted for its main feature, Ripon Cathedral which is architecturally significant, as well as the Ripon Racecourse and other features such as its market. The city itself is just over 1,300 years old.
Restaurants in Ripon
1. Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,875 reviews
We've loved having you back! Please note that you need to pre-book your ticket to visit at the moment via the website. Explore a great abbey and elegant water garden at this World Heritage Site near Harrogate. Cistercian monks chose this place to establish Fountains Abbey in 1132, and the walls echo with centuries-old stories. Follow the riverside path to Studley Royal, a playful water garden designed by visionaries John and William Aislabie in the 18th century. You can spend a day amongst statues, follies and cascades before venturing beyond the lake to Studley Royal deer park, with ancient lime tree avenues and red, fallow and sika deer. Eat, shop, stay Restaurant serving select range of hot food. Picnics welcome but please leave BBQs at home. Large shop with gardening section. Stay at one of 14 holiday cottages, including a cosy waterside lodge and elegant apartment inside Jacobean Fountains Hall. No drones please. Bikes and scooters welcome for children under 5.
Reviewed By Sal7thomp - Leeds, United Kingdom
Fantastic grounds, amazing view, wonderful gardens and lake with a great deer park and lovely abbey and great gift shop
2. The Ripon Hornblower
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 261 reviews
Reviewed By JannyMay - Lancashire, United Kingdom
On a trip to Ripon a visit to see the hornblower is a must. At 9p.m for 365 days of the year for well over a thousand years, the hornblower has blown his horn in the market square to proclaim all is well. The hornblower then gives an interesting and informative talk about the history of this daily event and is happy to answer any questions. It takes approx. 30 minutes and is time well spent.
3. Ripon Cathedral
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,662 reviews
Ripon Cathedral traces its history back to its foundation by St Wilfrid in 672AD. The Anglo-Saxon crypt of St Wilfrid's church remains and is open to visitors. Choral evensong takes place Tuesday to Friday at 6pm and Sundays at 3.30pm. Details of all services may be found on our website. We are open to visitors daily throughout the year and entry is free, though we rely on generous donations to continue this practice. Most of the building is wheelchair accessible with the exception of the Library and the Anglo-Saxon crypt. There is a touch-screen computer interpretation of the crypt at ground level for those unable to access it.
Reviewed By 466nickyl - Bury, United Kingdom
What a beautiful building this is in such a nice city, the best part is to visit the crypt - just amazing - lots of information available and a cute little gift shop too, worth the suggested £3 donation
4. Treetop Nets
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Imagine over 1500m2 of giant trampolines, walkways, slides and tunnels all made from netting, suspended between trees up to 9m off the ground and set in beautiful oak woodland and you'll have the right idea. Treetop Nets is designed to offer an amazing and adventurous way for both children (3 years and up) and adults to play up high in the trees.
5. Ripon Racecourse
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 388 reviews
Reviewed By wednesday3
Many racecourses could learn from Ripon Made welcome to bring in a picnic, with a reasonable amount of alcohol (4 cans per person) area for your own chairs near the rails, area set aside for everyone to go up to the rails. Very friendly staff, plenty of tables and chairs in other areas. Park for children away from bookies. Lovely clean toilets, plenty of rubbish bins, staff going around regularly emptying them, very little rubbish left around Really good day out - see you again
6. Newby Hall and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 830 reviews
A fantastic family day out. Amazing Adventure Playground, Spectacular Gardens and Elegant Georgian House. Dollshouse Exhibition, Teddy Bear House, Sculpture park, Restaurant & Shop..the perfect place to meet up with friends and family
Reviewed By joannabE1718GW - Cumbria, United Kingdom
I have been coming to a Newby since a tiny child and am now in my forties so this place is full of nostalgia for me. If you are looking for modern, bling, fast food etc then this may not be for you! This is a oasis for nature lovers, gardeners, lovers of historic houses and children with imagination who are happy with traditional style pleasures and good old fashioned playing. The adventure playground is in the old walled garden. It has swing boats, climbing frames, swings, a zip wire, paddle boats, a sand pit etc . Pretty much the only thing that has changed is the addition of water jets rather than the blue painted paddling pool that was formerly there. The miniature railway is a favourite for all ages and of considerable length - a great way to glimpses of the gardens which are absolutely stunning to explore. The Hall itself is beautiful and the restaurant, plant shop and gift shop are well worth a visit. There is also an amazing dolls house exhibition, sculpture garden, teddy bear museum and replica Crown Jewels exhibition. My only constructive criticism is that the coffee served in the restaurant is very bitter - almost undrinkable! and the cup size seems to have got smaller! For me - the beauty of Newby is that it doesn’t change - it retains its uncommercialised magic and just gets better!
7. Druids Temple
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 182 reviews
Reviewed By Cugs22 - England, United Kingdom
A great place to spend an hour or so. Free entry, just £3 to park. It was a nice walk up to the stones along the edge of the line forest. Alternatively there were cycle tracks for bikes. The stones were intriguing and impressive. There were signs posted around saying no climbing on the stones but quite a few children were climbing all over the rocks (some of which were quite high), whilst their parents sat on the grass oblivious. If you continue along the path from the stones, you come to an absolutely breathtaking view. It was so quiet and peaceful. Well worth a visit.
8. Lightwater Valley Theme Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2,211 reviews
Head out on an adventure to Lightwater Valley and discover a world of rides and attractions for a fun-filled family day out in Yorkshire! Enjoy an exciting expedition through the NEW Go Safari area! Step aboard the Savannah Express on a journey through the African wilderness. Leap for joy on Kangaroo Jump before flying high on Elephant Flight and the Monkey Drop rides. Then head over for a flight aboard the Hot Air Balloon ride. Also new this year is Treetop Trails, formerly Treetops Nets. This much-loved attraction takes adventurers on a net walk through the tree canopy high above the park, and will now be included as part of the park’s admission price. As well as new rides, come and enjoy Lightwater Valley’s young family favourites, including Little Dipper, Carousel, Skyrider, the Lady Bird rollercoaster, Splash Falls and many more.
Reviewed By rachel411978
Excellent fabulous day out and excellent value for money!!@ What a good day out for my 10 year old Disabled Autistic Son. Firstly this an excellent value for money park and if people on trip advisor want Armani Standard for Primark/ Car Boot prices then go to Alton towers or Blackpool Pleasure Beach for 5 times the price tag and stop whinging and stay at home !!!@ My Autistic 10 year old came here with his Carers and had a Fabulous Day Out and went on All the Rides that was Available to him that he wanted to go on. The staff were Fabulous and He had a Really Good Time. Keep up the good work Lightwater Valley and Keep Improving for 2020 New Season. Definately will be back again this season and next year 2020. If possible bring back the Large Lightwater Wheel at the Lake which Was an excellent Iconic ride for Lightwater Valley. A Big Many thanks to all staff and Lightwater Valley. Safety for my Autistic Son on all the rides was excellent and faultless by all the Lightwater Valley Staff. Keep up the good work !!!!!!!!@@@@@
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