Ripon is a beautiful market town that was founded over 1300 years ago, and is famous as an old Cathedral City. The old city of Ripon is filled with shops, cafes, restaurants, and pubs, and also offers many historical buildings and museums, including Ripon Cathedral, Fountains Abbey, Studley Royal, the Wakeman's House and Ripon Spa Gardens. A market is held every Thursday on the Ripon market square next to its 300 year old Obelisk.

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.

Further afield other destinations good for a day out which are close to Ripon include the Yorkshire Dales, Thirsk, Harrogate and York.

Ripon also offers a variety of accommodation from Hotels and B&Bs to Self Catering Holiday Cottages.

With such a wide variety of activities and attractions within Ripon you will be spoilt for choice for something to do. Regardless of your age or interests Ripon has something to offer.

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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal   Yorkshire’s first World Heritage Site is a huge estate of beauty, contrasts and surprises including the largest abbey ruins in the country and one of England’s most spectacular Georgian Water Gardens.

Yorkshire 4x4   If you are looking for a real adventure look no further! From tackling mud, rocks and ruts on a 4x4 off-road driving day, riding extreme terrain on a quad bike, shooting clays out of the sky with our high powered shot guns to flying high with our amazing flight experiences...

RHS Harlow Carr Gardens - Harrogate   One of Yorkshire’s most relaxing and surprising gardens at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales! Wander through tranquil surroundings in this stunning 58 acre garden and pick up the latest tips and techniques for your own borders…or simply relax with family and friends on a leisurely stroll.

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Bus: There are minibus bus links around the city itself and to surrounding villages and attractions. There are also main bus routes to surrounding towns and cities, including Leeds, Harrogate, Knaresborough, Boroughbridge, York, Leyburn and Richmond.

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