Welcome to our page of information, attractions and
places of interest around Ripon. The Ripon hotels
listed below are either in the town or we have given a rough
guide as to how far they are from Ripon. From Ripon you can explore
the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, a lovely upland area of limestone
hills and pastoral valleys at the heart of the Pennines. We hope
you enjoy your stay and find your ideal accommodation.
The market town of Ripon, North Yorkshire,
is one of England's smallest cities. It has a magnificent Cathedral,
historic buildings, a thriving market every Thursday, swimming
baths, a meandering of medieval streets dotted with tearooms
and arts and crafts shops. There are some unusual museums in
Ripon including The Prison & Police Museum, St Marygate,
The Workhouse Museum, Allhallowgate and The Courthouse Museum,
Minster Road. The cathedral, originally a Minster until 1836,
is as spectacular in its way to York Minster. From April to August
Ripon Racecourse is open for visits, or you can choose from spa
gardens, the restored canal basin or the Wetlands nature reserve.
Ripon is an ideal place to stay when visiting the many attractions
of the surrounding towns, villages and areas of outstanding natural
beauty in North Yorkshire. Also see Ripon.
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