Ripon is a city full of history and charm situated on the edge of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and surrounded by beautiful stone villages. The wealth of interests and activities which the area provides makes Ripon an ideal holiday base for people of all ages.
Here are a few examples of the places and activities in and around Ripon that may provide one of those unforgettable holiday experiences.
Places of Interest
Less than 10 minutes walk
Ripon Cathedral
http://www.riponcathedral.org/
Ripon City Golf Club
http://www.riponcitygolfclub.com/
Ripon City Market Place with restaurants, pubs, wine bars and shopping
http://www.visitripon.org/category/visitor_attractions.html
Less than 10 minutes drive
Lightwater Valley (theme park)
http://www.lightwatervalley.co.uk/
Fountains Abbey, Deer Park and Water Gardens
http://www.fountainsabbey.org.uk/
Ripon Races
http://www.ripon-races.co.uk/index.cfm
Newby Hall (period house)
http://www.newbyhall.com/netbuildpro/process/3/VisitingNewbyHallGardens.html
Ripley Castle (castle and gardens)
http://www.ripleycastle.co.uk/
Within 30 minutes drive are these and many other attractions
Brimham Rocks (nature’s playground)
http://www.yorkshire-dales.com/brimham-rocks-views.html
Harrogate and Conference Centre
http://www.simplyharrogate.com/
Harlow Carr Gardens
http://www.rhs.org.uk/whatson/gardens/harlowcarr/index.asp
The Forbidden Corner (secret fun for all!)
http://www.theforbiddencorner.co.uk/testimonials.html