About Ripon

The city of Ripon is a beautiful market town located in North Yorkshire on the River Ure, and is famous as an old Cathedral City.
Ripon has many historical buildings and museums, including Ripon Cathedral, the Wakeman’s House, Studley Royal, Fountains Abbey and Ripon Spa Gardens.
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.
Ideally located in the heart of the countryside, there’s always plenty to do. Whether it’s sightseeing, or shopping, Ripon has everything you could ever want right on it’s doorstep.

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