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Things to see in Ripon (United Kingdom): 51 places and when to go
Ripon is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 51 places in and around it, mainly History (15), Nature (15), Wildlife (14). The best known are Fountains Abbey, Ripon Cathedral and Ripley Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 07. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 54.135, -1.5536
- Places
- 51 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (15) · Nature (15) · Wildlife (14) · Museums and art (6) · Food and drink (6) · Hiking (3)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 100 km as the crow flies
What to see in Ripon
The places in and around Ripon, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Fountains AbbeyRuined Cistercian abbey in Yorkshire, England, UK3.4 km
- Ripon CathedralCathedral in Ripon, North Yorkshire, England, UK2.2 km
- Ripley CastleGrade I listed castle in Ripley, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom11 km
- Lightwater ValleyAmusement park in England4.5 km
- Devil's ArrowsHistory11 km
- RHS Garden Harlow CarrOne of five public gardens run by the Royal Horticultural Society17 km
- Topcliffe CastleCastle in North Yorkshire, England12 km
- Fountains HallGrade I listed historic house museum in Lindrick with Studley Royal and Fountains, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK3.5 km
- Markenfield HallHistoric house near Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK3.7 km
- Newby HallGrade I listed country house in North Yorkshire, England, UK6.6 km
- Snape CastleGrade I listed castle in North Yorkshire, England, UK14 km
- Thornborough HengesNeolithic henge monument complex in North Yorkshire, England, UK9.0 km
- Mercer Art GalleryArt gallery in Harrogate, England, United Kingdom16 km
- Nidderdale MuseumLocal history museum in North Yorkshire, England14 km
- Norton Conyers HouseCountry house in North Yorkshire, England, UK5.8 km
- St Mary's Church, ThirskChurch in Thirsk, North Yorkshire, England, UK18 km
- The World of James HerriotAttraction in North Yorkshire, England17 km
- Six Dales TrailLong distance footpath in North Yorkshire, England14 km
- Battle Cross, BoroughbridgeWar memorial in Boroughbridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK12 km
- Borough BridgeBridge in Boroughbridge, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK11 km
- Creets BridgeBridge in Kirkby Malzeard, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, UK6.2 km
- Mar Field FenSite of Special Scientific Interest in North Yorkshire, England13 km
- Fountains MillGrade I listed building in Lindrick with Studley Royal and Fountains, North Yorkshire, England, UK3.5 km
- Quarry MoorSite of Special Scientific Interest in North Yorkshire, England2.4 km
And the other 27, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Prison & Police Museum, Courthouse Museum, Workhouse Museum
- Nature: Stump Cross Caverns, Bank Woods, Dacre Woodlands, Dowgill Grange, Farnham Gravel Pits, Hell Wath Local Nature Reserve, Knaresborough Forest Park, Long Lands Common, Marfield Wetlands, Ripon City Wetlands, Staveley Nature Reserve, Wilsill Memorial Woodland
- Food and drink: Theakston Brewery, Black Sheep Brewery, Pennine Brewing Co, Spirit of Masham Distillery & Gin Experience, Turning Point Brew Co, Whitaker's Distillery
- History: Banqueting House Approximately 100 Metres To West Of The Canal, Druids' Temple, The Chorister's House
- Hiking: Ebor Way, Nidderdale Way
- With kids: Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre
When to go to Ripon
The best time to visit Ripon is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:40
- FebPossible9:28
- MarPossible11:29
- AprBest time13:46
- MayBest time15:45
- JunBest time16:53
- JulBest time16:24
- AugBest time14:39
- SepBest time12:25
- OctPossible10:12
- NovBetter not8:10
- DecPossible7:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 07. In April, 51 of the 51 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ripon
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 100 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Leeds113 places34 km
- Skipton30 places35 km
- York90 places36 km
- Bradford97 places39 km
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And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ripon?
The best known: Fountains Abbey, Ripon Cathedral, Ripley Castle, Lightwater Valley, Devil's Arrows. In all, 51 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ripon?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 07.
How do you get to Ripon?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 100 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ripon as the destination and these 51 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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