What's On
Keep up to date with the events that are happening throughout the year in Ripon and the surrounding area. We welcome you to add your own event to the Ripon Internet diary.
Events still to take place in May:
Taster Tour
Saturday 24 May
10.30am. As the name suggests enjoy a taste of everything this World Heritage Site has to offer. Meet at the visitor centre. Further information 01765 608888 Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
Get Medieval
Saturday 24 May to Monday 26 May
11am - 5pm Join the costumed re-enactors around their Abbey encampment. Watch and take part in activities and demonstrations based on 15th century life. Further information 01765 608888 Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
School Holiday Fun - Pond Life
Saturday 24 May to Sunday 01 June
11am - 4pm Free trails and drop in self led activities in Swanley Grange. Further information 01765 608888 Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
It's A Monk's Life
Wednesday 28 May to Friday 30 May
2pm. Join us for a family tour of the abbey. Dress in monks' robes and learn about their daily life. Meet at the visitor centre. £1 plus normal admission for 7s and over. Further information 01765 608888 Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
Mutton Chops Jazz Band at Lockwoods
Thursday 29 May
Lockwoods introduces Richard “Mutton Chops” and his well known Jazz Band, as featured on TV. An eclectic and engaging mix of jazz styles, with our great a la carte menu available all evening
Lockwoods CafeBar and Restaurant 83 North Street Ripon HG4 1DP Tel: 01765 607555 www.lockwoodsrestaurant.co.uk
St Mary's Church Tour
Saturday 31 May
11am. Free tour of the richly decorated Victorian High Gothic church designed by William Burges. Meet at the visitor centre. Further information 01765 608888 Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
Storytime!
Saturday 31 May
11am. Stories for children in the visitor centre restaurant. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Further information 01765 608888 Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
Abbey Tours
Friday 21 March to Saturday 31 May
11am, 1pm, 2pm. Daily. Join a free tour to discover fascinating facts and stories about the abbey and monks. Further information 01765 608888 Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
A Grand Tour of Studley Royal
Tuesday 01 April to Friday 31 October
1.30pm. Daily free tour taking in the grand design of the Georgian landscape including Deer Park and Water Garden. Meet at the visitor centre. Further information 01765 608888 Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
LockwoodsPhotography Exhibition
Wednesday 16 April to Wednesday 31 December
This exhibition by Andrew Bayles showcases stunning photography from exotic locations around the world such as New Zealand, Laos, Cambodia, China, San Francisco, Hong Kong...and Blackpool! The exhibition also includes specially commissioned pictures of the Ripon area. Local photographer Andrew Bayles has won the Guardian Travel Photo of the Month and been featured in European and US publications.
Matthew Lockwood said, “This exhibition builds on our award by The Times as No.1 Family Run Restaurant in the UK. We are aiming to provide a great all round experience with our menu, surroundings, service and programme of events.”
Andrew trained as a graphic designer in Leeds. Last year he got married in Las Vegas and set out on a 10 month trip around the world, during which many of the photographs in the exhibition were taken. To avoid carrying a large professional camera, Andrew used a tiny Fuji Finepix Z3.
Andrew Bayles said, “The key to taking good pictures is the same as the key to good food. Keep it simple, use quality ingredients, and concentrate on presentation. Follow these rules and you can take good pictures with pretty much any camera.”
Lockwoods is open all day Tuesday to Saturday serving breakfast,lunch, coffee, cocktails beers and wines, and an exciting evening dinner menu.
Lockwoods CafeBar and Restaurant 83 North Street Ripon HG4 1DP Tel: 01765 607555 Visit the website
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