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.
Ladies Supper Club at Lockwoods
In association with 12SJ, Hilton Rose, Tuttobello, and Soles
Lockwoods introduces the cream of the Summers fashions with a complimentary glass of fizz and the very best in bags, clothing, shoes and jewellery followed by Lockwoods delicious supper menu.
Lockwoods CafeBar and Restaurant 83 North Street Ripon HG4 1DP Tel: 01765 607555 www.lockwoodsrestaurant.co.uk
Bank Holiday Fun - Pond Life
11am - 4pm Free trails and drop in self-led activities in Swanley Grange. Further information 01765 608888 Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
Ripon Angel Festival
Holy Trinity Church Ripon - with the help of the people, churches, shops and businesses of Ripon - will be filling the city with angels during the Ripon Angel Festival on the Labour Day Bank Holiday weekend.
It is hoped that the event will attract hundreds of visitors to the city to see the angels, and to participate in activities and displays in the church.
Everyone is invited to make an angel: enter it into the competition by registering online up until midnight on 27 April.
Find out everything you need to know about participating or visiting the festival at www.angelfestival.org
Heavenly!
Bank Holiday Sunday Lunch with Live Smooth Jazz at Lockwoods
Unwind over the Bank Holiday weekend. Lockwoods delicious traditional Sunday lunch with a contemporary twist, served between noon and 2.30pm accompanied by Live Smooth Jazz.
Lockwoods CafeBar and Restaurant 83 North Street Ripon HG4 1DP Tel: 01765 607555 www.lockwoodsrestaurant.co.uk
St Mary's Church Tour
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
Early Birds
7am Walk and listen to the chatter of the early birds. Hearing is believing! Meet at the visitor centre. Further information 01765 608888. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
Pentecost Service
3pm. Ecumenical service in the abbey. Everyone welcome. Further information 01765 608888 Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
Taster Tour
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
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
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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