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.
Abbey Tours
11am, 1pm and 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, 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
Ripon International Festival Street Theatre
Penny Plain Travelling Theatre in The Entire History of the North - an Epic Tale of Everything (leaving out the boring bits) by those Victorian ruffians collectively known as Malvolio Hardcastle's Might Excelsior Theatre Company. 11.30 am and 2 pm FREE on Ripon Market Place + other attractions
St Mary's Evensong
3pm Ecumencial service in St Mary's church. Everyone welcome. Further information 01765 608888. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
Ripon Enterprise Show
The event will be held at Ripon Racecourse between 2pm - 7pm and will showcase the vast range of local businesses.
The Chairman of Booth's supermarkets, Edwin Booth, will open the show and Booth's will also have a stand which will let people find out more about their business.
If you are interested in promoting your business at the show then please contact Livius events on 01765 600400.
Ripon International Festival
World class performances in and around the cathedral city of the Dales. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra: Dvorak New World Symphony & Brahms Symphony no 1; Orchestra of Opera North: Wagner Prelude Lohengrin, Sibelius Karelia Suite, Shostakovich Symphony no 10; Rossica Choir of St. Petersburg; Poet Wendy Cope; Comedian Alex Horne; Jamie Walton cello & Daniel Grimwood piano; Shaolin Kung Fu Masters; Black Eagles - Tanzanian Acrobats; Kathyrn Tickell Band; International Purves Puppets etc. Booking: 01765 603994 & 605508
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
Fountains by Floodlight
Saturday nights only. Dusk - 10pm Experience the wonder of the north bathed in floodlight. Guided tours at 7pm and 7.30pm, recorded Gregorian chants, hot seasonal food and a different choir performing each week in the abbey from 8pm-9pm. Last admission 9pm. Further information 01765 608888. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
Deer Walk
2pm Enjoy the view of 500 wild deer in the medieval deer park. Meet at Swanley Grange. Further information 01765 608888. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
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
School Holiday Fun - Butterflies and Moths
11am - 4pm Free trails and drop in self led activities in Swanley Grange. Further information 01765 608888. Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, Ripon
EXHIBITION OF ORIGINAL PAINTINGS BY YORKSHIRE ARTIST DIANE THORNTON
Newby Hall is a superb setting for this exhibition of paintings by this yorkshire artist. Diane studied art and ceramics at York and Harrogate. The Exhibition includes paintings of Yorkshire from the East Coast over the North Yorkshire Moors to the Magnificent City of York. Colour - Texture - and Variety in Pastel - Oil - Watercolour - Inks - acrylics - Gouache and Mixed media. Visit her website: www.artgal.net All work is for sale Also showing at:- ARTEXNY Exhibition Castle Howard 5-6 Sept The Blake Gallery - York in November.