Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.137, -1.529 |
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| OS grid ref: | SE 30 71 |
| Population: | 16,363 |
| Dialling code: | 01765 |
Ripon is a small cathedral city in North Yorkshire, England, set where the River Skell meets the River Ure. It sits close to the celebrated ruins of Fountains Abbey and the landscaped grounds of Studley Royal, and is within easy reach of the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Dales, which gives the area a mix of riverside charm and attractive countryside on its doorstep.
Historically a market town with roots back to the early medieval period and a cathedral seat that gives it city status, Ripon still retains a medieval street pattern, a lively market tradition and a famous cathedral with an enduring horn‑blowing custom. Tourism and agriculture are important locally, supported by small engineering and service businesses, while attractions such as the Ripon racecourse and annual events draw visitors to this compact, characterful place.
HG4 1BH, HG4 1BQ, HG4 2HY, HG4 1HT, HG4 2RH, HG4 2DH, HG4 1UW, HG4 1TQ, HG4 2LB, HG4 1SR