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The Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Wilfrid - Ripon Cathedral, Ripon, North Yorkshire. Free entry

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Accessibility

"The Cathedral ground floor is accessible, though both the crypt and the library are only accessible with very stepped access. The entrance to the crypt houses a filmed walkthrough of the crypt for those who cannot manage the stairs.

The cathedral floor is stone and uneven in places. Level access into the cathedral is via the main entrance. There is an automatic door at the main entrance which is wheelchair accessible.

The floor, as in any historic building, can be uneven. We have wheelchairs available on request and you are never far away from a seat if you require one.

Wheelchairs: Wheelchairs are available for the use of visitors on request and can be collected upon arrival. Please ask at the welcome desk if you require assistance.

Library and Treasury: Access to the library and treasury is via a staircase. Unfortunately we do not currently have a lift, though plans are in place for this.

Crypt:

The crypt is accessed via a staircase and through a narrow passageway. These is a touchscreen walkthrough at ground level for those unable to gain access to the crypt. Please be aware that the crypt is occasionally closed for services.

Onsite disabled parking is limited. Please ring the Chapter House on 01765 602072 to book. Additional parking is available in St Mary Gate & Cathedral Car Park."

Brief description

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ripon_Cathedral "The Cathedral Church of St Peter and St Wilfrid, commonly known as Ripon Cathedral, and until 1836 known as Ripon Minster, is a cathedral in the North Yorkshire city of Ripon. Founded as a monastery by Scottish monks in the 660s, it was re-founded as a Benedictine monastery by St Wilfrid in 672. The church became collegiate in the tenth century, and acted as a mother church within the large Diocese of York for the remainder of the Middle Ages.[2] The present church is the fourth, and was built between the 13th and 16th centuries. In 1836 the church became the cathedral for the Diocese of Ripon.[3] In 2014 the Diocese was incorporated into the new Diocese of Leeds, and the church became one of three co-equal cathedrals of the Bishop of Leeds.

The cathedral is notable architecturally for its gothic west front in the Early English style, considered one of the best of its type, as well as the Geometric east window.[3] The seventh-century crypt of Wilfrid's church is a significant example of early Christian architecture in England.[3] The cathedral has Grade I listed building status."

https://www.riponcathedral.org.uk/what-to-see/

Address

Ripon Cathedral Offices, Liberty Courthouse, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1QS

Email

See https://www.riponcathedral.org.uk/staff/#section-office

Phone

For general enquiries, please ring the office on 01765 603462.

Website

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ripon_Cathedral

https://www.riponcathedral.org.uk/

Directions

https://www.riponcathedral.org.uk/plan-a-trip/#section-travelling-to-ripon

"By Bike: Cyclists can use the bike racks which are located to the north of the cathedral or behind the noticeboards on the west front.

The cathedral is just 6 miles from the A1(M) J50.Parking is only 150 yards away at the St Mary Gate & Cathedral Car Park (Sainsburys)."

Blue Badge holders can park on the cathedral forecourt, please ring ahead on 01765 602072 to arrange this.

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

https://www.riponcathedral.org.uk/plan-a-trip/ and https://riponcathedral.org.uk/visit-us/#key-visitor-info

Transport

https://www.riponcathedral.org.uk/plan-a-trip/#section-travelling-to-ripon

2023: "Bus: Via the 36 bus which runs every 20 minutes from Harrogate or Leeds.

Train:

The nearest train station is at Harrogate, with a connecting bus from Ripon (the 36) which runs through visiting hours at least once every half an hour."

Amenities

Shop

"The giftshop, by the main entrance, offers a wide range of gifts, cards and local produce. Memorabilia from your visit to Ripon Cathedral can be bought here in the form of stationery, bags, prayer items and biscuits, as well as many more."

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