York and North Yorkshire district, York and North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Ripon

Ripon is a town in York and North Yorkshire district, York and North Yorkshire, United Kingdom, home to about 16,363 people. Within 50 km by road there are 105 places to visit — 35 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 parks. The must-see places are The Old Court House (1 km), The Courthouse Museum (1 km) and Ripon Cathedral (1 km).

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Ripon, York and North Yorkshire
Ripon, York and North Yorkshire district, York and North Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ripon at a glance

Location
York and North Yorkshire district, York and North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Population
about 16,363
Coordinates
54.1358° N, 1.5283° W
Places within 50 km
105 (105 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Ripon

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ripon: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Ripon

85 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ripon. The closest is The Old Court House (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ripon

82 churches within 100 km of Ripon. The closest is Ripon Cathedral (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ripon

49 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ripon. The closest is Nidderdale (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Nidderdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~13 km · Must-see
  • How Stean Gorge · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Hood Hill · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Meugher · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Coverdale · viewpoint · York and North Yorkshire · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Wharfedale · viewpoint · South Yorkshire · ~36 km · Must-see

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Parks near Ripon

15 parks within 100 km of Ripon. The closest is Thorp Perrow Aboretum (19 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Treks near Ripon

14 treks within 100 km of Ripon. The closest is Nidderdale Way (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Ripon

13 museums within 100 km of Ripon. The closest is The Courthouse Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ripon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 7 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ripon
  2. 1 km The Old Court House · heritage site, York and North Yorkshire
  3. 1 km The Courthouse Museum · museum, York and North Yorkshire
  4. 1 km Ripon Cathedral · church, York and North Yorkshire
  5. 2 km Saint John the Divine · church, York and North Yorkshire
  6. 1 km St Mary Magdalen Chapel · church, York and North Yorkshire
  7. 1 km Back to Ripon

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ripon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3585The Old Court House (1 km)
    Churches3482Ripon Cathedral (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2149Nidderdale (13 km)
    Parks415Thorp Perrow Aboretum (19 km)
    Treks314Nidderdale Way (17 km)
    Museums313The Courthouse Museum (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens112Swaledale (40 km)
    Caves29Mossdale Caverns (37 km)
    Mosques & dargahs27Al-Mahdi Mosque (50 km)
    Temples03Bradford Mandir (51 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Semer Water (53 km)
    Other attractions03Rokeby Park (61 km)
    Beaches & coast02Seaton Carew High Light (82 km)

    Ripon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ripon?

    The Old Court House (heritage site, about 1 km), The Courthouse Museum (museum, about 1 km), Ripon Cathedral (church, about 1 km), St Mary Magdalen Chapel (church, about 1 km), Saint John the Divine (church, about 3 km), St Mary's (church, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ripon?

    105 places on Spotwander: 35 forts & heritage, 34 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 parks, 3 treks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ripon?

    The Old Court House, about 1 km by road; Fountains Abbey (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ripon?

    Ripon Cathedral, about 1 km by road; St Mary Magdalen Chapel (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ripon?

    Nidderdale, about 13 km by road; How Stean Gorge (27 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ripon?

    Start in Ripon, visit The Old Court House, then The Courthouse Museum, then Ripon Cathedral, then Saint John the Divine, then St Mary Magdalen Chapel, and drive back — about 7 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ripon?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Ripon

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ripon’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ripon on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.