The Magnificent Cathedral City of Ripon in the Harrogate Borough of North Yorkshire
At the confluence of the Laver and Skell, which are tributaries of the River Ure lies the magnificent cathedral city of Ripon. It was historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, and it is noted for being the home to the glorious 1,300-year-old Ripon Cathedral. Considered to be England’s third smallest city, it is popular tourist destination due to close proximity to the Studley Royal Park and Fountains Abbey which are part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As a destination that houses some of the finest attractions in North Yorkshire, this town is a wonderful place that promises an incredible travel experience to travelers.
The city’s market day is held every Tuesday where shoppers can browse from over 120 stalls offering some of the finest produce and various crafts. The city is also home to four major supermarkets, Sainsbury's, Argos, Aldi, and Booths. It also has an impressive selection of well-known retailers such as M&Co, Fat Face, Mountain Warehouse, Boots and Home Bargains to provide plenty of shopping options a great retail therapy to shoppers.
This magnificent city is also food lover’s paradise that takes good care of famished shoppers and tourists. Serving them an excellent array of international cuisines, mouthwatering meals, tasty treats, and takeaways. Realitea is one of the top-rated restaurants in this city; it specializes in serving Asian and Indian cuisines that every food lover will love. North Street Fisheries is another top-rated restaurant in the city; it is the best place to go if you are craving for seafood and other British dishes. For travelers looking to grab a bite of Italian dishes like pasta and pizza, Prima Pizzeria & Ristorante at #33 Kirkgate is the best place to visit.
Things to See and Do in Ripon
A trip to this magnificent city will not be complete without visiting the iconic and the city’s glorious Cathedral. As the most popular landmark of the city which also has a great architectural significance, it is a must place in this city. Another “must visit” local attraction this city house is the Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden. The Racecourse is another main feature of the city that tourists should also check out. You can also learn more about the history of Ripon by visiting its museums that includes the Prison and Police Museum, Workhouse Museum and Courthouse Museum.