Ripon at Christmas Guide 2022

Ripon

at Christmas

Your guide to what’s on this festive season

www.christmasinripon.co.uk

A message from Richard Compton, Chairman of Ripon BID

The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Ripon, Councillor Sidney Hawke On behalf of the City Council, I would like to wish everyone a very happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.

It has been an honour to serve you as Mayor during 2022, working together with the local community and charity groups and I look forward to continuing this in the New Year. Ripon is a great city that does a lot of charity work to make life a little better for those who are less fortunate and I am extremely proud of this.

From shops and cafes to a fantastic lighting display, we have lots to see and get involved in and we hope that you will join us.

Finally, together with the Mayoress, I would like to take this opportunity to extend my best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a peaceful, healthy and prosperous New Year to all.

Councillor Andrew Williams, Chairman of Ripon City Council’s Event Committee I am pleased that Ripon City Council and Ripon BID have come together to produce the annual Christmas Guide. This Christmas, I know, will be, for many, a challenging time, trying to cope with the current cost of living crisis. I hope that the Christmas Lights and the switch-on event on November 19th and our annual New Year’s Eve celebration will give all our spirits a small boost.

I have one vital plea to you this Christmas: now more than ever, our shops and cafes and restaurants need us to use them if they are to stay in business. Whatever your budget, every cup of tea in a café and every pound spent in a Ripon business helps to keep it open and keep local people in work.

Please support our local economy this Christmas; it is vital that we do.

I hope that 2023 is a less challenging year for us all.

Merry Christmas.

Ripon city region has a fantastic offering; whether you are looking for a unique gift from one of our many independent retailers, organising your Christmas event at one of our incredible eateries, looking for a festive drink from one of the many pubs & bars, hoping to have that special seasonal makeover or looking forward to one of the many events happening this season - Ripon has it all! Ripon BID would encourage everyone to shop at & support your local businesses this year.

We are home to three museums, Ripon racecourse, three rivers & a canal, Lightwater Valley, Unesco World Heritage site Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, one of Britain’s greatest stately homes, a Cathedral founded in 672 & we are on the doorstep of the Yorkshire Dales & North York Moors. Our vision is to develop further the unique Ripon city region as a great destination for tourism, culture, creativity, innovation & business.

Ripon BID’s Investment in Ripon: • c.£170,000+ in annual levy • c.£850,000 investment in Ripon over 5 years • Ability to secure significant grant funding Ripon BID has achieved a great deal in its first year with some highlights being additional lighting, floral displays & cleaning, a new website, a promotional video, live music, a summer trail & investment in the inaugural Ripon Theatre Festival, a business savings scheme & creation of the Ripon Apprenticeship & Training Hub (RATH).

On behalf of the BID Board & the BID team I would like to wish all our BID businesses a very Happy Christmas & best wishes for a prosperous New Year.

Keep up to date via our websites:

www.visitripon.co.uk and www.riponbid.co.uk @visitripon & @riponbid

@visitriponyorkshire

Saturday 19 November 2022, Ripon Market Square

Sunday 27 November 2022, 10am–3pm Ripon Market Square

Christmas Lights

Christmas Market

The Big Switch-on Enjoy free festive fun for the whole family from 1pm with the Christmas lights switch-on at 5pm.

Meet Santa & his reindeer as they make a special visit to Ripon to spread some magic & see our fantastic Christmas lights. With free fairground rides, a climbing wall & live entertainment too, get into the festive spirit & head on down to the Market Square!

Santa & his reindeer, free fairground rides & climbing wall from 1pm

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Live entertainment takes to the stage from 2pm Christmas lights switch-on at 5pm

Make it magical this Christmas

Make it Ripon

www.christmasinripon.co.uk

Ripon’s Christmas Markets, curated by Little Bird Artisan Markets return on two selected Sundays this winter, offering mouth-watering international food, drinks and delicately-crafted Yuletide gifts in the heart of our bustling city.

Their abundance of stalls will give you a truly diverse Christmas shopping experience and there really is something for everyone. Local crafters and producers offer everything from ceramic jewellery, children’s gifts, handcrafted woodwork to framed photo prints and skincare products.

littlebirdmade.com

Sunday 18 December 2022, 10am–3pm Ripon Market Square

Saturday 31 December 2022 Ripon Market Square

Christmas Market

New Year’s Eve Celebrations

Soak up the atmosphere and follow the market trail as it winds through our medieval marketplace, tempting you with beautiful Christmas presents, treats and festive decorations.

What would Christmas be without the glorious food! When planning a visit, don’t miss the amazing array of food and drink suppliers available to tempt and treat you. Ripon’s Christmas Markets, curated by the wonderful Little Bird Artisan Markets, will have all your traditional festive favourites, including bratwurst, pies, cheese, cakes, fresh coffee, or a good old-fashioned mulled wine.

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Ring in the new year with live music on the market square 9pm – midnight

Ripon

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at Christmas

Events Guide November THURS 17th Christmas Shopping on North Street 10am–8pm Enjoy a glass of fizz, festive treats & Christmas shopping from the fabulous independent retailers on North Street.

SAT 19TH Music & Lights at Fountains Abbey Weekends from 19th November & daily during school holidays Seasonal music & rainbow lighting in the abbey. nationaltrust.org.uk

Christmas Lights Switch-on Ripon Market Square 1pm–5pm Festive fun for all the family with a visit from Santa & his reindeer, a climbing wall, live entertainment & free fairground rides. Lights switch-on at 5pm

Ripon Cathedral Christmas Gift & Food Fair 9.30am–4.30pm A festive day out for all the family with 100 local traders, children’s craft activities & live music.

Seasonal refreshments available.

Tickets £5, under 12s free riponcathedral.org.uk

Christmas Shopping at the Workhouse Late night Christmas shopping & nibbles within the marvellous museum till 6pm www.riponmuseums.co.uk

SAT 3RD Fountains Abbey Festival Trail Daily from 3rd December until 2nd January Festive family trail nationaltrust.org.uk SAT 3RD & SUN 4TH

FRI 25th Christmas Trees at Ripon Walled Garden Open 7 days a week from 25th November 9.30am–4pm Christmas shop opens with a selection of premium cut & potted Christmas trees, gifts & festive items Palace Road, HG4 3HN www.riponcommunitylink.org

December

SUN 27th Christmas Market Ripon Market Square 10am–3pm Artisan Christmas market brought to you by Little Bird. littlebirdmade.com Advent Procession & Carol Service Ripon Cathedral 5.30pm A beautiful candlelit service as we begin the preparation for Christmas riponcathedral.org.uk

Christmas at the Workhouse The Workhouse Museum at 2.30pm & 3.45pm Explore how paupers & staff would celebrate Christmas in 1896 with interactive performances www.riponmuseums.co.uk

MON 5th Macmillan Ripon Carol Concert From 6pm Drinks & canapés at The Old Deanery followed by a candlelit carol concert at Ripon Cathedral macmillanriponcarolconcert.co.uk

SAT 10th

FRI 16TH

FRI 23rd

Ripon Choral Society performs Handel’s Messiah with carols Ripon Cathedral 7.30pm Tickets £23 / £20 (unreserved) riponchoralsociety.org.uk

Carols at the Workhouse Enjoy carols and mince pies at the Workhouse Museum accompanied by St Mary’s Church choir.

Tickets £6 per person. www.riponmuseums.co.uk

Festival of Lessons & Carols Ripon Cathedral 5.30pm The Christmas Story told in readings and music from the glorious Ripon Cathedral Choir. riponcathedral.org.uk

SUN 18th Christmas Market Ripon Market Square 10am–3pm Artisan Christmas market brought to you

by Little Bird. littlebirdmade.com

THURS 15th – SUN 18th Illuminated Winter Wonderland Ripon Spa Gardens 2pm–8pm Enjoy lights, decorations, an alternative Christmas tree competition, Santa and sleigh.

Refreshments on sale Free entry but all donations gratefully received All events are subject to change.

Please check venue websites for details.

Festival of Lessons & Carols Ripon Cathedral 5.30pm The Christmas Story told in readings and music from the glorious Ripon Cathedral Choir. riponcathedral.org.uk

SAT 24th Festival of Lessons & Carols Ripon Cathedral 5.30pm The Christmas Story told in readings and music.

Journey to Bethlehem Ripon Cathedral 11am Families welcome for this interactive service Midnight Mass Ripon Cathedral 11pm www.riponcathedral.org.uk SUN 25th Christmas Day Festal Eucharist Ripon Cathedral 10.30am

MON 26th Eucharist for St Stephen’s Day Ripon Cathedral 9.30am Followed by Pilgrimage to Fountains Abbey riponcathedral.org.uk

SAT 31st New Year’s Eve Celebration Ripon Market Square 9pm–midnight Ring in the new year with live music on the Market Square Watchnight Service and Torchlight Procession Ripon Cathedral 11.15pm From Ripon Cathedral to the Market Square

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2022 - a update from Ripon City Council We would like to update you on what the council has delivered in 2021 / 2022:

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Installed infrastructure at 11 locations across the city and purchased two Vehicle Activated Speed signs which are rotated around the locations on a schedule agreed with NYCC.

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Continued our programme of restoration of Hugh Ripley Hall which is a thriving community building.

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Provided Small Grants and Partnership Funding to 16 organisations.

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Provided much needed toilets at the Paddling Pool during the summer opening season.

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Held an enhanced programme of events, including our amazingly successful four-day Platinum Jubilee event.

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Continued our work with NYCC Highways to ensure that improvements are made to the roads in Ripon.

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Carried out significant work with the Police and Crime Commissioner, North Yorkshire Police and other partner agencies around antisocial behaviour and young people.

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Commissioned a mobile CCTV camera to be deployed within the city boundary at the discretion of North Yorkshire Police.

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Continued our investment in Christmas Lights for the City to help our residents enjoy the festive season and help our business to thrive.

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Partnered with Ripon Bid on the production of this festive marketing campaign.

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Shop, Dine & Drink local this Christmas Visit Ripon this Christmas and New Year and enjoy one of the many festive activities and attractions on offer – make sure you visit our wonderful independent and high street retailers for all your seasonal needs.

Why not stop at one of the many welcoming pubs and bars for a festive drink, or one of our superb cafés and coffee shops for a winter warmer. Our fabulous array of highquality restaurants are ready to welcome you with seasonal menus, offers and of course glorious food!

They say health is wealth, and as we approach 2023, if you are thinking of kick-starting your health and fitness journey in the New Year, you couldn’t be in better hands. From our gym and leisure centre to high street opticians and holistic practitioners, there is something for the mind, body and soul.

Details of all Ripon has to offer can be found via the directory at: www.visitripon.co.uk/directory

Shop local this Christmas - Shop Ripon!