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Ripon Cathedral

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St. Cuthbert, who seems to have gotten about quite a bit during and after his lifetime (see Durham), was once guestmaster at the 7th century Celtic monastery here, but it was not until 1836 that Ripon became a cathedral. The original nave (circa 1180) had no aisles, the only illumination was from the clerestory. There is a Saxon crypt, but the rood screen and the choir stalls with their rich and allegorical carving are the chief interest. Lewis Carroll, author of Alice in Wonderland, is supposed to have been inspired by the strange beasts carved here.
Ripon, Yorkshire, England, HG4 1QS

About Ripon Cathedral
Attraction Type: Cathedral
Website: Ripon Cathedral
Email: postmaster@riponcathedral.org.uk
Phone: 01765 603 462
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express

Heritage Highlight: The Saxon crypt
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Nearest Towns and Villages Ripon - 1.3 miles away Boroughbridge - 6 miles away Thirsk - 9.4 miles away Knaresborough - 9.6 miles away Pateley Bridge - 10 miles away Harrogate - 10.5 miles away Bedale - 10.5 miles away Kilburn - 13 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Alma Cottage - 5.5 miles from Ripon Cathedral Kirkby Malzeard, Yorkshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £350

1 Springs Cottage - 8.5 miles from Ripon Cathedral Darley, Yorkshire Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £295

Jasmine Cottage - 8.8 miles from Ripon Cathedral Snape, Yorkshire Sleeps: 3 Stay from: £300

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Nearest Hotels

The Old Deanery - 0.1 miles from Ripon Cathedral Ripon, Yorkshire Stay from: £120.00

Ripon Spa Hotel - 0.5 miles from Ripon Cathedral Ripon, Yorkshire Stay from: £62.50

Hob Green Hotel, Restaurant & Gardens - 4.9 miles from Ripon Cathedral Harrogate, Yorkshire Stay from: £50.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Timothy Taylors The Royal Oak - 0.3 miles from Ripon Cathedral Ripon, Yorkshire From: £60.00

Mallard Grange - 3.4 miles from Ripon Cathedral Ripon, Yorkshire

St Georges Court - 4.9 miles from Ripon Cathedral Ripon, Yorkshire From: £45.00

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Ripon
Tourist Information Centre
Minster Road
Ripon
Yorkshire
England
HG4 1QT
Tel: 01765 604 625
Alternate Tel: 01423 537 300
Fax: 01765 604 625
Email: ripontic@harrogate.gov.uk
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