Ripon Cathedral, Ripon
Facts and practical information
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 refounded 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. 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. 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. ()
Ripon Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Ripon Racecourse, Ripon Canal, Spa Baths, Abbeys Amble.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is Ripon Cathedral open?
- Monday 8:30 am - 6 pm
- Tuesday 8:30 am - 6 pm
- Wednesday 8:30 am - 6 pm
- Thursday 8:30 am - 6 pm
- Friday 8:30 am - 6 pm
- Saturday 8:30 am - 6 pm
- Sunday 8:30 am - 6 pm