Ripley Historic Village Walkabout

The walk will be led by David Rhodes, retired architect and town planner, and long-time resident of Ripley. Initially, the village was developed on the banks of the River Nidd and then c1390 relocated to higher ground overlooking the Ripley Beck, and the estate created a series of parkland lakes with trees now dating back over a thousand years. However, this is a village walk, embracing only the setting of the Castle and Parkland. The walkabout will pass the historic Endowment School, Hotel de Ville, All Saints church, Boars Head Hotel, and varying styles of estate cottages, returning back to the Market Place from where refreshments might be enjoyed, including the famous Ripley ice cream and locally sourced Brymor ice creams.

Timings & Tours

Tuesday 10 September:

1100

Wednesday 11 September:

1100

Thursday 12 September:

1100

Location & directions

Village Square, Main Street, Ripley, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 3AY

Directions:

Please meet at Ripley War Memorial which is in the village square outside The Boar's Head Hotel, opposite All Saints' Church. Please note that all parking in the village (on street, Castle Car Park and Village Car Park ) is pay and display. This includes accessible/blue badge.

Contact on day:

David Rhodes

Telephone number:

+441423772270

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book using the Eventbrite website link, ensuring you have selected the correct day. In case of difficulty, please call Geoff Brown.

Booking contact name:

Geoff Brown

Booking telephone number:

+447521751914

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/986765681717?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

10 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

11 Sep 2024 10:00 AM

Accessibility details

The walk is on public rights of way. There is one steep incline and some cobbled or uneven paths and curbs. Disabled parking spaces are in the car parks. Free public toilets including accessible facilities are available in the Village Car Park located at the south end of the village.

Additional information

Please note that the walk does not include entry to Ripley Castle or its grounds. The village has a hotel, shop and cafés where refreshments can be purchased. In addition, each Thursday All Saints Church also hosts a drop in café. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing, and bring water, sun-cream, sun-hat, umbrellas, as appropriate on the day. Any dog should be on a fixed short lead, must be well behaved and not trouble other participants.

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s)

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