RIPON - A full tour of Ripon, North Yorkshire

RIPON - A full tour of Ripon, North Yorkshire!
We take a walk around Ripon City Centre and Ripon Cathedral as we head to North Yorkshire, England for a look around!
We take the GImbal Walk TV cameras up into North Yorkshire for a walk around the streets of the city of Ripon after many of our subscribers requested we film there. We take in the Cathedral as well as Kirkgate, the Market Square, the Police and Prison Museum and the Workhouse Museum.
Ripon is the third-smallest city in England and the smallest in Yorkshire, by population.
According to the 2011 United Kingdom Census it had a population of 16,702, an increase on the 2001 United Kingdom Census figure of 15,922.
Ripon is located 11 miles (18 km) south-west of Thirsk, 16 miles (26 km) south of Northallerton and 12 miles (19 km) north of Harrogate. As well as its racecourse and cathedral, Ripon is a tourist destination because of its proximity to the UNESCO World Heritage Site which consists of the Studley Royal Park and Fountains Abbey.
Ripon is an unspoilt cathedral city is a North Yorkshire gem, balancing a rich cultural heritage with exciting contemporary living. With its imposing cathedral, fascinating museums and a bustling market square, there is plenty to entertain the visitor. And skip just 10 miles in any direction and you'll discover a wealth of first class visitor attractions in the surrounding beautiful Dales countryside.
Ripon is a cathedral city in the Borough of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England. The city is located at the confluence of two tributaries of the River Ure, the Laver and Skell. Historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire. The city is noted for its main feature, Ripon Cathedral, which is architecturally significant, as well as the Ripon Racecourse and other features such as its market.
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[@GalaxyGhostx]

I’ve lived in Ripon my whole life so it’s really nice to see the place through someone else’s eyes. Also my granddad saved that cabbie shelter, something I’ve always been proud of!

[@abigailpreece5749]

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[@mikeswift6713]

Another gem and more memories. While courting my wife to be we had a trip out with my mum and dad in 1972. We stopped in Ripon, had a look round and bought a Yorkshire curd tart for a quick lunch which we ate at Aysgarth Falls, sadly they must have been on holiday as they were more like the Aysgarth Trickle. We carried on over the moors to Bowness on Windermere where we had a trip on the “lake” before having a meal and returning home. Both our parents are long gone and we are in the twilight of ours, thanks for jogging our memories. P.S. I might have mentioned this before, or it might have been Lets Walk which we also watch, my wife wondered if you trip over each other as you seem to like to film similar places. For those not living in places with Viking history, places such as Kirkgate, etc. mentioned in your videos, the gate isn’t an opening in a fence but a road, from the Norse gate. My nearest town of Huddersfield has a Kirkgate, Westgate, Northgate and Southgate but no Eastgate, The village where I live is Kirkheaton, in local dialect known as Yetton, the name Heaton comes from Old English "Heah" meaning high and "tun" meaning settlement along with Old Norse "Kirk" meaning church, at 650 feet above sea level I think we qualify.

[@dlittlester]

I wish I'd had more time there. I took a local bus from Knaresborough where I was staying to Harrogate, and then a double decker from there to Ripon. I spent some time in the cathedral, but just missed out on a tour of it. By that time it was getting on and I had to get back. Next time I'll spend longer there. It's a beautiful town. And the burger in Wetherspoon's wasn't too bad. Apparently you can walk from there to Fountains Abbey, which I'd like to do someday. The famous trainers... we call them running shoes, or just runners here.

[@wildyorkieoutdoors7271]

My home town, moved to Cumbria 5 years ago really miss the place being a stonemason for over 35 years I served a apprenticeship for a stonemason at the Cathedral from 1983 to when I left in 1989 then I worked at Fountains Abbey as a stonemason for English Heritage in the 1990's I have made stone for restoration project on the clock tower in Ripon back in early 2002 also carved stone on St Mary's Church at Studley back in the day around 1998 i feel really lucky to have worked on these amazing ancient monuments it was a real privilege.

[@glasgowcentral1]

Loved my holiday in Ripon the cathedral is one of the nicest in England.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Definitely

[@bexhil7]

Another great & fantastic video of RIPON - A full tour of Ripon, North Yorkshire!.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MyFire4U]

I was born in Ripon 1954, lived not far away down the A1 in Pickhill. Ripon referred to as a Cathedral town until it was called city much later on.

[@joangannaway6181]

Thank you,I enjoyed the walk back in time for me.I lived there from 1940 to 1964 when I left after marrying there.I now live in NZ and it is a long time since visiting Ripon but I hold it very dear to me.I want to show two of my Grandchildren where I am from!Thank you again,Joan Gannaway.

[@hughdixon752]

I live in Masham just 15 mins from Ripon, which I go through every morning on the school run. I never get tired of doing it. Another fantastic place just 30 mins North of me is Richmond. Full of history and a massive cobblestoned town centre.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Superb stuff - amazing part of the world

[@Chris-ix8bg]

My wife is the pharmacist in Masham 😁💊

[@davidharwood6209]

1975,the first time I went to Ripon,I fell in love with it,this cathedral city,blessed with a trinity of rivers stole my heart,and connected my soul,to something magical..! I haven't been for several years,I hope it hasn't changed too much ?

[@lornamackenzie2525]

Rippon Cathedral is very impressive. Lovely cobbled streets with to have wander. Like the fact there are so many independent shops.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Definitely yes!

[@lindabarnby2687]

We are going to visit Ripon again. Having watched your video we realised how much we missed out.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Such a lovely day out!

[@paulinefearnley9379]

Loved this walk it’s a lovely historical place by the looks of it. Thank you and keep on walking 👍👍🚶🏻🚶🏻

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you, I will! Keep positive!

[@tomdunning6190]

I know it is a nice city and I live there

[@andywright3450]

Hey mate great vlog once again thanku Ripon looks awsome 💯😊

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thanks Andy! Great place this!

[@mickbutler9407]

Went there many years ago for got how lovely it is the cathedral is fantastic and the area around there is great for walks too thanks Neil for this video

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Totally agree

[@annetteh222]

What another lovely video again. I was in Ripon about three years ago. I visited the Work Hills museum it was very interesting, and the lives that people had to go through then just to survive.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Yes very tough back then wasn't it! Glad it's not like that now!

[@elizabethlebourne6343]

Are you able to do a walk in Hornsea on the Yorkshire coast please. I hope to go there somewhen. I love all your walks. It's like being there with you. Thank you.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Yes definitely - I'll be doing Hornsea Elizabeth - thank you so much for your kind words!

[@laaaaaalaaaaa7699]

My grandma is born and bred in Ripon, born on the same street she lives in to this day and she’s 88 years old. Lovely city.

[@josesilverio9919]

Ótima postagem belos lugares like 🌹💓🇧🇷

[@kirstymackenzie2437]

Fascinating seeing Ripon where I used to live a few years ago, and where I go shopping. Its a very historic city (one of the smallest cities because of the cathedral). Thanks Neil for this! 🙏 Trying to think where you could go next, but think you’ve been nearly everywhere!!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

I'm in Scotland too at the moment - coming up this weekend on the channel!

[@kirstymackenzie2437]

@@GimbalWalkTV Oh good! Look forward! Thanks ☺️

[@0rbit80y]

Awesome work sir, Very VERY much appreciated!!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you so much - that's cheered me up a lot!

[@cesararcenal3154]

Wow nice place

[@fadedw7692]

Great tour, even walked past the house I live in. 🔥

[@GimbalWalkTV]

No way!

[@aidenleeds]

Great video Ripon is famous for its races and them pasties in appletons are amazing highly recommend visiting Ripon. It reminds me of Selby Ilkley and Otley so historic !!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

So true! I'm going back in Summer for sure

[@irenelucas5240]

What a nice video with a lot of history. The Cathedral is beautiful and has unique architecture! For future videos - I do not mind the Cotswolds area.

[@thelmabrindley2369]

Oh that took me back. Visited many times (not for a long time now though) as I have friends who live there. Recognised a few of the pubs we visited, even saw the road the led to their house. Does the Ripon Hornblower still blow the horn at 9pm every evening in the square ? My friend's husband was originally from Masham and when they got married there, the gates of the church were locked and they had to throw coins over the gate to be let out, great tradition

[@susanthomas9689]

Been wanting to visit is definitely on my list to see thanx

[@GimbalWalkTV]

You should!

[@davidlouisson8445]

I was born in airfare shelter in London Sept 40, and at two weeks oId was taken to live with Grandmother in Sharow, close to Sharow cross marking the ecclesiastical boundary of Ripon diocese. My first recollections as a babe sitting in a pram, was the distant view of Ripon Cathedral.

[@happydays0996]

Great footage and crystal clear I like how you leave the viewer to there own thoughts with no narration. Was stationed here at Deverall barracks back in the day. Some great memories 😊

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Much appreciated!

[@andrewnelson3681]

This is such a beautiful and special, unspoilt place. I visited recently for the first time. Long may it remain. Thanks for making such a great video. 🤗

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thank you so much - fully agree it's a really special place!

[@wix7657]

I have been coming to ripon since I was a toddler. l love the place and as it’s only about an hour’s drive from my home we go to ripon at least once a month, quite often we will stay for the weekend in one of the local hotels. If you ever revisit Ripon you should do the canal walk with it’s basin and locks or along the riverside walk through the town, down by the water rat pub, both are lovely walks in the summer!

[@harrycoplin8414]

Ripon is my home town but I haven’t lived there since I was 6 years old since I’ve mostly grown up in Southeast Asia, excited to be moving back this summer 🥰

[@matthewharding7342]

I live in skipton but have to say I prefer Ripon. Great centre with a better choice of shops. Also beautiful villages and countryside around it

[@lindabarnby2687]

May sister and I love Skipton. We are visiting again in February. Can't wait.

[@junerobertson4389]

You walked right past the old post office on Finkle Street and didn't walk up to the Old College where I lived for a year back in the 60's. Hope you do another video.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

I will 👍👍❤️

[@Pinchton]

Been to Ripon a couple of times and inside the Cathedral is wonderful, especially going down into the ancient crypt church. The market is great with lots of treats to be had. At night in the square they have the traditional hornblower doing his thing (I wonder if it continued all way through the various lockdowns or was 100's of years of tradition broken, probably someone from Ripon could let us know).

[@simonh8748]

Hi Tony, the hornblower tradition did carry on the lockdown, in their own back gardens. Out of LD, it’s back in the square around the obelisk at 9 every night (I hear this from my flat!), after which the hornblower gives a brief talk on the history of the ceremony. Just a point of fact, there’s a lady hornblower too! The clip is good, but there’s much more here that can’t be included in 20 odd minutes, a day/evening trip is recommended. I love it here. True, it’s not without its idiots, but show me somewhere that isn’t.

[@Pinchton]

@@simonh8748 Think last time went was a lady hornblower that was doing it. Glad it went on, even though done in their back yards, for would've been a great shame that hundreds years of tradition didn't go ahead. Must admit times been spent a lot of time at the Cathedral and some time in the pubs around the square area. Would love to visit again in the near future and the only pity is that there is no train station (know you can get train then bus to there) with in the city. If there was one I think you would get more visitors. Times I visited was with a friend who drove but would love to visit on my own and see some of the city that haven't seen with my friend. I ave done a few videos on my channel about my visits to Ripon (2016 and 2017).

[@cherylhagen2060]

Awww I hoped to see the ripon hornblower!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Is that a person or a pub?

[@ryanstocks7386]

You walked right past the theatre and didn’t notice! 🙁 Thanks for visiting my city though

[@GimbalWalkTV]

I will be back for a more in-depth walk in the summer for sure!

[@dlittlester]

That was my first to a Call Box. All I could think of was Tardis.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Ha ha yes!!

[@-DHR4870]

👍👌

[@jamesbrook16]

Great video. But you missed so much Ripon has to offer. Lots of history around the obelisk which you didn’t bring out. Ripon Spa Gardens which are beautiful. Including the Alice In Wonderful connection in Ripon. You mentioned the Golden Fleece pub but missed The One Eyed Rat just 50 yards down the hill - the best pub in Ripon by a long way!!

[@GimbalWalkTV]

This one was just a quick one as it's so quiet/winter/cold! I'm going to be back in Summer for a more indepth look around!

[@jamesbrook16]

@@GimbalWalkTV, excellent. I look forward to it. Happy to show you round if we can coordinate.

[@cherryblossom7848]

Great video, every one you do is always a delight. In 30 mins you capture enough to urge us to go and see for ourselves. Really whets the appetite to explore and remind us that our own country has so much to see and do. To remember those who have gone before and their contribution towards forming this land of ours. With your videos we are reminded to value our history. Thank you for letting the images speak for themselves and allowing us to stroll peacefully alongside, you have it all pitched just right. ‘Job’s a good’un ‘ 👍👍👌👌🌹🌹

[@terryevans2543]

What day is market day, I love a good market

[@hughdixon752]

Thursday sir.

[@michaelbrailsford3616]

Would you do a tour of Wentworth, nr Rotherham, Beautiful Village and Wentworth Woodhouse.

[@stevenmoody7834]

I was kid live in army barrack for 2/3 years I remember picture, currys and motorbike show shop

[@HDs0ny]

NIce

[@GimbalWalkTV]

👍

[@houghtonstreet3392]

Ripon is the capital centre of Europe

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Well said!

[@stephenmurphy854]

Wetherspoons unicorn Hotel for a stopover is good

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Ah I went there for lunch! Will deffo stop there in summer when I go back to film a sunnier exploration!

[@starz2945]

I would like to see a walk around a old village/ town with a set of Medieval stocks.

[@jamesbrook16]

Try Ripley just 8 miles south of Ripon.

[@kirstymackenzie2437]

Well that would be the village of Aldborough, next to Boroughbridge in North Yorkshire! As well as medieval stocks also has remains of Roman camp, including mosaic.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

There's a couple of videos of Eyam on my channel too which has that

[@kirstymackenzie2437]

@@GimbalWalkTV Will watch those!

[@dlittlester]

@@GimbalWalkTV Eyam... wasn't that the plague village?

[@johngrant5448]

Yorkshire was a country while England was only a pup. Did you know kirk was used all over Yorkshire, meaning church and gate is a corruption of Gat which means street. So Kirkgate means church street.

[@lsmith992]

Yorkshire is bigger than many countries with a population of around 5 million. And it certainly feels like a country. For those born here its Yorkshire first as identity and English or British second. And unlike many English counties which you can cross and not notice, once here its a few hours before you've passed through.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Thanks John - didn't know that - that's great info!

[@dlittlester]

Right, John. For example, York has lots of streets ending in "gate", reflecting the viking times.

[@niccolehoody7317]

Why don't they leave the Christmas tree until next year 😫

[@lukehorsman875]

I live in ripon but I’ve always wanted to be a American girl idk why

[@GimbalWalkTV]

You should!

[@riponali3837]

Ripon is my dads name

[@israeldavidleonrodriguez2887]

I think true English history is over there, not even in London.

[@GimbalWalkTV]

Yes very true