Ripon Cathedral

On Saturday, April 4, visitors will be able to access our stunning medieval quire, via the entrance on the south side of the cathedral.

Due to rehearsals for a live broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Easter Day access to the nave will be restricted to the entrance area and the shop. Please book your free tickets on our website.

Evening prayer will take place at 5.30pm in the Chapel of the Resurrection – accessed via the south churchyard.

Our Great Easter Vigil, beginning our celebrations of Christ’s resurrection, is at 7.30pm, sung by our acclaimed choir. All welcome.

Following the live broadcast of our Easter Day Service at 10am access to the cathedral on Sunday will be restricted as de-rigging takes place.

You are warmly invited to join us for Festal Evensong at 3.30pm.

The cathedral is open on Bank Holiday Monday, with free entry as usual. Do come and admire the stunning floral displays, together with the Easter Garden.

This vibrant, living church has an unbroken history reaching back to the 7th century serving the small city of Ripon and the vast rural county of North Yorkshire. Alongside our sister cathedrals of Bradford and Wakefield, we are here to welcome and serve those of all faiths and none, in this 21st century Diocese of Leeds.

We hope to inspire you to visit us as a worshipper, a pilgrim, a heritage enthusiast or a tourist, exploring this sacred space and the many delights of the local area. You are very welcome.