Festival Of Lessons & Carols

The cathedral’s celebrations of Christmas once again include the traditional Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols when the story of Christmas is told in readings and music from Ripon Cathedral Choir. A second festival takes place on Christmas Eve and will be live-streamed. Details here.

These two services have become increasingly popular in recent years, so much so that we are now having to ensure that the number of those attending does not exceed the limit which is safe for the cathedral. We are therefore introducing a ticket system, to ensure we keep everyone as safe as possible. The tickets, of course, are free for these acts of worship.

Walk-ins

On each evening, there will be a restricted number of places in the quire and neighbouring chapels for those who turn up before the services. These do not require a ticket, but once the maximum capacity is reached, sadly, we will be unable to allow others to enter the cathedral.

Timings

The doors will open at 4.00pm, with everyone seated by 5.10pm for the service to start at 5.30pm.

Access and Parking

If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact the Cathedral Office on 01765 603462 / cathedraladmin@riponcathedral.org.uk

The nearest parking is in the St Mary Gate & Cathedral Car Park (by Sainsbury’s). Onsite disabled parking is limited. Please ring the Chapter House on 01765 602072 to book.