Talks
September 2026
Annual Review Launch
Join us in the Quire on Saturday September 19 2026, from 10am-12pm for the launch of our Annual Review and update on Ripon Cathedral’s mission and priorities. Refreshments will be served and no need to book, just turn-up on the day. Full timings are: 10.00 Presentation on the Cathedral’s strategy and launch of the Annual […]
The Architectural Antecedents of Wilfrid’s Basilica and Crypt
Ripon Cathedral Wilfrid Lectures In Memory of Wilfrid Canon Professor Joyce Hill is offering us two further lectures this year as part of our Patronal Festival celebrations. Each, in its different way, focuses on how we remember Wilfrid. Thursday 24 September 2026 at 7.30, in the Cathedral Quire The Architectural Antecedents of Wilfrid’s Basilica and […]
Reflective Walk with Geoff Ashton
Guided Walk – Adventures at Sea Join Heritage Coach and volunteer guide Geoff Ashton for a deep dive into the Featherstone II and Browne III memorial stained glass windows. These windows celebrate the histories of two Royal Naval families – Captain Craven John Featherstone, and Captain Richard Browne and his wife and sons. Discover how […]
Reflective Walk with Geoff Ashton
Guided Walk – Adventures at Sea Join Heritage Coach and volunteer guide Geoff Ashton for a deep dive into the Featherstone II and Browne III memorial stained glass windows. These windows celebrate the histories of two Royal Naval families – Captain Craven John Featherstone, and Captain Richard Browne and his wife and sons. Discover how […]
October 2026
Poetry Reading on National Poetry Day
Ripon Cathedral is delighted to host Ripon Poets on National Poetry Day. Local poets will gather in the cathedral to share their work. This special event celebrates the rich creative spirit of our community, bringing together voices from across the city in a place of beauty and inspiration. The readings are free to attend and there […]
The Dates of Wilfrid’s Commemorations
Ripon Cathedral Wilfrid Lectures In Memory of Wilfrid Canon Professor Joyce Hill is offering us two further lectures this year as part of our Patronal Festival celebrations. Each, in its different way, focuses on how we remember Wilfrid. Thursday 1 October 2026 at 7.30, in the Cathedral Quire The Dates of Wilfrid’s Commemorations Why do […]
Reflective Walk with Geoff Ashton
Reflective Walk – Visions of Hope In this reflective walk Heritage Coach and volunteer Geoff Ashton uses three of the cathedral’s magnificent stained glass windows which illustrate Christian hope. Through the Featherstone I memorial window, we explore four ways Christians find hope in the face of our mortality. Two of our other windows – The […]
Reflective Walk with Geoff Ashton
Reflective Walk – Visions of Hope In this reflective walk Heritage Coach and volunteer Geoff Ashton uses three of the cathedral’s magnificent stained glass windows which illustrate Christian hope. Through the Featherstone I memorial window, we explore four ways Christians find hope in the face of our mortality. Two of our other windows – The […]
November 2026
Reflective Walk with Geoff Ashton
Among the 45 stained glass windows in the cathedral are 33 “memorial” windows, commissioned to remember the lives of much loved friends and relatives. Who are these people memorialised in glass? What do we know of their stories, their friends, their characters and beliefs? What are they still saying to us today? Join Executive Coach […]
Reflective Walk with Geoff Ashton
Among the 45 stained glass windows in the cathedral are 33 “memorial” windows, commissioned to remember the lives of much loved friends and relatives. Who are these people memorialised in glass? What do we know of their stories, their friends, their characters and beliefs? What are they still saying to us today? Join Executive Coach […]
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