Journey back in time on a visit to Fountains Abbey. If you're lucky, you might even be able to schedule a tour of this historic building.
You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when spending time in Ripon. Fountains Abbey is a good place to start here, but there are lots of other worthy places to consider. Ripley Castle and Gardens, Lightwater Valley Theme Park, and Ripon Racecourse are near the historic landmark and will round out your day nicely.