🌸 What’s on in Ripon – April 2026
🐣 Early April (Easter events)
Easter trail at
Newby Hall and Gardens
- 3–6 April 2026
- Family-friendly woodland adventure trail with performances and Easter activities
- Includes meet-and-greet with the Easter Bunny and interactive story elements
👉 Good for: families, kids, outdoor day out
🎶 Mid-April (music & culture)
Choir performance at
Newby Hall and Gardens
- 12 April 2026
- Outdoor performance by Yorkshire Voices choir (included with entry)
👉 Relaxed afternoon event with music in the gardens
🌼 Weekend highlights (big events)
Spring Home & Garden Fair at
Ripon Cathedral
- 18 April 2026 (10am–4pm)
- Food, plants, home décor, and craft stalls inside the cathedral
👉 One of the main local events of the month
Autojumble & 4×4 event at
Ripon Racecourse
- 19 April 2026
- Huge outdoor market for Land Rover parts, vintage gear, tools, and collectibles
👉 Popular with car enthusiasts and bargain hunters
🐰 Ongoing / nearby family events
Easter Egg Hunt at
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
- Around 11–12 April 2026
- Classic Easter trail in a historic setting
👉 Scenic + family-friendly
🏛️ Community & culture (earlier / occasional)
Sights & Sounds of Ripon
- Cathedral performances, museum activities, family crafts, and bell tower tours
- Community-focused cultural day
👉 Mix of history, music, and local organisations
PLUS LOADS MORE!!!!
