Activities and things to do around us during August!

📅 1 August (Today)

• St Wilfrid’s Procession & Service
  • A traditional Ripon celebration with parades, music and events centred around the cathedral. 
• The Stray Notes Choir
  • Newby Hall (around 4 miles away), 1:00–3:00 pm. 

🍦 3 August

• Scoops & Saddles – Ice Cream Festival Day
  • At Ripon Racecourse with racing, family entertainment and ice cream. 

🎨 8 August

• Summer Activity Week
  • At Ripon Walled Garden.
  • Crafts, outdoor activities and family fun. 

🎼 7 August

• The Wihan Quartet
  • Classical concert as part of the Ripon International Festival. 

🎉 19 August

• Ripon Together Summer FunFest
  • Free activities for children and teenagers.
  • Advance booking required. 

🎆 22 August

• Fireworks Championships
  • At Newby Hall.
  • One of Yorkshire’s biggest fireworks evenings with choreographed displays and live entertainment. 

🏛 Throughout August

• Children’s Summer Activity Mornings
  • At Ripon Cathedral on selected dates through August. 
• Newby Hall & Gardens
  • Regular family activities, gardens, miniature railway and seasonal entertainment throughout the month.