The Building of Beauty - impressions of a young visitor

"If you ever go to Ripon be sure not to miss the amazing sites of Ripon Cathedral. Just looking at the building will make your hart go thump, thump, thump. And when you go inside I can't explain how your body would feel. Every time you visit you will want to visit again. The building is so big that you would need about 70 ladders to get to the top. The craftsmenship on the walls are amazing. Make sure you take at least one picture of the magnificent Cathedral. As soon as you leave you'll want to go again." (Phoebe, aged 8).

Ripon Cathedral has been awarded over £500,000 by the Heritage Lottery Fund to relight the Cathedral to reveal its historical gems and enhance the visitor experience. A varied programme of exciting events and activities has been designed to encourage more people to enjoy and learn about their heritage at this beautiful medieval building. 

We are looking for new volunteers to join a number of heritage groups or to help out with occasional events, such as the medieval fayre. No qualifications or religious affiliation required.Are you interested in any of the following: Costume design and sewing, public relations and marketing, historical research and palaeography, catering, conducting workshops for children and community groups, crafts, events organising, writing, art and illustration, ...

For further information, please contact the heritage project manager Toria Forsyth-Moser in the Cathedral Office on Tel. 01765 603462 or email: ToriaForsythMoser@riponcathedral.org.uk

Click on the Events link below for photos of our Medieval Fayre and St Wilfrid play