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Ripon is a small cathedral city with a handsome market square, a beautiful old cathedral and Fountains Abbey nearby. It has a calm, friendly feel that suits a first meeting. Check opening times before you go.
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First date ideas in Ripon
Three easy places to meet someone new in and around Ripon. Check opening times before you go.
Ripon Cathedral
One of the oldest cathedrals in England, with a Saxon crypt. A peaceful, public place to visit, so check opening times before you go.
The Market Place
A large, handsome market square with an obelisk in the middle and old buildings all round. Free to wander and easy to find.
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
A World Heritage Site of ruined abbey and water gardens, a few miles from Ripon. It is run by the National Trust, so check opening times and prices before you go.
Around Ripon
Neighbourhoods and nearby towns: Ripon city centre, Bishop Monkton, Studley Roger, Masham, Boroughbridge and Pateley Bridge.
Getting there: Ripon has no railway station, so most people take the bus from Harrogate, Leeds or York, or drive. Harrogate station is the nearest, and the A61 and A1(M) are the main roads.
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Questions about dating in Ripon
What is a good first date in Ripon?
There are plenty of easy options: a visit to Ripon Cathedral, a wander round the Market Place and a day out at Fountains Abbey. Choose somewhere public, keep it short and check opening times before you go.
How do I get to Ripon?
Ripon has no railway station, so most people take the bus from Harrogate, Leeds or York, or drive. Harrogate station is the nearest, and the A61 and A1(M) are the main roads.
Can I join Silver Gay Singles from Ripon?
Yes. Creating a profile is free, and you can say where you live. Silver Gay Singles covers the whole UK, so you can look at other towns too.
Is it safe to meet someone from online dating in Ripon?
Meet somewhere public, tell a friend where you are going and keep the first date short. Our guide to dating safely has more tips.