Ripon Cathedral
Minster Road, Ripon, Ripon, England, HG4 1QT
Next service Sunday 19 July · 08:00 — Holy Communion
Quick answer
Ripon Cathedral is a Church of England (Anglican) church at Minster Road, Ripon in Ripon, England. Sunday services include Holy Communion at 08:00 and Sung Eucharist at 09:30 — times verified 1 July 2026, but confirm with the parish before travelling. Church Near Me lists the address, contact details and what to expect below.
At a Glance
Verified 1 July 2026
- Denomination
- Church of England (Anglican) (anglican)
- Location
- Ripon, England
- Postcode
- HG4 1QT
- Diocese
- Diocese of Leeds
- Main service
- Sunday 08:00 — Holy Communion
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
Service & Mass Times
Service times verified 1 July 2026 — confirm with the parish before travelling.
Holy Communion
Sung Eucharist
Cathedral Eucharist
Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong (term time)
About Ripon Cathedral
Ripon Cathedral, dedicated to St Peter and St Wilfrid, traces its foundation to AD 672 when St Wilfrid built a stone church here and Ripon became one of the earliest centres of Christianity in northern England. The famous Saxon crypt beneath the cathedral survives intact and is the oldest built fabric of any cathedral in England. Today the cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of Leeds and offers daily Anglican worship in the Diocese of Leeds.
Notable facts about Ripon Cathedral
- As a cathedral, Ripon Cathedral is the seat of a bishop and the mother church of its diocese — the principal church of the wider region, and traditionally a centre of choral music, civic services and pilgrimage.
- The Church of England is the established church of England and the mother church of the worldwide Anglican Communion, which numbers tens of millions of members across more than 165 countries.
- Ripon Cathedral belongs to the Diocese of Leeds, the regional family of churches through which its tradition organises worship, clergy and community life.
- With 5 regular services listed across 2 days of the week, Ripon Cathedral offers a fuller rhythm of worship than many local churches.
- Ripon Cathedral has made a point of being welcoming to all, with accessibility features including wheelchair access.
What to Expect at a Church of England (Anglican) Church
Anglican (Church of England) worship follows the rhythm of the Book of Common Prayer and Common Worship. Sunday services often range from a said early-morning Holy Communion to a main mid-morning Sung Eucharist or Morning Prayer, and many parishes hold Choral Evensong later in the day. Services blend set liturgy, hymns, Scripture readings and a sermon. Everyone is welcome, whether you are exploring faith or returning to church.
Facilities & Accessibility
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access
- Cathedral choir
- Saxon crypt
- Café
- Gift shop
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ripon Cathedral?
Ripon Cathedral is located at Minster Road, Ripon, Ripon, HG4 1QT, England. You can open directions to it using the map link on this page.
What denomination is Ripon Cathedral?
Ripon Cathedral is a Church of England (Anglican) church, part of the Diocese of Leeds. You can read more about the Church of England (Anglican) tradition, its beliefs and how it worships on our denomination guide.
What time are services at Ripon Cathedral?
Ripon Cathedral holds regular services on Sunday, Weekdays; see the full list of service times on this page. Times can change for holidays and special occasions, so it is worth checking with the church before visiting.
How do I contact Ripon Cathedral?
You can contact Ripon Cathedral through its website using the details in the contact panel on this page.
Can anyone attend Ripon Cathedral?
Yes. Like almost all Christian churches in England, Ripon Cathedral welcomes visitors and newcomers to its public services, whatever your background or experience of church.