Ripon Cathedral

18/06/2026

Tonight at Ripon Cathedral.

Join Professor John Cooper at 7.30pm for an evening of exploring the conspiracies, plots and political intrigue that threatened the reign of Elizabeth I.

Tickets: https://riponcathedral.org.uk/product/conspiracy-and-plot-in-elizabethan-england/

Make an evening of it this Thursday 👑

Start with Choral Evensong at 5.30pm, sung by our boy choristers and lay clerks, then perhaps enjoy dinner in Ripon before joining us for an evening of Tudor intrigue at Ripon Cathedral.

As part of Tudor Month, Professor John Cooper of the University of York will explore the darker side of Elizabethan England, a world of conspiracy, rebellion and political danger.

How close did Elizabeth I come to being assassinated? What role did Mary, Queen of Scots play? What can the evidence tell us about the efforts to uncover and disrupt these plots?

A wonderful opportunity to enjoy cathedral music, explore Ripon and end the evening with a fascinating lecture. Visit Ripon Visit North Yorkshire Ripon BID

Tickets: https://riponcathedral.org.uk/events/conspiracy-and-plot-in-elizabethan-england/?occurrence=2026-06-18

17/06/2026

Tickets are now live for one of the highlights of our musical year.

Join Ripon Cathedral Choir on Saturday 4 July for Majesty & Melody: Ripon's Summer Chorale Finale, a special summer concert in the breathtaking surroundings of the cathedral.

Following recent broadcasts including Choral Evensong on BBC Radio 3 and our Easter Day service on BBC One, this is your opportunity to experience the sound of Ripon Cathedral Choir live and up close.

The evening opens with some of the greatest works in the English cathedral tradition, including Walton The Twelve and Parry I was Glad, before a joyful second half of lighter summer favourites, songs from the silver screen and unexpected classics.

Bring your family, friends and fine voices to experience the acoustic splendour of one of Britain’s finest choirs.

Secure your tickets: https://riponcathedral.org.uk/events/ripon-cathedral-choir-summer-concert/?occurrence=2026-07-04

17/06/2026

Tomorrow evening, 7.30pm at Ripon Cathedral, Professor John Cooper takes us into the world of conspiracy, rebellion and political danger in Tudor England.

Watch this short video to hear what's in store...

Join us for what promises to be a fascinating evening exploring a darker side of Tudor history.

Tickets: https://riponcathedral.org.uk/events/conspiracy-and-plot-in-elizabethan-england/?occurrence=2026-06-18

17/06/2026

Join us tomorrow for our Thursday Lunchtime Concert 🎵

This week we are delighted to welcome Laura Oldfield (mezzo soprano), accompanied by John Treherne, for a beautiful programme of music by Purcell, Pergolesi, Byrd & Machaut.

In keeping with Tudor Month, the programme includes music connected to the Tudor period, with John performing on both Ripon Cathedral's chamber organ and our Renaissance-style keyboard instrument (known as virginals) that has been part of our collection since 1999.

All are welcome to join us.
https://riponcathedral.org.uk/events/ripon-cathedral-thursday-lunchtime-concerts-autumn-2025-138-983/?occurrence=2026-06-18&time=1781785800

16/06/2026

Make an evening of it this Thursday 👑

Start with Choral Evensong at 5.30pm, sung by our boy choristers and lay clerks, then perhaps enjoy dinner in Ripon before joining us for an evening of Tudor intrigue at Ripon Cathedral.

As part of Tudor Month, Professor John Cooper of the University of York will explore the darker side of Elizabethan England, a world of conspiracy, rebellion and political danger.

How close did Elizabeth I come to being assassinated? What role did Mary, Queen of Scots play? What can the evidence tell us about the efforts to uncover and disrupt these plots?

A wonderful opportunity to enjoy cathedral music, explore Ripon and end the evening with a fascinating lecture. Visit Ripon Visit North Yorkshire Ripon BID

Tickets: https://riponcathedral.org.uk/events/conspiracy-and-plot-in-elizabethan-england/?occurrence=2026-06-18

16/06/2026

This is your last chance to book your place at our Adult Tudor Workshop Day on Tuesday 23 June.

Step beyond the history books and spend a day getting hands-on with Tudor history at Ripon Cathedral.

Try clay crafting, create gold lettering, explore Tudor portraits and enjoy a fun sensory tour.

All are welcome to join us and take part and experience Tudor Month in a completely different way.

Tag someone who you think would enjoy this 👇

Get tickets now before booking closes tomorrow, Wednesday 17 June: https://riponcathedral.org.uk/events/tudor-workshop-for-adults/?occurrence=2026-06-23

15/06/2026

Tomorrow evening, 7.30pm 🎵

Join us at Ripon Cathedral for the third concert in our Summer Organ Festival as internationally renowned organist Gordon Stewart takes to the console.

Gordon’s programme includes music from five centuries and five countries – one of the highlights is Marche, Lamento and Toccata by Augustin Barié (1883 - 1915). Barié was a brilliant, blind Parisian organist who died at the age of only 31. For organ he left just these three pieces and a symphony.

All are welcome to join us.

Tickets: https://riponcathedral.org.uk/events/ripon-cathedral-summer-organ-festival/?occurrence=2026-06-16&time=1781638200

15/06/2026

What a brilliant evening we had last Thursday as we launched our Tudor lecture series.

Thank you to Dr Owen Emmerson and everyone who joined us to explore the enduring mystery and image of Anne Boleyn.

Next up, Tudor Month turns to the darker side of Tudor England...

This Thursday, Professor John Cooper reveals the conspiracies, plots and political intrigue that threatened the reign of Elizabeth I.

Expect stories of rebellion, secret networks and one of the most turbulent periods in English history.

Book your place: https://riponcathedral.org.uk/events/conspiracy-and-plot-in-elizabethan-england/?occurrence=2026-06-18

14/06/2026

Celebrating 10 years of working with Ripon Cathedral through its "Cathedral Community Connections" group - C3. This year we are planning a day of Understanding Dementia training for the cathedral staff and volunteers and a dementia inclusive Christmas service on December 22nd. Our information will be on display in Ripon Cathedral all week, along with other local organisations supported by C3. Thank you for a decade of wonderful community support.