Ripon visitor guide (Horse Racing events: William Hill Great St Wilfrid H'cap)

Ripon Racecourse is a horse racing venue located in Ripon, North Yorkshire, England.  It has been used for horse racing for more than 300 years and is nicknamed the Garden Racecourse.

The course is located in one of the country's most picturesque, and unusual, cities. Boasting a medieval cathedral, the small bustling market town is actually one of the oldest cities in England.

At the course itself, there is a giant screen, which is housed opposite the main stand, and provides close-up action of the thundering hooves during races. The screen also broadcasts every race from each of the other meetings being held that day across the country.

Getting To Ripon

Ripon is a fair distance from any of the UK’s major cities but is easily accessed by the A1 road, which runs from London to Edinburgh. Driving from London to Ripon would take approximately four hours.

The nearest major train station is York (27 miles), which connects to most major UK cities including London.

For those travelling by air, the nearest airport is Leeds Bradford, which has flight connections to various cities in the UK, Europe and beyond. The airport is 22 miles from Ripon.