Ripon BID

03/06/2026

Your very last Chance to Join Our Social Media Training – Free for BID Members!
Whether you’re building confidence or levelling up your strategy, this session is designed to help you get more from your online presence and turn social media into a powerful tool for your business.
Build Your Foundations - delivered by Your Harrogate Radio
8th June 10am-12:30pm Community House, Allhallogate
Perfect if you’re new to social media or want a refresher. You’ll learn:
• The main social media channels and what makes
each one unique
• What you can do on them and how they work
• Types of content that perform well
• How businesses can use social media effectively
• When to post and what to post for the best results
BOOK now: [email protected]

03/06/2026

Join Walter’s Whippet Walk – Be Part of Ripon BID’s Summer Trail!
we want YOUR business on the map!
Our seasonal trails bring thousands of families into the city centre every year… and the results speak for themselves:
✨ 80% of businesses saw more people through the door
✨ 80% converted that into spend
✨ 100% said they’d take part again
✨ Some saw sales rise by 35%
This year’s trail is set to be even bigger, with climbing wall + face painting in the Market Square on 8th, 15th & 22nd August — boosting footfall all day long.
If you want more families discovering your business, more people stepping inside, and more chances to turn visits into sales… now’s the time to sign up.
📩 Email us to reserve your place: [email protected]
📍 Open to all BID businesses with a window or wall space
🐾 Fun, simple, great for visibility — and proven to work
Let’s make Ripon the place to be this summer and get tails wagging!

01/06/2026

Did you know our Visit Ripon (www.visitripon.co.uk) website is No.1 on Google for the following Keywords/Searches:
•Days Out In Ripon
•Events In Ripon
•Ripon Events
•Things To Do In Ripon
•Visit Ripon
Beaten only by Trip Adviser!! BID members and Voluntary BID members please do check your directory listing, advise us of what you are doing and get in touch with any news!

01/06/2026

BIG news for Ripon’s food scene 🍔✨
**BIG BITES has levelled up — and it’s *four times* bigger!**
Tim from Rejoicing in Ripon got the exclusive first look at their brand‑new Queen Street home… and there’s a lot to get your teeth into 👀🔥

From giant sandwiches to gluten‑free goodies, pies, pastries and even a dedicated biker brand 🏍️ — this move is a serious boost for Ripon’s indie food offer.

Read the full story on the blog ⬇️
👉https://visitripon.co.uk/bid-blog/

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28/05/2026

✨ A medieval mystery beneath our feet…
Ripon’s most talked‑about well has been uncovered at HALLS of Ripon — complete with dazzling new lighting and a stunning terrace to enjoy it from 🌈🕳️

Discover the story behind the city’s newest heritage highlight 👇
🔗 Read the full blog: https://visitripon.co.uk/bid-blog/

27/05/2026

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From exciting local events and hidden gems to history, heritage, culture and visitor inspiration, the Visit Ripon newsletter has everything you need to stay connected with our beautiful city.

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27/05/2026

What a packed (but serene!) day ahead! Saturday 20th June - mark your diaries!

We are fast approaching our Ripon yoga day event, here is a little reminder to put it in your diary!
Entry and all events are free to attend all day.
All events in the movement marquee are open for all to attend. Due to space the events in the meditation marquee will need tickets. You can access these free tickets 1 hr before each event starts.

Where the tickets are located will be clearly marked on the day. This is a first come first served basis, there will be no ticket reserving for any of these events to keep it fair for all attending.

More reminders and info will be made available as we get closer to the day...... I'm getting so excited 😁

27/05/2026

Ripon… get ready for the wow factor! A brand-new three screen cinema is officially on its way — and it’s opening sooner than you think 👀🍿 Find out what’s planned and why this is such a big moment for the city ⬇️
🔗 Read the full story on the blog: https://visitripon.co.uk/bid-blog/

26/05/2026

🌿 International Yoga Day is back — and moving to the stunning Old Deanery gardens! 🧘‍♀️✨
Free yoga, Qi Gong, sound baths, meditation, drumming, cacao ceremony, wellness talks and more… all in the most serene setting in Ripon 🌸🌳

Liz from Karma and Rebecca from The Old Deanery are teaming up to create something really special for our city 💚

📅 Saturday 20 June
🕙 10am–5pm
💚 Free to attend** (tickets for some sessions available on the day)

Full story on the blog 👇
🔗 https://visitripon.co.uk/bid-blog/

21/05/2026