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Ripon Races

Boroughbridge Road, Ripon HG4 1UG, United Kingdom

Known as Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse, Ripon Races has been hosting some of the most exciting, prestigious and enjoyable racing in the country for more than 300 years.

There’s something for everyone at Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse! Take a look at our fixtures and get a date in the diary for your trip to the races. Great value for money and a fantastic day out for all the family.

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Opening Times

See our website for fixture dates and times.

Prices

Per Person from

£7.00

See our website for details.

Facilities

Café

Car Parking

Disabled Access

Toilets

Baby Changing

Picnic Site

Events

27th Sep

Theakstons Beer Festival and Harvest Festival at Ripon Races

On this day we are supporting Ripon Community House with our Harvest Festival Initiative.

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Other things to do nearby

25th - 28th Sep

Annual Steam Gala at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

A four-day celebration of steam: Thursday 25 to Sunday 28 September 2025.

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29th Nov - 24th Dec

Santa Express at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Come and enjoy a brand new interactive adventure for families as they meet Father Christmas on the NYMR Santa Express.

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5th - 7th Oct

Inspiration: The Railway 200 Exhibition Train at North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Join us in celebrating 200 years of the modern railway by visiting Inspiration The Railway 200 Exhibition Train!

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25th Oct - 12th Nov

Flying Scotsman at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

As part of our Railway 200 celebrations, don’t miss your chance to ride behind one of Britain’s icons from the golden age of steam.

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World of James Herriot

Step into the world of Britain’s most beloved veterinarian at the World of James Herriot in Thirsk.

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2nd Nov

Mad Alice’s Ghost Train at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Join Mad Alice as she takes you on a spine-tingling ghost train ride through the haunted heart of the North York Moors.

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26th Oct

Mad Alice’s Ghost Train at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Join Mad Alice as she takes you on a spine-tingling ghost train ride through the haunted heart of the North York Moors.

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19th Oct

Mad Alice’s Ghost Train at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Join Mad Alice as she takes you on a spine-tingling ghost train ride through the haunted heart of the North York Moors.

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27th Sep

Theakstons Beer Festival and Harvest Festival at Ripon Races

On this day we are supporting Ripon Community House with our Harvest Festival Initiative.

View event

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