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The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year

By Glenda Hunter BISHOP MONKTON TODAY

Wednesday, 24 December 2025

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Numerous Christmas activites are planned within the village, always very popular, well attended and happy, festive, family occasions.

As well as the village, there are many other delightful Christmas events in the area and scrolling down this article will provide readers with an idea of some of what's going on and where more information can be found. But please remember, this list is just a snapshot.

Mon Dec 22nd-Monday Jan 5th: A Christmas Trail. Follow the stars at Ripon Cathedral. Free. For more details, please click here.

Wed Dec 24th: Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols. Ripon Cathedral 5.30 p.m. Free, but pre booking required. Please click here.

Fri Dec 26th: St. Stephen's Day Pilgrimage to Fountains Abbey. Ripon Cathedral 10.15 a.m. For more details please click here.

Sat Dec 27th: Music in the Abbey. Fountains Abbey 2 p.m. Also Sun Dec 28th. For details please click here.

Sat Dec 27th: Christmas Ghost Walk. Meet at the Cabman's Shelter, Ripon Market Square 7 p.m. For more information, please click here.

Wed Dec 31st: New Year's Eve Celebration in Ripon Market Square 9 p.m. For more details, please click here.

Wed Dec 31st: Watchnight Service & Torchlight Procession. Ripon Cathedral 11.15 p.m. For more details, please click here.

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