Ladies Day 2009 starts at midday on Thursday the 18th of June at Ripon Racecourse. Why not join us beforehand at 11am for a quick drink, before walking down to Ripon Racecourse. If you want to have a slap up meal afterwards book now to avoid disappointment.
The Old Deanery Receives a 5 Star Rating – Web 2.0 Style
As you can see we have received so many reviews with a full score that we have been given a Trip Advisor Traveller rating of 5!
30 Customers have reviewed The Old Deanery on Trip Advisor, who desscribe themselves as providing “Unbiased holiday reviews, photos and travel advice for hotels and vacations”.
We’re just so pleased that our hard work is paying off and that so many of our customers have been delighted with the excellent customer service, high standard of accomodation and good quality food.
Ripon Guide Book
If you are coming to Ripon and you would like to make the most of your trip, then I would recommend ordering yourself one of Norman Finnegan’s guides to Ripon. It’s got some useful information, with guides to the local tourist attractions such as Fountains Abbey and Ripon Cathedral; as well as some beautiful walks around Ripon.
It’s only £4.95 and you can order it through his website, you can also buy his 2009 Ripon Calendar.
Ripon Wedding Fair-Old Deanery-April 26th
Come and experience how magical your wedding can be by visiting Ripon’s leading wedding suppliers all under one roof – ours! This event showcases the perfect venue, music, bridal wear, flowers, beauty, glamour and all the special finishing touches to make your wedding and honeymoon fabulous. PS. IF YOU WANT A CELEBRATION FOR A DIFFERENT REASON, COME ANYWAY- These suppliers do a lot more than weddings……
* Free admission
*Free glass of fizz for first 100 guests
*Free goody bag for the first 100 brides
*Charity prize draw, over £500 of prizes, in aid of The Walled Garden Scheme, Palace Road, Ripon
* Live music by Frankly Jazz
Put your man in the “man creche” hosted by Miss Deal casino and enjoy a bridal fashion show at 7pm!
This event is sponsored by BOOTHS of Ripon: many thanks to them. We shall be host to the following exhibitors: Carlton Couture, Expression Photographers, Henry James, Jeni Hudson, Paper and Bloom, Philip Hall, Robert Barwick-Ward, Sugar-crafted Cakes, The Greenhouse Florist, The Party Shop, Travel Counsellors, U Image Consultancy and many more on the night. Between them all, we’ll have it covered!
Ripon Spring Bank Holiday Festival and Stuff
Well, here we go with the first blog since we went live! What’s going on here for your delight and entertainment. If you have never been to Ripon you should put it in your 1000 places to see before you die list – Ripon has an awful lot going for it, according to most of our guests, young and old. You enjoy the quirky character and charm of it.
The next big event is the Cathedral beer festival (on the lawns outside!) on Bank Holiday Monday and then the spring festival with something for everyone(even if you hate having a funfair in the marketplace! 25th-29th May.)
Events begin with the salute to the Mayor of Ripon in the morning of Sunday 14th by the Royal Engineers, stationed in Ripon. I love it when the soldiers are on parade in the city. Nice to get out there in the sunshine and support them. Followed by lunch with us – perfect.
The farmers’ market will be in the square on 21st May and every 3rd Sunday during the season.
Sunday 21st is also a Ripon raceday- slow traffic on the approaches but a great day out.
May 29th is the children’s tea party in the town square – hope they get some warm weather this year.
Especially as I shall be getting out of here for a few days compassionate leave when my daughter comes home from Australia for 2 weeks, so I may see some of you out and about - unless she wants to do some part-time waitressing – now there’s an idea….
