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.