Outdoor Events:-

Activity Days

Ripley Castle's undulating parkland makes it the ideal venue for outdoor activities, and you couldn't wish for a finer setting or backcloth, with the castle reflected in the water of the lower lake and the deer grazing under the majestic oak and beech. The list of activities that can be undertaken in the parkland is endless and includes clay pigeon shooting, archery, four-wheel drive vehicle courses, quad bikes and one-man hovercraft to name but a few. We have a list of useful contacts for companies who can help to tailor the day to your specific requirements. We suggest the day starts with coffee and bacon sandwiches which will be served in one of the principal rooms of the castle. Delegates will then make their way to the parkland to enjoy their activities before enjoying lunch back at the castle. At the end of the day prizegiving can be conducted over a very civilised cup of tea.

Concerts, Shows, and Classic Car Rallies

There can be few lovelier settings for any event than the natural amphitheatres in Ripley's 120 acre park.

The show field pastures slope gradually down to the lower lake, and Ripley Castle rises above the water's edge to the south and east. The whole area is ring-fenced by park wall and deer fencing, and access and egress can be gained from the A61 or B6165. There is a good stone road network on the site and there is ample room for car parking: the ground is very free-draining. The BBC Homes and Antiques Grand Summer Fair is held here each June and attracts nine thousand people over four days. This part of Yorkshire isn't known as 'The Golden Triangle' for nothing!

We have enjoyed great success over the years with a variety of events including Sealed Knot Civil War Battles, Proms concerts, International Scout Camps, Classic Car Rallies, Carriage Driving Trials, Family Fun Days, Charity Balls, Dramatic Productions and Numerous Shows and Fairs.