Arrival and Parking
The gates open at 5:30. Traffic does build up around the entrance in the lead up to the fireworks so make sure you leave plenty of time.
Approaching from the South
Leave the A1 at the turning to Ripon (junction 48), which is just after the Harrogate exit, and follow the brown signs for Ripon Cathedral. Once over a fairly narrow bridge you will be approaching the Racecourse on your left, the second entrance is the main car park.
Approaching from the North
Leave the A1 where it is joined by the A61 (junction 50) which becomes the Ripon bypass. Turn left at the third roundabout and the racecourse is just a few hundred yards on the right. The first entrance on your right will be the car park.
Walking
If you are walking from Ripon you just need to follow the footpath along Ripon Canal. This will take you underneath the Bypass and straight up to the racecourse on an easy pathed path. As you approach the racecourse this will change to walking across the field.
Approaching from the South
Leave the A1 at the turning to Ripon (junction 48), which is just after the Harrogate exit, and follow the brown signs for Ripon Cathedral. Once over a fairly narrow bridge you will be approaching the Racecourse on your left, the second entrance is the main car park.
Approaching from the North
Leave the A1 where it is joined by the A61 (junction 50) which becomes the Ripon bypass. Turn left at the third roundabout and the racecourse is just a few hundred yards on the right. The first entrance on your right will be the car park.
Walking
If you are walking from Ripon you just need to follow the footpath along Ripon Canal. This will take you underneath the Bypass and straight up to the racecourse on an easy pathed path. As you approach the racecourse this will change to walking across the field.