Ripon

Ripon is a delightful small cathedral city, with a fine market square.   The fine obelisk that dominates the square was designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor.

Every Thursday there's a market here (I've been told there's a good baker here).

A farmers' market takes place on the third Sunday of every month, look out for Garth Cottage Nursery who specialise in growing herbs.

They still have a Hornblower, who maintains a 1,000 year old tradition of setting the night watch:

(thanks to Phil Catterall for the use of this image).

Also in the market place are T Appleton & Son butchers.  I've heard very good reports of their pork pies, but sadly they weren't open when I called (I'll have to go back).

T Appleton & Son
6 Market Place East
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 1BP

Tel: 01765 603198

Web: www.appletonsbutchers.co.uk