Key facts
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Address
- Ripon
North Yorkshire - Built
- 1862
- Listed status
- Grade II* listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1173834, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q17536405
Before visiting Church of St Wilfrid
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About Church of St Wilfrid
The Church of St Wilfrid serves a Roman Catholic parish in Ripon, North Yorkshire. Situated at the junction of Coltsgate Hill and Trinity Lane, it lies just beyond the city centre to the north. The church remains in use for regular weekend Masses and is protected at Grade II*.
Work commenced in 1860 after Thomas Bradwell secured the site on behalf of Fr Garstang, whose earlier efforts had encountered local resistance. Joseph Hansom devised the Gothic Revival scheme, incorporating worship space, a school and accommodation for the priest. Canon Vavasour and his family met the £5,000 cost, and four bishops attended the opening in April 1862. E. W. Pugin was responsible for the reredos. A Lady chapel, financed by the Marquess of Ripon, followed in 1874, and furnishings from St Mary’s at Studley Royal were later left to the church.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
What denomination is Church of St Wilfrid?⌄
Church of St Wilfrid in Ripon belongs to the Roman Catholic tradition.
How old is the Church of St Wilfrid building?⌄
The building dates from 1862. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building.
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