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About Ripley
One could be forgiven for thinking that this Yorkshire village has a faintly French air for Ripley was indeed remodelled in 1827 along the lines of a typical French village of Alsace Lorraine. This was done by desire of the then Lord of the Manor, Sir William Amcotts Ingilby.
The majority of the houses here are terraced and in spite of the french influence still to be seen, the true Yorkshire character prevails amonst greystone houses and cobbled streets. Here you will find a charming cobbled square, village stocks and a market cross.
The home of the Ingilby family, a magnificent part 16th century castle is open to the public and of its attractions are a secret hiding place and lavishly decorated rooms. The gardens of this illustrious estate are attributed to Capability Brown and the beautiful grounds overlook lakes and the Thornton valley.
There are strong reminders of Cromwells visit to Ripley. The walls of the 14th century parish church still bears the marks of the bullet holes made when Roundheads executed Ripley men following the fighting at Marston Moor.
It is not just this grim chapter in the history of Riply that makes the village worthy of a visit but the prettiness of the countryside and the friendliness of the locals make Riply a very beguiling place indeed.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Ripley
| Alice in Wonderland Maze, Hurn | (3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Avon Heath Country Park | (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Christchurch Castle | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Christchurch Priory | (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Highcliffe Castle | (4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Hengistbury Head | (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction S) | Pictures |
| Moors Valley Country Park & Forest | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum | (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| The Bournemouth Eye | (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Stapehill Abbey | (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| The New Forest | (8.9 miles, 14.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Compton Acres Gardens | (8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| Horton Tower | (9.7 miles, 15.7 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Spinners Garden | (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Furzy Gardens | (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
All attractions in RipleyAll attractions in HampshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Ripley
Hurn, in the county of Dorset (2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction SW)
This is a pretty Dorset village with pleasant period buildings from the 18th-century.
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Christchurch, in the county of Dorset (3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction S)
Christchurch is one of Dorset's "gems" it is set on the confluence of two rivers, the Stour and the Avon. In Saxon times it was...
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Burley, in the county of Hampshire (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction NE)
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Highcliffe, in the county of Dorset (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction SE)
Highcliffe village is surrounded by sweeping beaches backed by gorse-clad low cliffs from which the visitor can enjoy superb vista's of rolling frothy waves tumbling into Christchurch Bay.
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Mudeford, in the county of Dorset (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction S)
Picturesque holiday resort nestling at the point where the River Avon rushes into the sea at Christchurch Bay.
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Southbourne, in the county of Dorset (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction S)
Southbourne is a sedate coastal resort lying close to the mouth of the River Stour, just a few minutes drive from its more famous...
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New Milton, in the county of Hampshire (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction SE)
New Milton is a small sea-side town, with a variety of shops ranging from the charismatic old-fashioned department store Bradbeers, to modern shops such as New Look and Woolworths.
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Ferndown, in the county of Dorset (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction W)
This town lies amidst noted countryside between Wimborne Minster and Ringwood.
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Moyles Court, in the county of Hampshire (5.9 miles, 9.6 km, direction N)
Open forest surrounds this quiet hamlet which is only a few minutes drive from Ringwood, a busy market town at the western end of the New Forest.
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Stapehill, in the county of Dorset (6.6 miles, 10.7 km, direction W)
Stapehill, in the beautiful Dorset countryside is best known for its romantic Abbey gardens which are an absolute joy for every visitor including gardening enthusiasts.
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Bournemouth, in the county of Dorset (6.9 miles, 11.2 km, direction SW)
Seven miles of glorious golden sands, fringed by the bluest of seas lapping the shore, make Bournemouth a firm favourite for family holidays.
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Brockenhurst, in the county of Hampshire (8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction E)
Gloriously set, like a jewel in a crown, between woodland and heathland, is the picturesque place called Brockenhurst.
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Milford on Sea, in the county of Hampshire (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction SE)
The advent of the railways brought the Victorians flocking the enjoy the delights of Milford beach, which is mostly sand and shingle and from which, safe bathing can be enjoyed.
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Wimborne Minster, a Historic Market Town in the county of Dorset (9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction W)
Wimborne Minster is a magnificent Georgian town in the valley of the delightful River Stour.
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Boldre, in the county of Hampshire (9.6 miles, 15.4 km, direction E)
This is a beautiful village situated a short distance from the edge of the New Forest National Park and the shoreline of Lymington, in the Solent.
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All towns in HampshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| Bournemouth Airport | (2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction W) |
| Christchurch Station | (3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction S) |
| Hinton Admiral Station | (3.6 miles, 5.7 km, direction SE) |
| M27 Junction 1 | (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction NE) |
| M27 Junction 2 | (15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction NE) |
| Southampton Airport | (21.5 miles, 34.6 km, direction NE) |
| Ripley to London | (87.1 miles, 140.2 km, direction NE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Ripley
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Ripley center |
| Fisherman's Haunt Hotel | (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction S) |
| Village Hotel Bournemouth & Leisure Club | (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction SW) |
| The Moorhill House Hotel | (3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction NE) |
| St Leonards Hotel | (3.9 miles, 6.2 km, direction NW) |
| Burley Manor Hotel | (4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction NE) |
| Captains Club Hotel and Spa | (4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction S) |
| Waterford Lodge | (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction SE) |
| Avonmouth Hotel & Restaurant | (4.4 miles, 7.1 km, direction S) |
| The White House | (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction SE) |
| The White Buck Inn | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction NE) |
| All hotels in Ripley |
