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Ripon City Photography Society Exhibition

Visit Swanley Grange Workshop to see an exhibition showcasing photography which explores nature, beauty and history across Yorkshire and UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the world.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Discover a photography exhibition by members of the Ripon City Photographic Society, celebrating the nature, beauty, history and heritage across Yorkshire and UNESCO World Heritage Sites around the world.

Inspired by the landscapes and stories of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, local photographers have spent the past year developing their craft through a growing partnership with the National Trust. The collection explores the relationship between people, place and heritage, inviting visitors to see familiar landscapes in new ways.

The exhibition will continue to change and grow throughout its run, with many photographs rotating regularly to showcase as much of the collection as possible. New images will appear over the weeks, giving plenty of reasons to return and see more.

Whilst you're in the workshop, be sure to look up and explore as our Swanley Stitchers have been busy bringing the building to life with their textile creations.

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Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Accessibility

Swanley Grange Workshop is accessible on level access from the Visitor Centre. The door is

Meeting point

The exhibition will be on display at Swanley Grange Workshop, a 5 minute walk from the Visitor Centre.

What to bring and wear

There are areas of uneven ground on the estate, so please wear sturdy footwear.

Other

Ripon City Photographic Society is a local group welcoming photographers of all skill levels. The society is all about enjoying photography, learning from one another and sharing ideas.

Upcoming events

Garden and abbey tour 

Join one of our volunteer tour guides to discover the secrets and surprises of Studley Royal Water Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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10 Sep to 1 Nov 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 105 other dates or times

Abbey tour 

Join one of our volunteer tour guides to discover more about the largest and most complete monastic ruins in the country.

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10 Sep to 1 Nov 2026
at 12:00 to 13:00+ 105 other dates or times

Uncover the mysteries of the masons' marks 

Join one of our volunteer tour guides for an interactive tour of the hundreds of masons’ marks found carved into the runs of Fountains Abbey.

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10 Sep to 22 Oct 2026
at 13:30 to 14:30+ 3 other dates or times

Monastic bread, beer and wool tour 

Join one of our volunteer tour guides to discover more about the people who lived and worked on the Fountains Abbey estate.

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15 Sep to 6 Oct 2026
at 14:30 to 15:30+ 1 other date or time