Resident choir in Ripon Cathedral
This residency is based in the charming town of Ripon. Ripon Cathedral has the oldest crypt in England, dating back to the the 7th century. Each night, a "wakeman" still blows a horn to announce curfew - a practice that has been going on since the 9th century. Ripon is ideally located for wonderful day trips to some of the most historic and scenic towns and sites in the north of England.
Saturday FLIGHT
Depart US en route for Manchester
Sunday ARRIVE IN ENGLAND –BRONTE COUNTRY - RIPON (8 nights)
Bronte Sisters Parsonage, Walking tour of Haworth with guide
Monday RIPON
Guided tour of Ripon Cathedral
Rehearsal in Ripon Cathedral
Choral Evensong in Ripon Cathedral
Tuesday CASTLE HOWARD
Castle Howard
Choral Evensong in Ripon Cathedral
Wednesday YORK
York Minster, Ghost walk, Jorvik Centre
Thursday DURHAM
Guided tour of Durham Cathedral
Choral Evensong in Ripon Cathedral
Friday FOUNTAINS ABBEY
Fountains Abbey
Choral Evensong in Ripon Cathedral
Saturday CASTLE HOWARD
Castle Howard
Informal concert in the Chapel at Castle Howard
Choral Evensong in Ripon Cathedral
Sunday RIPON
Sung Eucharist and Choral Evensong in
Ripon Cathedral
Monday DEPARTURE
Transfer to airport for flight back home