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Ripon Community House was formerly the Hospital Wing of the old Workhouse on Allhallowgate, Ripon. The building was renovated in 2006 and is now run by a charity, Ripon Community House Limited, which administers the building. It is a community facility for the benefit of Ripon and the surrounding area.
The building is within easy walking distance from the Market Square and is adjacent to the Workhouse Museum. Part of an historic site, the façade remains substantially unaltered and many of its original features have been retained.
Ripon Community House offers a safe environment and facilities for all the community. There is access for people with disabilities to all areas of the building.
Our reception is staffed by volunteers and there are opportunities to join this team – if interested, contact us here.
We have adult education classes, various exercise classes and other community groups that use the building on a regular basis – daytime and evening. Please contact us to find what is on.
The interior of the building is fully modernised and Ripon Community House offers meeting, conference and training space in rooms equipped to a good standard. These facilities are available for sessional bookings from 9am to 9pm.

We know it’s not even summer yet, but whilst Father Christmas is sat on the beach, he’s getting his diary in order!
This year’s Christmas Fair will be on Saturday 6th December between 10.30am and 2.30pm
If you’d like to reserve a stall you’ll need to be quick as we only have limited spaces. £5 non-refundable deposit required with booking.
Latest News
Broadcasting Live with Your Harrogate! 🎙️🏡
Wednesday 18th June was a lively and exciting day as we welcomed Your Harrogate Radio for a special broadcast straight from our building! 📻✨ With sunshine pouring in and a fantastic atmosphere all around, it was the perfect chance to shine a spotlight on us...
Refugee Week 2025: Celebrating Community as a Superpower 🌍✨
This year, Refugee Week runs from 16th to 22nd June, and the the theme is one we hold close to our hearts here at RCH: "Community as a Superpower." 💪🏽💖 Community has the power to welcome, support, uplift and inspire - and this week, we're celebrating just that....
🌞 Ripon Together This Summer – See What’s Happening in Our Community!
As summer approaches, Ripon is buzzing with activity - and the calendar is filling up fast! Here at Ripon Community House, we love seeing our community come alive with events, festivals, and activities for all ages. Whether you're a local or just visiting, there's...
Why use us?
All the income earned for the hire of rooms for sessional hire is put back in to the building enabling us to continue to subsidise the rent for our tenants in order to ensure that services can stay local to support you.
Modern, well-equipped office accommodation with internet access points is also available for lease to non-profitmaking and voluntary organisations only.

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