Ripon Cathedral to Feature Live on BBC One This Easter

We’re thrilled to share some wonderful news for our city

BBC One will be broadcasting the Festal Eucharist live from Ripon Cathedral on Easter Day, available on both BBC One and BBC iPlayer. 📺✨
It’s fantastic to see Ripon, North Yorkshire, and the Diocese of Leeds placed firmly in the national spotlight as we celebrate Easter together.

Ripon Cathedral isn’t just a place of worship — it’s one of the oldest and most important heritage sites in England. 🕍
Founded by St Wilfrid in 672AD, the Cathedral is home to the remarkable Anglo‑Saxon crypt, one of the oldest surviving built structures in any English cathedral. Over the centuries, it has evolved from its early monastic roots into the stunning building we know today, shaped by Norman architecture, Gothic craftsmanship, and generations of devotion.

For Ripon, the Cathedral is the city’s beating heart — a landmark that draws visitors from across the UK and beyond. It anchors Ripon as a destination rich in history, culture, music, and spiritual depth, and plays a vital role in our visitor economy and sense of place. 🌿💒

Having Easter worship shared with viewers nationwide is a true honour and a celebration of everything Ripon Cathedral represents: continuity, community, and a living tradition that still inspires. 🙏

Ripon Cathedral will share more details over the coming weeks as this special broadcast approaches. 🌼