Ripon HIVE

Ripon HIVE
Wakeman Welfare Facility
21 Engineer Regiment RE
Claro Barracks
Ripon
North Yorks HG4 2RD

Ripon HIVE provides an outreach service to Topcliffe on Thursdays.  Please call or email Ripon HIVE for details.

Email: riponhive@armymail.mod.uk
Tel/Fax: 01765 632326
Mil: (9)4711 Ext 4326
Opening Hours (Ripon) : Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 0930 - 1430
Opening Hours (Topcliffe):  Thurs 0930 - 1430

Steeped in history, the ancient City of Ripon is home to one of the oldest Cathedrals in England dating back to the 7th Century. It boasts many charming buildings within delightful streets and maintains a variety of old traditions. There are numerous places of interest, including craft and specialist shops and Ripon is also within easy travelling distance of Harrogate, Leeds and York. The Ripon Racecourse calendar hosts popular race days throughout the summer. There are also many festivals and the market square provides a perfect venue for regular cultural and fun events throughout the year. The city is bounded on one side by the magnificent Yorkshire Dales and on the other side by the atmospheric North Yorkshire Moors. There is an extensive variety of leisure activities in the area and the landscape lends itself to most outdoor pursuits, ideal for gentle walks with the family or for the more energetic, running, cycling and rock climbing.

The unit gymnasium is well equipped and open to all over the age of 16. Badminton, netball and ladies aerobics are all popular and cater to all levels of fitness. The Wakeman Facility is home to most of the community based clubs and events in Claro Barracks. These include coffee mornings, Mums and Tots, youth club and Brownies. The 'Wakeman Club' may be booked for private functions. The 'HUB' provides internet access, Londis shop and bar/food facilities.