Spa Gardens is a beautiful park right in the heart of Ripon. It's been recognised for its high-quality maintenance and facilities and has been awarded Green Flag status.

In the centre of the park is a splendid Victorian bandstand, where band concerts take place on Sunday afternoons throughout the summer. For birdwatchers, carefully sited nesting boxes have encouraged many varieties to make a home in the gardens. There's also a cafe serving home cooked food and cakes, and you can enjoy a round of crazy golf or try playing bowls.

There's limited on-street parking in Church Lane alongside Spa Park, opposite the entrance to Spa Gardens. The main entrance is easily accessible and there are disabled toilets in the gardens. The entrance from Skellbank is very steep with many steps.