Things to do in Ripley

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  • Cheshirebornandbred
    Manchester, UK150 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Unless you're a train enthusiast then it's rather boring in my opinion. Went for the Easter weekend. It wasn't that well organised and very underwhelming. The short train ride to the destination is quite nice but once you get there there's really not much to see of interested at all.
    Written 7 April 2023
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  • Resort56553499485
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing, very busy , great bargains to be had.
    Vintage items, antiques , bric a brac .
    Never disappointed. Friendly staff
    Written 26 July 2024
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  • titch
    Langley Mill, UK22 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Dog friendly even allowed in the cafe, volunteers are very friendly, been going for a few years & looking forward to next season, our dog diesel loves visiting his new friends at the west shed
    Written 20 October 2024
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  • Kathleen C
    Derbyshire, UK6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful church standing back from a busy road but a peaceful place to sit and relax when you need a break from shopping.
    Written 25 March 2019
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  • therichastill
    Stevenage, UK3,414 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I last visited the Midland Railway Centre 7 years ago so it was good to go and visit again. If you use google it will take you to Butterley station where there is free parking.

    There is a gift shop here with a variety of thing to buy depending on your age and pocket size.

    There are trains running and when I visited there was a class 142 (nodding donkey) unit running along the line.

    You can get off at Swanwick Junction which is the main area of restoration. There are plenty of things to see including the West Shed which is where the LMS steam engines are maintained as well as the diesel shed and the Golden Valley railway which is a nice little miniature railway running down the valley.

    If you like railways it's certainly worth checking out.
    Written 13 October 2022
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  • brianbaconheanor2017
    Derby, UK936 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This remembrance column unlike a lot of others is well maintained and only a few yards from the market place and town square
    There are hundreds of local names
    Enscibed on the on this obelisk
    No only remembers the two great wars but all the small wars we under took in the name of freedom
    Korea Iraq Afghanistan and others
    The column is set in lovely church grounds well with a visit for contemplation

    Written 7 May 2019
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  • pboroman
    Peterborough101 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good old old-fashioned pub that's popular and well-used by locals. It offers a good range of real beers and ales and a selection of snacks and pies. It can get busy and crowded and a few are a bit loud (you know who you are). I would highly recommend it but if you are after a traditional independent pub with good beer at reasonable prices this is for you.
    Written 11 September 2024
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  • Alan G
    Ripley, UK693 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We met up with friends here for NYE pre-curry drinks and enjoyed good beer, served efficiently by friendly staff and at a reasonable price. Plenty of parking outside the pub if you need it and 5 mins walk from at least four decent curry houses. What more do you need?
    Written 2 January 2020
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  • Pam T
    Ripley, UK317 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    This place was probably great when it first opened but it is quite small and does not have the features that most playcentres now have.-you soon see it all and overall ready for a revamp. Staff ok and it hosts some additional clubs
    Written 2 February 2020
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  • Clare M
    Derby, UK17 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Visited ester day with partner. Cheap pints, free pool Tues and Thursday, clean, live sports. A good all rounder for a cheap night out. Only things to improve... They don't serve food or accept card payments.
    Written 3 October 2018
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  • Colonel B
    Nottingham, UK1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A very relaxing hour spent with Layla and Candy. The massage definitely exceeded my expectations and left me very relaxed and stress free. My thanks to Candy and Layla who did all they could to pamper me. I shall certainly return.
    Written 22 March 2023
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  • Cymraes1970
    Ilkeston, UK46 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a fantastic day creating a piece of batik with Sue's tuition. She is a lovely friendly teacher who gives you just the right amount of information and guidance while also allowing you the space to create and let your imagination flow.
    The process of batik is fascinating and Sue provided us with plenty of examples and the history of batik.
    I left with my framed finished piece feeling happy, relaxed and like I'd achieved something. I would like to go back and try something else as this is addictive.
    Written 30 June 2024
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