York
Departing from York Piccadilly in the city centre, and also picking up at York Rail Station, there’s plenty of choice for prior breakfast or coffee nearby. Amongst the selection of cafes and coffee shops, you can fill up on a healthy porridge or a hearty full English at Brew & Brownie, or wake up with speciality Scandinavian-inspired Vi Coffee at Spark, to prepare you for the day ahead. Upon returning to the city later, York’s many restaurants and bars will keep your day out going into the night. For communal vibes and good times, try Ambiente, whose two branches – on Fossgate and Goodramgate – serve delicious sharing tapas and quality drinks in an atmosphere that’s as cosy or vibrant as you like. And on the same street as the latter site, you can plan your next journey beyond Ripon by visiting Heritage Collection Travel, a local independent travel agent who tailor-make trips from York all around the world.

Boroughbridge
Between York and Ripon, the no.82 visits the attractive North Yorkshire market town of Boroughbridge. Hop off here to explore the picturesque streets and rich history – notably the ancient and mysterious monument Devil’s Arrows standing stones, which are reputed to be around 4,000 years old. Modern-day Boroughbridge has lots to offer too, with a pretty river walk and a high street of cafes, shops, pubs and restaurants. On here you’ll find FINK, a lovely local store that’s ethical and exceptional; for food, gifts, personal care and homeware, for the everyday and for luxury, you’ll be on your way from FINK with something lovely and local. A minute down the road is another warm and welcoming space, Hideaway Home and Kitchen. This stylish cafe is great for all day dining, with mouthwatering menus for brunch and lunch, plus a stylish store of beautiful, eco-friendly homeware products.

Ripon
Onto our destination, Ripon greets us with the magnificent sight of Ripon Cathedral – confirming its city status and towering majestically in the skyline. This beautiful building has over 1350 years of fascinating history and you can explore it all for free! Stroll Ripon’s quintessential Yorkshire streets which combine traditional independence alongside modern amenities; lined with shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, leading to the central square which every Thursday and Saturday hosts the vibrant Ripon Market. Sample the northern hospitality by eating out and drinking in at unique and tasty places. Daytime, Realitea cooks up authentic Indian food in a traditional Yorkshire tearoom – an unexpected mix which works wonderfully. For lunch, Oliver’s Pantry serves delicious homemade grub in a stylishly quirky setting. For dinner, Mario’s Restaurant 27 delivers Italian excellence for Yorkshire appetites. And for drinks, Portly Pig is a cute and cosy bar and bottle shop serving beers from local breweries alongside other quality refreshments. After all this, the no.82 will be ready to bus you all the way back to York.

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