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What's on in August

There's never a dull moment in Richmond with its regular theatre, cinema and countless other organised events and activities
Monday 22 Jun, 2026 -

Every Wednesday

6pm-7pm

6:00 pm

Walking Rugby

Richmondshire Rugby Club

Walking Rugby

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Outdoor, Fitness & Wellbeing, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

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Join a group of mostly over 50's who wanted to be involved in a team sport. Many of us used to play rugby and so we started walking rugby.

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Tuesday 23 Jun, 2026 - Tuesday 23 Jun 2026

Tuesdays 

1pm to 3pm

1:00 pm

Time Together Tuesday Cafe

Venue: Town Hall

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A social group, offering lunch and good company, run by local volunteers, with support from Dementia Forward, Age UK and Carer Plus.

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Wednesday 24 Jun, 2026 - Wednesday 24 Jun 2026

Wednesdays

11.15am to 12.15pm

11:00 am

Seated and Social

Richmond Town Hall

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A gentle seated exercise class designed to improve strength, coordination and mobility.

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Saturday 27 Jun, 2026 -

Last Saturday of the month

5pm - 9pm

5:00 pm

Richmond Twilight Market

Richmond Market Place

Richmond Twilight Market

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Festivals, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

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Browse the stalls, snap up some tasty food and enjoy the entertainment. 

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Thursday 23 Jul, 2026 - Wednesday 29 Jul 2026

Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 July and Wednesday 29 July to Saturday 1 August  

7.30pm

7:30 pm

The Tempest

The Georgian Theatre Royal

The Tempest

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What's On, Music, Film & Theatre, Display in Sidebar, July, August

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Richmond Amateur Dramatic Society invite you to a world of magic, revenge and redemption.

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Wednesday 29 Jul, 2026 - Saturday 1 Aug 2026

Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 July and Wednesday 29 July to Saturday 1 August

7.30pm

7:30 pm

The Tempest

The Georgian Theatre Royal

The Tempest

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What's On, Music, Film & Theatre, Display in Sidebar, July, August

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Richmond Amateur Dramatic Society invite you to a world of magic, revenge and redemption.

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Saturday 1 Aug, 2026 -

Saturday 1 August

All day event

Yorkshire Day

Richmond Market Place and Richmondshire Museum

Yorkshire Day

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Festivals, August

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It''s Yorkshire Day! Cue lots of pudding action and beautiful white roses...

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Saturday 1 Aug, 2026 -

Saturday 1st August

10am-1pm

10:00 am

Jesmonite Plant Pot workshop

All Things Bright (26 Market Place)

Jesmonite Plant Pot workshop

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Art, Talks & Workshops, August

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Cast, colour & create your own big plant pot using eco-friendly Jesmonite resin

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Saturday 1 Aug, 2026 -

Saturday 1st August

2-4pm

2:00 pm

Jesmonite Funky Décor workshop

All Things Bright (26 Market Place)

Jesmonite Funky Décor workshop

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Art, Talks & Workshops, August

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Cast, colour & create not one but four fabulous pieces to take home using eco-friendly Jesmonite resin.

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Sunday 2 Aug, 2026 -

Sunday 2nd August

All day event

Richmond Food Festival

Richmond Market Place

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Festivals, August

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Come to Richmond Market Place for a day of foodie heaven at the Richmond Food Festival.

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Monday 3 Aug, 2026 - Saturday 15 Aug 2026

Monday 3rd August - Saturday 15th August

All day event

Children's Activity Days

Richmondshire Museum

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Art, Talks & Workshops, August

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Explore the history of fans and decorate your own fan.

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Tuesday 4 Aug, 2026 -

Tuesday 4th August

7pm

7:00 pm

German PoW Camps in the...

Richmond Town Hall

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Art, Talks & Workshops, August

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Dave Durham reveals the network of camps and highlights stories of prisoners, including those who chose to remain after the war

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