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There's never a dull moment in Richmond...

There’s always something to do and somewhere to go in Richmond. With the unique Georgian Theatre Royal plus the award-winning independent cinema at The Station, drama and cinema are well taken care of, and then there’s the sparkling events programme at the Green Howards Museum, as well as Richmond Castle and the Richmondshire Museum.

Right now, we are deep in the varied magnificence of the Swaledale Festival, with many events taking place in Richmond and across the Dales. 

It’s the second week of the festival, and there’s lots to enjoy, from Clare Teal's silken-voiced magic in Leyburn, to the world premiere in Aysgarth of new music inspired by the Dales and its rivers. Just before the premiere, composer Vivek Haria joins Festival patron Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason to discuss the new work and his creative process. 

The Festival closes with the infectious global folk collective Mishra + Deepa Shakthi.

We also celebrate local arts and artists, from a Richmond Chamber Orchestra collaboration to craftspeople rooted in the Dales.

Browse the full programme and book your tickets!

Friday 10 Jul, 2026 - Sunday 12 Jul 2026

10th-12th July 2026

10-5pm

All day event

Conquest: Living History

Richmond Castle

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Festivals, July

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Step into the 11th century this weekend and experience the sights, sounds (and smells!) of Norman life.

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Friday 10 Jul, 2026 - Saturday 11 Jul 2026

Friday 10 & Saturday 11 July

7.30pm

7:30 pm

Twice Nightly

The Georgian Theatre Royal

Twice Nightly

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

344

A celebration of the glory days of Variety.

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Saturday 11 Jul, 2026 -

11th July 2026

9.30am - 12.30pm OR 1.30-4.30pm

All day event

Collage Card Making and Poetry...

All Things Bright (26 Market Place)

Collage Card Making and Poetry...

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Art, Talks & Workshops, July

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Inspired by poetry, create a seaside-themed card to take home using a variety of craft materials

 

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Saturday 11 Jul, 2026 - Saturday 25 Jul 2026

Saturday 11th July - Saturday 25th July (excluding Sundays)

10.00am - 4.30pm

10:00 am

Christmas in July

The Green Howards Museum

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News-Events, What's On, Children & Families, July

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The Green Howards Museum is alive with summertime festive fun once again for our annual Christmas in July celebrations whilst remembering the military connection.

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Saturday 11 Jul, 2026 -

11th July 2026

12 noon - 4.30pm

12:00 pm

Family Summer Barbecue

St Mary's Church

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July

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Family Summer Barbeque with Fun and Games St. Mary's Church, Richmond

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Sunday 12 Jul, 2026 -

12th July 2026

10.45am - 1pm

10:45 am

Indian Block Printing Workshop

Bbinfinkle Interiors Artists Studio

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Art, Talks & Workshops, July

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Join us in our artists’ studio to learn the history and ancient art of traditional Indian block printing. Print your own beautiful designs using a wide range of hand-carved blocks, antique and new.

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Tuesday 14 Jul, 2026 -

14th July 2026

 

All day event

Little White Bus Excursion to...

Various pick up points

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July

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Join us for a one-day Little White Bus excursion to the industrial and thriving town of Halifax.

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Tuesday 14 Jul, 2026 -

Tuesday 14th July

7pm

7:00 pm

The Work of the Commonwealth...

Richmond Town Hall

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Art, Talks & Workshops, July

52

Pat Burgess describes the worldwide reach of the Commission and its work maintaining cemeteries and monuments.

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Tuesday 14 Jul, 2026 -

Tuesday 14th July

7pm

7:00 pm

Richmond Women’s Institute...

Richmond Town Hall

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Art, Talks & Workshops, Clubs & Societies, July

45

A talk by Dunelme Metal Detecting Club

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