September | What's On | Exploring

15th, 17th and 24th September

Exhibition On Screen: James...

The Station

Tate Britain is holding the first major retrospective of Whistler in three decades (exhibition dates: 21 May- 27 September). This blockbuster exhibition promises to reawaken the world to just how important Whistler is to art history.

Saturday 19th September 2026

10am-4.30pm

Wet-Felted Tealight Shade Workshop

All Things Bright (26 Market Place)

A full day learning wet-felting techniques to create your very own tealight shade to take home

Saturday 19th September

10.30am-12.30pm OR 1.30-4.30pm

Collage Card Making and Poetry...

All Things Bright (26 Market Place)

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

Saturday 19th September

10am-5pm

Children's Book Hunt

Richmond Market Place and The Station

80 books hidden for children to find, take home, read and either keep or re-hide to spread the joy of reading...

Saturday 19th September

Walk: Yockenthwaite Moor

Meet at The Station Car Park

A walk across the high moors south of Raydale. A Richmond Walking & Book Festival event.

Saturday 19th September

Walk: Gunnerside Gill and its...

Meet at The Station Car Park

Explore Gunnerside Gill: a rich mix of scenic beauty and industrial heritage dating back to its key importance in the days of the lead mining industry. A Richmond Walking & Book Festival event

Saturday 19th September

Visit to the Altberg Factory...

Altberg Factory Shop

A good way to get to know one of the most popular short walks from Richmond, with the added interest of a visit to Altberg, the last remaining boot manufacturer in England. A Richmond Walking & Book Festival event