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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!

Monday 1 Jun, 2026 -

9:00 am

Tickets On Sale for Walking &...

Tickets On Sale for Walking &...

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Tickets go on sale on June 15th for the 2026 Richmond Walking and Book Festival. Tickets available online at www.booksandboots org or from the Information Centre, Richmond Market Hall.

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Tuesday 23 Jun, 2026 - Tuesday 23 Jun 2026

23rd June 2026

10am - 4pm

10:00 am

Light and Dark Art Workshop

The Green Howards Museum

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. Light and Dark Full Day Art Workshop with Kane Cunningham. Join renowned artist Kane at The Green Howards Museum for a full day workshop experimenting with drawing techniques on black sugar paper and abstract watercolour in the afternoon....

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Wednesday 1 Jul, 2026 -

Wednesday 1st July 2026

10am-4.30pm

10:00 am

Southbank to the Somme

The Green Howards Museum

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News-Events, What's On, Art, Talks & Workshops, July

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Join us on Wednesday 1st July for an exclusive event to commemorate William ‘Twiggy’ Short VC. Guests will hear about Twiggy and his selfless actions on 6th August 1916 at Munster Alley Trench on the Somme.  The day will end with...

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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 18 Jul, 2026 - Saturday 18 Jul 2026

Saturday 18th July

4.00pm - 6.00pm

4:00 pm

Book Talk: Breakout by Chris Ryan

The Green Howards Museum

Book Talk: Breakout by Chris Ryan

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Join us for this rare opportunity to listen to Chris talk about his new book as he stops in at The Green Howards Museum during his current charity Coast to Coast Bike Ride. Dive into the thrilling world of Chris Ryan’s Breakout and learn...

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Saturday 8 Aug, 2026 - Saturday 8 Aug 2026

Saturday 8th August

2.00pm - 4.00pm

2:00 pm

Grandad Was A Green ‘Oward, the...

The Green Howards Museum

Grandad Was A Green ‘Oward, the...

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News-Events, What's On, August

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Come and join us Saturday August 8th at 2pm, to hear the results of Gary’s research: Grandad Was A Green ‘Oward, the ‘Unofficial History’ of an ‘Unofficial Pal’s Battalion’…

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Tuesday 22 Sep, 2026 - Tuesday 22 Sep 2026

Tuesday 22nd September

6.00pm - 8.00pm

6:00 pm

1914-1918: Medical...

The Green Howards Museum

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News-Events, What's On, Art, Talks & Workshops, September

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Join us at The Green Howards Museum for an insightful event exploring the medical landscape during the years 1914 to 1918. This gathering will delve into the expectations, realities, and advancements in medicine...

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