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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.

And coming up is Richmond MayFest - the town's annual celebration of spring with loads of music, dance and family fun going on all over the town. This year it is all happening on May 2nd-May 4th, with the May Fair at Richmond Castle, concerts, ceilidh, Folk Fest, Baroque Fest, Day of Dance and much much more. Find out the whole programme and book your tickets here.

Tuesday 2 Jun, 2026 - Tuesday 2 Jun 2026

6:00 pm

Remembering Lt Donald Simpson...

A family's perspective

Remembering Lt Donald Simpson...

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Join Ron Dransfield, great Nephew on Lt Donald Simson Bell as he brings a unique perspective by telling his story from the family perspective.  £15 per person to include museum admission, welcome drink and talk. Tel: 01748 826561.

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Saturday 6 Jun, 2026 - Saturday 6 Jun 2026

All day event

War Games - Operation Overlord

Would you change history? - Now is your chance

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On the Anniversary of D-Day The Green Howards Museum will be hosting a day of War Games. Would you change history? This is your chance to do so. Various time slots and packages available from £10 - £35 per person. Tel: 01748 826561....

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Tuesday 23 Jun, 2026 - Tuesday 23 Jun 2026

10:00 am

23rd June Light and Dark Full...

will explore the qualities of chalk pastels and the technique of chiaroscuro.

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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 1 Jul 2026

10:00 am

1st July Southbank to the Somme

Full Day Workshop and Talks

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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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