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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.

The town’s many choirs and two orchestras offer up regular concerts, alongside the Richmondshire Concert Series in Spring and Autumn bringing in world-class chamber ensembles, while there’s plenty of live music at The Comrades Club and at many of the town’s great pubs. Richmond’s festivals are amazingly diverse, from the lively performance scene at MayFest to the delights of both “books and boots” at September’s Walking and Book Festival - never mind the epic Duck Race on the Swale.

Craft markets, health and wellbeing events, every kind of community group you can think of, talks, walks… you’ll always find something to enjoy.

30 Friday 30 May, 2025 - Friday 30 May, 2025

Friday 30th May

10am to 3pm

Friday

10:00 am

Donkeys at the Museum

Venue: The Green Howards Museum

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Visitors can meet and stroke these gentle animals, see authentic wartime pack saddles and VE War brasses, and discover the incredible role donkeys played in military history.

This event is part of our popular Animal Allies Exhibition, which honours the bravery of animals in wartime, from WWI to modern-day conflicts. Also on display: beautifully crafted Purple Poppies from The Donkey Breed Society’s Northern Region, highlighting the sacrifices made by animals in war and peacekeeping missions.

Sarah Booth from The Donkey Breed Society shares: “An estimated 16 million animals took part in WWI, showing astonishing bravery. Even today, donkeys are used in conflict zones around the world. We’re grateful to The Green Howards Museum for showcasing our collection as part of the Animal Allies Exhibition.”Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with history in a truly special way!

Find out more www.greenhowards.org.uk/events or call us on 01748 826561

Friday 30th May

10am to 3pm

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