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'All Aboard! The Country Bus' is back

This famous film traced a bus route via Richmond, Swaledale, Wensleydale and Ribblesdale to Kirkby Lonsdale. From Easter Sunday the bus is running again.

Apr 2 , 2026

Richmond Business Awards 2026 - shortlist announced

The Oscars are over - now it's time to roll out the red carpet again, with the prestigious Richmond Business Awards!

Apr 2 , 2026

Memorial Service for the late Lord Zetland

The Memorial Service for Mark Dundas, the late Lord Zetland, will be held at St Mary’s Church in Richmond, at 3pm on Wednesday, 15th April.

Mar 31 , 2026

Market Place proposal

More pedestrians, fewer cars in Richmond's historic Market Place?

Mar 31 , 2026

Swaledale Festival puts Richmond in the spotlight

The Swaledale Festival returns from Saturday 23 May to Saturday 6 June 2026, with Richmond once again hosting an inspiring programme of music, art and storytelling in some of its most atmospheric venues.

Mar 24 , 2026

Visiting Richmond with a wheelchair?

Richmond has hills, cobbles, and - for wheelchair users - a few challenges. But we're here to help!

Mar 18 , 2026

Artisan Market returns - Sunday 22 March

You know it must be Spring, when the Artisan Market returns to Richmond's huge, cobbled Market Place. There'll be food, drink, crafts and gifts of all kinds among the dozens of colourful stalls. No mass-produced goods whatsoever;...

Mar 18 , 2026

Piatti String Quartet, Sat 21 March

The ever-popular quartet returns again to Richmond, with an enthralling programme of classical works. Just the thing for a blustery March evening!

Mar 14 , 2026

Samba Beat with Ovinos

Fancy joining a community based Brazilian samba band , playing a variety of drums and percussion? Ovinos Samba are based in Richmond and as a community band they play for fun at local events and festivals and raise money for Yorkshire Air...

Mar 6 , 2026

March – May 'Richmond What's On' is now out

Our popular printed survey of activities, events, exhibitions, shows and guided walks is now out. You can pick up a copy, free, at Richmond Information Centre, in the Market Hall, or in any one of dozens of outlets around town. Or if you're...

Mar 2 , 2026

Town of Culture debate in the Commons

How refreshing to see harmonious cross-party debate in the House of Commons this week, when the topic of Richmond’s bid to become the first Town of Culture was discussed.

Feb 27 , 2026