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Twilight Markets Come To Richmond

May sees the first in a new series of Twilight Markets in Richmond's magnificent cobbled market place. It's an initiative of the Original Richmond Business and Tourism Association which aims to develop more of an early evening economy in...

INTO OVER BEYOND

World-first artistic collabroation launches at Swaledale Festival Art Exhibition. The Festival’s Featured Artist Martin Lever is to showcase a one-of-akind artwork at his Swaledale-inspired solo-show “Into Over Beyond".

Blues in the Pews

For the last few years, St Mary's Church in Richmond has rocked to some very unexpected blues bands - and drawn big audiences in the process. Coming up on Friday 27 April, at 20:00, is the high-octane vocalist Pat Fulgoni.

Foxglove Covert - simply entrancing (Update 17 April)

Foxglove Covert is a superb Local Nature Reserve near Richmond - but getting into it has always been a bit of a challenge.

No longer!

Swaledale Festival events in Richmond - which tickets are still available?

Swaledale Festival events can sell out fast... Here are the Richmond-based ticketed events for which tickets are still available. But don't delay. Get your orders in now!

'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.

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!

Market Place proposal

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

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...

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.

Rainy Half-Term Hols? Don't Despair

It never rains in Yorkshire, of course. But just in case it does and you're kicking your heels at home or in a B&B, or your children are driving you mad, Richmond's wonderful Station Cinema is here to save the day.

Richmond - UK's first 'Town of Culture'?

Richmond is bidding to be recognised as the first ever UK Town of Culture. And why not? For a town of about 8,000 people, Richmond packs an astonishing amount of theatre, music, sport, festivals, museums, heritage and arts events into its...