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Veteran cars visiting Richmond, 30 July

If you love the smell of hot oil, and the clackety-clack of old machinery, you need to visit Richmond on 30 July.

Autumn/Winter Season unveiled at Richmond's Georgian Theatre Royal

New Autumn/Winter Season at The Georgian Theatre Royal goes on sale.

Diverting Bus Route

832 bus will divert via Ribblehead, Ingleton

The popular 832 Summer Sunday bus will go via Ingleton rather than Sedbergh for the rest of this year.

Step back into the golden age of variety with Twice Nightly at The Georgian Theatre Royal

A much-loved Richmond performer returns to the Georgian stage.

Large Grant for Business Association

Membership Drive Follows

The Original Richmond Business and Tourism Association has won a £150,000 grant. As well as boosting the town's economy, the Association is aiming to attract more members.

Markets in and around Richmond

Locations and shopping days

If you're going to be in Richmond, and fancy a day browsing through top-quality local produce and goods, in town or out of town, eatable, drinkable or giftable, you'll be spoiled for choice.

Park with care!

Police warn against inconsiderate parking

Careless parking at visitor attractions could block essential access for residents and emergency services - and lead to enforcement action.

A good week for book-lovers

Walking & Books tickets available & Platform Pop-Up Book Fair

As tickets go on sale for Walking & Book Festival in September, enjoy Pop-up Book Fair at Richmond Station on Sunday 21st June 2026, 10am - 4pm

Hope Moor Wind Farm

Feedback invited

Hope Moor Wind Farm is a proposed large-scale development on the moors between Richmond and Barnard Castle. The developer. Fred Olsen Renewables, is keen to get public feedback, by 30 June.

Jane Hatcher - eminent local historian [Update 14 June]

Jane Hatcher leaves many books on Richmondshire, and many friends.

Mr. Yorke's Walled Garden Open Afternoon 2026

raising funds for MayFest and Just the Job

Sunday 14 Jun 2026 1:00pm - 5:00pm - a highlight of the summer calendar - the annual opportunity to spend time in one of Richmond's favourite gardens.

Volunteers’ Week 2026 – a UK-wide celebration

Volunteers’ Week returns this year for the 42nd year. Monday 1 to Sunday 7 June 2026 is a chance to celebrate the invaluable contribution volunteers make across the UK in charities and othr organisations.