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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.

Right now, we are deep in the varied magnificence of the Swaledale Festival, with many events taking place in Richmond and across the Dales. 

It’s the second week of the festival, and there’s lots to enjoy, from Clare Teal's silken-voiced magic in Leyburn, to the world premiere in Aysgarth of new music inspired by the Dales and its rivers. Just before the premiere, composer Vivek Haria joins Festival patron Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason to discuss the new work and his creative process. 

The Festival closes with the infectious global folk collective Mishra + Deepa Shakthi.

We also celebrate local arts and artists, from a Richmond Chamber Orchestra collaboration to craftspeople rooted in the Dales.

Browse the full programme and book your tickets!

Monday 1 Jun, 2026 -

9:00 am

Tickets On Sale for Walking &...

Tickets On Sale for Walking &...

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Tickets go on sale on June 15th for the 2026 Richmond Walking and Book Festival. Tickets available online at www.booksandboots org or from the Information Centre, Richmond Market Hall.

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Thursday 4 Jun, 2026 - Wednesday 17 Jun 2026

4 to 17 June 

 

9:00 am

Visions of Richmond (and...

The Station

Visions of Richmond (and...

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An exhibition of Visionary Landscapes and Figurative Painting

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Friday 5 Jun, 2026 - Tuesday 30 Jun 2026

 

Friday 5th - Tuesday 30th June
9am - 8pm daily (7pm on Sundays)

All day event

Summer Spot on the Wall

The Station

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Summer Spot 2026 will run from Friday 5th - Tuesday 30th June and will be hosted exclusively in the Platform Gallery.

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Saturday 13 Jun, 2026 -

6th-7th and 13th-14th June 2026

10am-5pm

All day event

North Yorkshire Open Studios

Goosewing Studios, The Station

North Yorkshire Open Studios

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Amongst over 200 other artists & jewellers across North Yorkshire, see Jaci Stroud and Carol Watson at work.

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Saturday 13 Jun, 2026 - Sunday 14 Jun 2026

Saturday 13th - Sunday 14th June

All day event

Richmond Bike Park Volunteer Dig

Richmond Bike Park

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A volunteer dig weekend to help with construction at Richmond Bike Park

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Sunday 14 Jun, 2026 -

6th-7th and 13th-14th June 2026

10am-5pm

All day event

North Yorkshire Open Studios

Goosewing Studios, The Station

North Yorkshire Open Studios

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Art, Talks & Workshops, June

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Amongst over 200 other artists & jewellers across North Yorkshire, see Jaci Stroud and Carol Watson at work.

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Sunday 14 Jun, 2026 -

14th June 2026

10.45am - 1pm

10:45 am

Indian Block Printing Workshop

Bbinfinkle Interiors Artists Studio

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Join us in our artists’ studio to learn the history and ancient art of traditional Indian block printing. Print your own beautiful designs using a wide range of hand-carved blocks, antique and new.

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Sunday 14 Jun, 2026 -

Sunday 14th June 2026

1.30 - 5pm

1:30 pm

Open Garden for Richmond MayFest

Mr Yorke's Walled Garden

Open Garden for Richmond MayFest

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Visit beautiful and historic Mr Yorke's Walled Garden, and support Richmond MayFest

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Sunday 14 Jun, 2026 -

Monday 15th June

2pm

2:00 pm

Swale WI Meeting

Richmond Town Hall

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A talk from Joseph Kumirayi on ‘From Zimbabwe to Brompton on Swale’

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