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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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News, News-Events

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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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Saturday 27 Jun, 2026 - Sunday 26 Jul 2026

Various dates between 27th June and 26th July

All day event

Volunteer Dig at Richmond Bike Park

Richmond Bike Park

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Outdoor, Fitness & Wellbeing, June, July

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Various dates available to come and be part of the dig, to help with the construction of the Bike Park.

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Saturday 11 Jul, 2026 - Saturday 25 Jul 2026

Saturday 11th July - Saturday 25th July (excluding Sundays)

10.00am - 4.30pm

10:00 am

Christmas in July

The Green Howards Museum

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News-Events, What's On, Children & Families, July

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The Green Howards Museum is alive with summertime festive fun once again for our annual Christmas in July celebrations whilst remembering the military connection.

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Friday 17 Jul, 2026 - Wednesday 29 Jul 2026

Friday 17th - Wednesday 29th July

All day event

Discover British Birds

Richmondshire Museum

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Art, Talks & Workshops, July

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Enjoy hands-on activities and explore the rich heritage of birdwatching.

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Monday 20 Jul, 2026 - Friday 31 Jul 2026

Monday 20th - Friday 31 July

 

All day event

Explore, Create, Discover

Richmondshire Museum

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Art, Talks & Workshops, July

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Enjoy a family-friendly exploration of Celtic heritage in Yorkshire.

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Monday 20 Jul, 2026 -

Mondaay 20th July 

2pm

2:00 pm

Swale WI Meeting

Richmond Town Hall

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Art, Talks & Workshops, Clubs & Societies, July

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A talk by Joanne Aston on ‘Mad Women Walking – 500-Mile Pilgrimage Santiago to Compostela’.

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Monday 20 Jul, 2026 -

Every Wednesday

6pm-7pm

6:00 pm

Walking Rugby

Richmondshire Rugby Club

Walking Rugby

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Outdoor, Fitness & Wellbeing, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

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Join a group of mostly over 50's who wanted to be involved in a team sport. Many of us used to play rugby and so we started walking rugby.

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Tuesday 21 Jul, 2026 - Tuesday 21 Jul 2026

Tuesdays 

1pm to 3pm

1:00 pm

Time Together Tuesday Cafe

Venue: Town Hall

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Clubs & Societies, Outdoor, Fitness & Wellbeing, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

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A social group, offering lunch and good company, run by local volunteers, with support from Dementia Forward, Age UK and Carer Plus.

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Tuesday 21 Jul, 2026 -

Tuesday 21st July

7pm

7:00 pm

The Marske Estate, 1592-1965

Richmond Town Hall

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Art, Talks & Workshops, July

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Local historian Stephen Clarke explores the origins of the Marske estate and the circumstances that led to its decline.

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