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Richmond launches programme for 2026 Heritage Open Days Festival

Richmond is getting ready to celebrate its history and heritage with a packed programme of free events for this year’s Heritage Open Days festival, taking place from 11 to 20 September.

Richmond Presents Summer on The Swale

There’s no better place for family fun this summer than Richmond!

Summer on the Swale launches with Outdoor Cinema!

Outoor Cinema comes to the banks of the Swale... as Summer on the Swale, kicks off with three nights of films, all hosted by The Station.

Painter? Sculptor? Musician? Poet?

If you're an artist in North Yorkshire, this is for you.

North Yorkshire Council wants to help artists. Check out this new website.

One of the World's most Breathtaking Cinemas

Right here - in Richmond

The Financial Times has named our own Station Cinema among the very best in the world.

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

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

Do the words "Sustainable Future" send you to sleep?

They shouldn't. This survey is your chance to help shape a sustainable future for North Yorkshire.

Calling all budding artists!

Time running out to grab your spot

The Station has recently announced the return of Summer Spot 2026, an exciting opportunity for amateur and professional artists to exhibit artwork Don't miss your chance to grab a spot - bookings close at 12 noon on Wednesday 13 May...

Free, downloadable FAQsheets

Tips for your visit to Richmond. If you're coming with a dog or a child, if you have mobility issues, or if you plan to tour round Richmondshire by car - these are for you.

Duck!

After MayFest...more mayhem! Richmond's famous and completely bonkers annual Duck Race takes place this year at 2pm on Bank Holiday Monday, 4 May. It's not the Grand National, it's not Henley - but it's very, very Richmond.

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.

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.