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

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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...

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Richmond Business Awards Open For Entries

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Entries are now open for Richmond’s Business Awards 2026. The awards, which are held every two years, celebrate the variety and quality of businesses in Richmond and the surrounding area, along with the people who run them and work in them.

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2026 Swaledale Festival - programme out now, tickets soon...

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Here's another sign of Spring! For two weeks every year, the Swaledale Festival returns to the northern Yorkshire Dales and Richmond. The artists are of the highest international standard. With events of all kinds...

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First shoots of Spring at Kiplin

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Kiplin Hall is re-opening to visitors on 6 February. It's snowdrop time!

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Theatre unveils new Spring/Summer Season

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Tickets are now on sale for the Spring/Summer 2026 season at Richmond’s Georgian Theatre Royal, offering an exciting mix of theatre, music, comedy and family entertainment from February to August.

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Lucy Pittaway at The Station from 16 January

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Lucy Pittaway has been named the UK's Most Popular Selling Published Artist - no fewer than three times. Pick up one of her prints!

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Richmondshire Concerts Spring Season

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The Richmondshire Concert Series returns from February to April with three great and contrasting offerings.

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Wanted – Mayfest Royals!

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The search is on for a May Queen and May King to be crowned in Richmond Castle on Saturday morning of May Fest.

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Battle Bowlers & Football Boots

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Battle Bowlers & Football Boots – a major new exhibition at The Green Howards Museum.

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Cinderella opens at The Georgian Theatre Royal

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Cinderella opens at The Georgian Theatre Royal, bringing festive magic and local touches to audiences until 10 January 2026.

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Richmond comes together for Remembrance with striking displays across town

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Richmond is proudly marking Remembrance with striking displays across the town, featuring knitted poppies, poems, and creative tributes that honour those who have served.

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Local artists invited to exhibit at The Georgian Theatre Royal in 2026

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Local artists are invited to exhibit their work in The Georgian Theatre Royal’s exhibition Gallery from February to November 2026

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