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Blues in the Pews

For the last few years, St Mary's Church in Richmond has rocked to some very unexpected blues bands - and drawn big audiences in the process. Coming up on Friday 27 April, at 20:00, is the high-octane vocalist Pat Fulgoni.

Foxglove Covert - simply entrancing (Update 17 April)

Foxglove Covert is a superb Local Nature Reserve near Richmond - but getting into it has always been a bit of a challenge.

No longer!

Swaledale Festival events in Richmond - which tickets are still available?

Swaledale Festival events can sell out fast... Here are the Richmond-based ticketed events for which tickets are still available. But don't delay. Get your orders in now!

'All Aboard! The Country Bus' is back

This famous film traced a bus route via Richmond, Swaledale, Wensleydale and Ribblesdale to Kirkby Lonsdale. From Easter Sunday the bus is running again.

Richmond Business Awards 2026 - shortlist announced

The Oscars are over - now it's time to roll out the red carpet again, with the prestigious Richmond Business Awards!

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.

Market Place proposal

More pedestrians, fewer cars in Richmond's historic Market Place?

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.

Visiting Richmond with a wheelchair?

Richmond has hills, cobbles, and - for wheelchair users - a few challenges. But we're here to help!

Artisan Market returns - Sunday 22 March

You know it must be Spring, when the Artisan Market returns to Richmond's huge, cobbled Market Place. There'll be food, drink, crafts and gifts of all kinds among the dozens of colourful stalls. No mass-produced goods whatsoever;...

Piatti String Quartet, Sat 21 March

The ever-popular quartet returns again to Richmond, with an enthralling programme of classical works. Just the thing for a blustery March evening!

Samba Beat with Ovinos

Fancy joining a community based Brazilian samba band , playing a variety of drums and percussion? Ovinos Samba are based in Richmond and as a community band they play for fun at local events and festivals and raise money for Yorkshire Air...