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Staying cool

Enjoy the River Swale - and stay safe

There's a week of hot, hot weather ahead, and the cool, cool waters of the River Swale are calling - but take care!

Swaledale Festival 2026 Underway!

The 2026 Swaledale Festival is underway, bringing two weeks of music, creativity, walking and cultural events to communities across the northern Yorkshire Dales.

Books and Boots Box Office Opens June 15th

Richmond's Walking & Book Festival returns from 18th to 27th September this year with the usual stimulating mix of authors' talks and gorgeous walks. 

Richmond Meet Parade - Richmond Struts Its Stuff

Richmond Meet packs a big punch. Historically, it goes back 132 years, but it's certainly not stuck in the past. It's a community celebration for today's Richmond and attracts massive involvement across the town.

Visiting Richmond with an EV? [update 14 May]

If you're visiting Richmond in an electric vehicle, here is a list of the public chargers which we know of.

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.

Richmond Meet - Be Part Of The Fun!

Richmond Meet takes place alongside the traditional Whit Fair, which sets up on the Market Place around every late May Bank Holiday, with a host of cheerful rides and games. 

Twilight Markets Come To Richmond

May sees the first in a new series of Twilight Markets in Richmond's magnificent cobbled market place. It's an initiative of the Original Richmond Business and Tourism Association which aims to develop more of an early evening economy in...

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.

INTO OVER BEYOND

World-first artistic collabroation launches at Swaledale Festival Art Exhibition. The Festival’s Featured Artist Martin Lever is to showcase a one-of-akind artwork at his Swaledale-inspired solo-show “Into Over Beyond".