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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.

Mar 31 , 2026

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.

Mar 24 , 2026

Visiting Richmond with a wheelchair?

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

Mar 18 , 2026

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;...

Mar 18 , 2026

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!

Mar 14 , 2026

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...

Mar 6 , 2026

Tours re-start at the Georgian Theatre Royal for the 2026 Season

Step back in time as behind-the-scenes tours of Richmond’s historic theatre return this February.

Feb 17 , 2026

Richmond Castle, cause for celebration

It's not just Valentine's Day: at Richmond Castle, Saturday 14 February marks the end of the winter schedule!

Feb 13 , 2026

Richmond Primary School Children benefit from the success of the Coast to Coast Passport

Profits from the Coast to Coast Passport are helping Richmond schoolchildren enjoy outdoor learning, with new wellies and waterproofs donated to local schools.

Feb 4 , 2026

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

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...

Jan 29 , 2026

Theatre unveils new Spring/Summer Season

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.

Jan 21 , 2026