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Carricks fish van in Richmond's busy Market Place

Richmond Town Council

Richmond is a charming market town blessed with a spectacular topographical setting in Swale Valley, gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.

Its sloping Market Place is a delight, surrounded by mainly 18th century buildings with the Gothic medieval Trinity Church in the middle, and a clock tower at the head of it. Richmond Castle, with its commanding position overlooking the valley, was among the earliest built in England after the Norman Conquest.

People enjoying Richmond falls

About Our Town

Founded by the Normans in 1071, Richmond is a vibrant market town

Richmond is extremely conscious of its legacy, which includes the captivatingly beautiful Georgian Theatre Royal in its original building, now sympathetically extended to provide a range of much-needed facilities, such as a cafe/bar, and numerous examples of fine town houses built by wool merchants in the 18th century. There's a weekly outdoor market in the Market Place, keeping that great tradition alive.  The award-winning Station, opened in 2007, is stunning, with a cinema, restaurant and a range of shops serving local produce, a visit to Richmond Station is not to be missed.

For further information on Richmond, please visit Richmond.org.

A new video has been launched by Richmond Town Council to promote Richmond’s shops, businesses and attractions.

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Coffee Mornings 2025

Coffee Mornings 2025

1 Dec 2024

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Confirmed Dates for Coffee Mornings at Richmond Town Hall 2025

Please contact us to enquire about availability.

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Garden Competition 2025 Winners

Garden Competition 2025 Winners

22 Jul 2025

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    WINNER OF PATISON SHIELD                                    LYNNE BURTONWOOD...

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Boundary Riding 2025

Boundary Riding 2025

27 Aug 2025

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Many thanks to everyone who joined us to make the Boundary Riding 2025 a success! More photos in our gallery. 

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Mayor of Richmond's Charity...

Mayor of Richmond's Charity...

30 Aug 2025

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Charity Golf Day   The Mayor of Richmond, Cllr Carl Tate held his Charity Golf Day on Saturday, 30th August at Richmond Golf Club. The event was a huge success with 92 golfers taking...

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