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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

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Fireworks - Thank You!

Fireworks - Thank You!

5 Nov 2025

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🎆 Richmond Fireworks Celebration 2025 🎆 What a fantastic evening at Richmond School for this year’s Fireworks Celebration! It’s always such a pleasure to see our community come...

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Remembrance Sunday - 9th...

Remembrance Sunday - 9th...

9 Nov 2025

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🌺 Richmond Remembers This weekend, our town came together in solemn remembrance to honour those who served, those who sacrificed, and those who continue to protect the freedoms we hold dear. On...

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Sara Cox's Great Northern...

Sara Cox's Great Northern...

12 Nov 2025

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What an evening for Richmond! 💛🐻 As Mayor of Richmond, alongside the Mayoress Sherrie, we could not be prouder of our wonderful town today.  The whole community came together in true...

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Christmas Lights Switch On

Christmas Lights Switch On

28 Nov 2025

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Mayor's Audit Money

Mayor's Audit Money

6 Dec 2025

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