What's On / Local Events in Richmond, North Yorkshire

Polish your glass slippers and get ready for a sparkling adventure. This much-loved fairytale promises to enchant audiences of all ages.

Join us as we tell the timeless story of Cinderella, her wicked stepmother, a magical fairy godmother, and a dash from the ball before the clock strikes midnight. But this is Richmond, so you can expect so much more!

The Georgian Theatre Royal's legendary pantomime will be packed with all your favourite ingredients. There will be side-splitting comedy and toe-tapping songs, along with our famous panto knitting to keep you in stitches.

Don't miss the chance to experience the magic and mayhem that makes our pantomime the highlight of the festive season.

Tickets £16-£18 from Box Office 01748 825252 or online: www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk

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A Spot on the Wall - Richmond's biggest open art exhibition
Every year The Station gathers together a fantastic range of talented artists and photographers and craftspeople for our annual exhibition A Spot on the Wall. Whether the artist is a first time exhibitor, or they have been exhibited for years, as a profession or hobby, their work sits side by side on the walls of the beautiful old railway building.

Artists pay for a 'spot', where they display their work alongside an array of other artists. As a piece of art is sold from the artist's spot, they replace it with another piece, and so the exhibition is constantly changing. All artwork in the exhibition can be purchased from The Station Shop.

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New Year fireworks on the green. No admission charge but a collection is taken to support future village events.

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Trail sheets are £1 per child and can be purchased from The Station Shop daily from 10am - 4pm. Complete the trail and return your sheet to The Station Shop to claim your reward!

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Every year The Station gathers together a fantastic range of talented artists and photographers and craftspeople for our annual open art exhibition 'A Spot on the Wall'.

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Live Opera at the Station Cinema from the Royal Opera House.

A talk on Raby Castle, the Nevilles and Vanes, and the rooms linked to both families' heritage. Members free. Visitors £10. Visit richmondcivicsociety.org

Tonight Kevin Byron will talk about 'What inspires Art' at our new venue of Richmond Town Hall. Lady visitors are welcome to come along as a guest

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In this workshop led by local bookbinder, Delphine Ruston, see for yourself how books start life by making two books of your own to take away. £60 per person - all materials included.

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At one of her lavish parties, celebrated Parisan courtesan Violetta is introduced to Alfredo Germont. The two fall madly in love, and though hesitant to leave behind her life of luxury and freedom, Violetta follows her heart. But the young couple's happiness is short-lived, as the harsh realities of life soon come knocking.

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Join us for a two-course lunch followed by speaker Steve Erskine on Family History Research.
Visitors welcome; please book in advance by ringing our Luncheon Secretary on 07936 547 360.

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Award-winning local artist Lucy Pittaway, exhibits a selection of her artwork inspired by life in Yorkshire, at The Station Gallery.

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This Richmond Station Platform exhibition is of contemporary prints created by the community-based The Arts Collective Print Group, revealing the creative output of supportive fellows.

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An exhibition of coloured pencil drawings that capture the beauty, character and quiet spirt of wildlife through patient observation and heartfelt detail.

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In this workshop led by local bookbinder, Delphine Ruston, see for yourself how books start life by making two books of your own to take away. £60 per person - all materials included.

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Coffee morning: Drop in for coffee and cake.

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Come support Richmondshire Museum. Raffle, Tombola and baked goods for sale. Entry £2 for coffee and biscuits.

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A talk from Paul Millard on 'Butterfly conservation - where have our local butterflies gone?'. Visitors welcome. Please contact swale.wi.2024@gmail.com for details.

Four women, four curious love stories. Juan Diego Florez leads a fantastic cast in Offenbach's dream like opera. Running time 245 minutes, Two intervals Sung in French with English subtitles

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Isobel Chaytor (nee Scott) waqs born in 1890 and started life as a baker's daughter in a shop in Darlington. She then met and married one of the Chaytor family from Croft and moved into Croft Hall and Witton Castle. She was a daring and some would say fearless woman, who at the age of 42 flew an open topped Gypsy Moth to Australia and survived!

She ended her life on the island of Madeira, unloved. No one went to her funeral. Along the way she lived the ‘high life', had many adventures, and got into many scrapes. A life if not well lived, was lived to the full.

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Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera (Life of Pi) is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare's famous tragedy.
Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question – you know the one.

Start the New Year in style with a fabulous evening of smooth jazz, fine food and great company. Join us for January Jazz Night, with a delicious 2 course meal and live music from The Good Vibes Trio.

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The Annual General Meeting of the Society. This will be the AGM business followed by a social evening with an eclectic mix of wines. For further information please go to our website nyws.org.uk.

And now for something completely different. A sideways look at how history and nature have shaped some of the things we often wondered about. There are some really crazy reasons why things are as they are. Like why is a CD 12cm square, and not the intended and more compact 10cm? And why were the space shuttle booster rockets long and thin when the engineers wanted them to be short and fat?

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A collection of works on paper inspired by flowers and the garden. This exhibition features a variety of artworks by Yorkshire based artist Emily Stirk and ceramic artist Joseph Ludkin.

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A selection of landscape paintings from around the UK and Canada from artist Ken Shippen.

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MayFest Quiz Night. Richmond Town Hall. 19:00. Join us for a fabulous quiz with top quizmaster, Dave Tucker. Tickets available from Richmond Information Centre. £10 including a Pie and Peas supper.

Football was an integral part of Green Howards life. Soldiers were equally comfortable in their football boots or their ‘battle bowler' (army slang for a tin or ‘Brodie' helmet). Team pride, whether football or regimental, went hand-in-hand but this exhibition avoids picking a side (which for some staff was very hard!). So with no VAR, no offside rule, no simulation and no relegation, we hope you enjoy discovering more about the things you thought you knew, and much about the thing's you didn't.

Featuring golden boy Wilf Mannion, the popularity of women's football, football boredom busters in prisoner of war camps and the only professional footballer to be awarded a Victoria Cross, Donald Simpson Bell, Battle Bowlers & Football Boots tells the story of those who represented their countr

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Amelia and the Industrial Age. A talk on a Yorkshire girl whose life (1829 - 1907) illustrates the progress made in industry and society by women during this period. Members free. Visitors £10. Visit richmondcivicsociety.org

Anonymised to protect the innocent! Find out about how seemingly harmless family history enquiries have led to questions about parentage and dubious medical conditions! Learn to appreciate the miracles expected of researchers on the basis of minimal evidence (my grandfather was short and missing a finger – in one case the only information offered!), and the bizarre, humbling and truly awe-inspiring stories that such research revealed.

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Make a stained glass snowdrop suncatcher with Anne, who has over 30 years experience in the art of stained glass. £60 per person - all materials included.

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Live Ballet at the Station Cinema from the Royal Opera House.

Woolf Works is a collage of themes from Mrs Dalloway, Orlando, The Waves and Woolf's other writings. Created in 2015 for The Royal Ballet, this Olivier-award winning ballet triptych captures the heart of Woolf's uniquely artistic spirit.

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With a course of 3 sessions, local artist Jaci Stroud will introduce you to watercolour inks and her techniques, tips and tricks. £105 per person for the full course (3 sessions over 3 weeks).

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This evening will be the annual meeting followed by a quiz. Meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at the new venue of Richmond Town Hall. Please contact Pam Myers on 07794 089414 for further information.

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Interested in wildlife of the world? All welcome to a Talk on Birds of Albania and Montenegro by Richard Cowen, Leader of Durham RSPB Group. Local group members £2, non-members £4, inc refreshments

Join us for a two-course lunch at the King's Head Hotel followed by Angus Ashworth of Ryedale Antiques. Visitors welcome. Please book in advance by ringing our Luncheon Secretary on 07936 547 360.

Jonathan Riley will talk about the challenges, and the role that the independent campaigning charity Friends of the Dales can play, in holding to account policy makers and the authorities responsible for the national park and surrounding areas.

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An exhibition of artworks by SCAFFOLD artists responding to Eileen Scott's The Corner of the Garden, showcasing diverse contemporary interpretations alongside prints of the original painting.

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Adam Reah is a photographer whose work celebrates the beauty and resilience of the natural world. Based in the North East of England, Adam's photography is driven by a love of being outdoors.

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The pupils of Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School are proud to present an exhibition of their work showcasing their progression in art and design.

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Follow the trail, uncover fun facts, and see how our feathered and furry neighbours are welcoming the warmer days ahead! Once you've completed the trail, bring it to The Station Shop to claim a prize.

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A talk from Baroness Brenda Hale on 'The Life of a Lady Law Lord'. Visitors welcome. Please contact swale.wi.2024@gmail.com for details.

Coffee morning: Drop in for coffee and cake.

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Part of the Richmondshire Concert season, the Kleio Quartet will play Mendelssohn and Elgar. Tickets are available online or on the door: £22 or £1 for those in full time education.

A tasting of South African wines with Preet Sahota. Visitors £20. New members always welcome. Please email info@nyws.org.uk for further information.

The Skell Valley Project bears witness to the benefits of working with nature, controlling extreme river floods and empowering the local community, to make the valley landscape resilient to future climate change. This vital project showcases the National Trust carefully preserving and safeguarding the longevity for a significant UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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With some of the UK's clearest skies and most breath taking landscapes, the Yorkshire Dales National Park is the ideal place to celebrate the beauty of our universe. This special event at The Green Howards Museum invites you to discover what makes our dark skies so exceptional and learn how to begin your own journey into astronomy.

Our speaker, Mike Evershed, has been an enthusiastic amateur astronomer for more than 50 years. A science graduate with a career spanning computers and finance, Mike now organises the Reeth Informal Astronomy Group, bringing together skywatchers from across the Northern Dales. He has contributed to numerous local astronomy events, including previous Dark Skies Festival and Swaledale Festival activities, and helped collect data that supported the Yorkshire Dal

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A range of 2D and 3D works of art and craft inspired by the moors and coast of Yorkshire by the artists of Brigantia.

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The exhibition is a selection of recent work which looks at the landscapes of the Pennines, Lake District and coastlines of Durham and North Yorkshire, from artist Michael Lumb.

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Friends of St Mary's Church Richmond host a Quiz Night with top quizmaster Dave Tucker. Bar, Raffle etc £10 including light supper. Tickets in advance "Book Stop Market Hall. Info 07974766020

The peasant girl Giselle has fallen in love with Albrecht. When she discovers that he is actually a nobleman promised to another, she kills herself in despair. Her spirit joins the Wilis: the vengeful ghosts of women hell-bent on killing any man who crosses their path in a dance to the death. Wracked with guilt, Albrecht visits Giselle's grave, where he must face the Wilis – and Giselle's ghost.

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Part 1 of Secrets from the Attic was at Bellerby in March. In 2002 Tony moved into an old house in Cleveland and found an astonishing collection of Victorian photographs and letters in his attic. They turned out to be a forgotten love story.

In part 2 the plot thickens as Tony pursues the Vile Woman across the globe. An unwelcome guest turns up at Annie's wedding and a scandal looms. Gus suddenly disappears but we track him down and discover his unlikely fate.

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This evening our Town Cryer, Tracey Spencer will talk about 'A History of Richmond". Please contact Pam Myers on 07794 089414 for further information. Lady visitors are welcome to come along as a guest.

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Two of Britain's greatest painters, J.M.W. Turner and John Constable were also the greatest of rivals. Born within a year of each other, both used landscape painting to reflect the changing world around them. Tate Britain is bringing these two greats together for a groundbreaking exhibition, in London from November 2025 to April 2026, and Exhibition on Screen once again has exclusive and privileged access to bring their extraordinary art and remarkable stories to the big screen in March 2026 so that both can be enjoyed together. Don't miss this opportunity to see these greats side-by-side, as they so often were in life, on the big screen for the first time.

Join us for a two-course lunch followed by speaker Emma Woods on Silver and 18 th
century dressing.
Visitors welcome, book in advance by ringing our Luncheon Secretary on 07936 547 360

A talk about the history of the Marske Estate from the 1590s to the 1960s. The estate grew to a peak of over 10,000 acres the 1800s, but then began a decline until its eventual sale in the 1960s. Find out what its fortunes had in common with other large estates in the area west of Richmond.

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Celebrate pancake day in style at The Station Cafe Bar - we'll have plenty of delicious crepe style pancakes and toppings galore! £6.95 per person

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A look at historic churches in Wensleydale.

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Live Ballet at the Station Cinema from the Royal Opera House.

Live Opera at the Station Cinema from the Royal Opera House.

Raised by a scheming dwarf and unaware of his true family origins, a young man embarks on an epic journey. Soon, destiny brings him face-to-face with a shattered sword, a fearsome dragon and the cursed ring it guards, and a Valkyrie forced into enchanted slumber...

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Join us for a two-course lunch followed by speaker Ben Spence on Making Wensleydale Cheese. Visitors welcome; book in advance by ringing our Luncheon Secretary on 07936 547 360.

Tonight will be our Easter Craft Session with Jenny and Jane. Please contact Pam on 07794 089414 for further information. Lady visitors are welcome to come along to the Town Hall as a guest .

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Live Opera at the Station Cinema from the Royal Opera House.

Princess Pamina has been captured. Her mother, the Queen of the Night, tasks the young Prince Tamino with her daughter's rescue. But when Tamino and his friendly sidekick, Papageno, embark on their adventure, they soon learn that when it comes to the quest for love, nothing is as it really seems. Guided by a magic flute, they encounter monsters, villains, and a mysterious brotherhood of men – but help, it turns out, comes when you least expect it.

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S Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realizes his affection for her all too late. The Met's evocative production, directed by Tony Award–winner Deborah Warner.

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Tonight we will be holding our Resolutions meeting followed by games. Come along and release your inner child. Lady visitors are welcome to come along as a guest. Please contact Pam on 07794 089414 for further information.

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Join us for a two-course lunch followed by speaker Michelle Raine from Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Visitors welcome, book in advance by ringing our Luncheon Secretary on 07936 547 360.

Frida Kahlo is a phenomenon. She is arguably the world's favourite female artist – beloved by young and old. Exhibition on Screen's award-winning film – first released during covid to a restricted audience – is back by popular demand with an exciting new addition from the blockbuster transatlantic exhibition from Tate Britain and MFA Houston ‘Frida Kahlo: the Making of an Icon'. Back in the cinemas in May 2026, one month before the Tate exhibition opens, allowing audiences to watch both the film and see the show. Who was Frida Kahlo? Everyone knows her face but who was the woman behind the bright colours, the big brows and the floral crowns? Take a journey through the life of a true icon, discover her art, and uncover the true story of her rebellious, passionate and turbulent life.

This is your chance to try felt flower making with Sara Baldwin Cole. Please contact Pam on 07794 089414 for further information. Lady visitors are welcome to come along as guests. It's someone's birthday so there might be cake!

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Join us for a two-course lunch followed by speaker Meridith Towne on Sewing in the Sixties. Visitors welcome, please book in advance by ringing our Luncheon Secretary on 07936 547 360.

Something different tonight, we will have a talk by Dunelme Metal Detecting Club. Please contact Pam nearer the date on 07794 089414 for further information. Lady visitors are welcome to attend in Richmond Town Hall.

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This will be a fundraising coffee morning in the Town Hall. Please come along and support us , there will at least a raffle, Tombola and a cake stall with tea, coffee and biscuits. Please contact Pam on 07794 089414 for further information.

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Now for something different - Our very own Niki and Pammie will tell us all about their time on the Camino do Santiago walk with illustrations. Lady visitors are welcome to come as guests. Please contact Pam on 07794 089414 for further information

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We're in for a treat tonight when Julie Clark treats us to a cookery demonstration. This is guaranteed to be a mouth-watering evening. Julie is renown through the circuit for her recipes and the possible chance to sample some of the dishes. Please contact Pam one 07794 089414 for more information.

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Carol Watson of Goosewing Studios will talk tonight about 'Making Jewellery'. Carol lives locally and has a studio at The Station. Lady visitors welcome. Please contact Pam on 07794 089414 for further information.

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Tonight Charlotte Roberts fromCoverdale WI will give a Flower Arranging demo and talk. Your chance to get someone from a different institute. Please come along and support her. Contact Pam on 07794 089414 for further information. Lady visitors welcome.

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A Fund Raising event for the evening group of Richmond Women's Institute. Please come along to help fill the coffers. There will be the usual tea and coffee with biscuits. This will be in addition to the Raffle, Tombloa, cake stall and the chance to guess the weight of the cake. Please contact Pam for further information on 07794 089414.

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Our Christmas Party and Christmas craft evening. Come along and get into the festive spirit. Contact Pam on 07794 089414 for more information. This is the last event for this year but we will be back next January with fresh speakers and more events. Pam has all the details on 07794 089414.

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