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

What’s On is a free service for individuals and organisations in and around Richmond including all of Richmondshire and communities throughout the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

If you are a commercial provider of events and activities, we are pleased to publicise your business too. To discover how to use What’s On for a modest fee just email – info@whatsonrichmond.co.uk

1 August - 12 August
Venue: The Station
Time: 09:00 - 20:00 (19:00 on Sundays)

An exhibition featuring a range of different artistic elements including painting and ceramics, putting this group's creative talents on full display.

01748 828259

2 August
Venue: The Station
Time: 14:00 - 17:00

A fun and relaxed introductory mosaic workshop, playing with colour and texture to create your own coaster to take home. Suitable for adults and teenagers. £55 per person

01748 828259

3 August - 3 August
Venue: Richmond Town Hall
Time: 10.00 - 16.00

An established, well attended Artisan Fair, were you are sure of a warm welcome, as all exhibitors bring their own unique, creative style in handmaking their beautiful items. Held in the 18th century Richmond Town Hall in North Yorkshire. Situated in the centre of town surrounding by a beautiful cobbled marketplace. Full of independent shops, cafes, museums and the Yorkshire Dales on the doorstep. Bus stop in the main square and free parking in the market place with long /short stay car parks five mins walk from town. Pop along and browse the many different stalls, were you can be sure to find that perfect gift. LIFT ACCESS - FREE ENTRY - DOGS WELCOME

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8 August
Venue: Station Cinema
Time: TBC

Only one man has the particular set of skills - to lead Police Squad and save the world. A remake of the 1980's classic starring Liam Neeson.

8 August
Venue: Richmond Library
Time: From 10:15am

Zoolab is coming to CRACCL libraries!
Get ready for a wild adventure on Thursday, 8th August as Zoolab brings their
amazing animal encounter sessions to our libraries!

From creepy crawlies to exotic creatures, this is a hands-on, educational
experience perfect for children and families. Come along and learn about the animal kingdom in the most exciting way possible!
Spaces are limited so booking is required. Contact your local library for further details.

Don't miss out on this unforgettable animal encounter!

01609 534580

8 August
Venue: The Station
Time: 10:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 15:00

Make an iron magic wand with the blacksmiths from True North Trades - as seen on Robson Green's Weekend Escapes! £55 per person

01748 828259

11 August - 16 August
Venue: Station Cafe | Bar
Time: 14:00 - 18:00

Join us at The Station Cafe Bar to celebrate National Afternoon Tea Week with a delicious afternoon tea.

01748 825967

11 August - 11 August
Venue: St Francis Xavier Church Hall, Newbiggin
Time: 19

Tonight's talk will be 'No Bloody Daffodils' by John Anderson. Contact Pam Myers on 07794 089 414 for more information.

07794 089414

14 August - 14 August
Venue: Green Howards Museum
Time: 19:00-20:30

Join us for an engaging discussion with John Wilson as he delves into the intricacies of the Gallipoli Campaign. Discover the untold stories and historical insights behind this moment in history.

01748826561

14 August
Venue: Richmond Town Hall
Time: 09:00 - 12:00

Come support Richmond's local history museum. Raffle, tombola and more! Entry £2. Museum Volunteers always wanted. For details ring John McCormack on 07866 033263.

15 August - 26 August
Venue: The Station
Time: 09:00 - 20:00 (19:00 on Sundays)

An exhibition of pastel, oil and acrylic paintings capturing and inspired by the wildlife and landscapes of the dales

01748 828259

15 August - 26 August
Venue: The Station
Time: 09:00 - 20:00 (19:00 on Sundays)

A collaboration of work in textiles & photography that reflect the Richmondshire landscape

01748 828259

15 August - 26 August
Venue: The Station
Time: 09:00 - 20:00 (19:00 on Sundays)

An exhibition of oil paintings inspired by exploring boundaries and horizons

01748 828259

16 August - 16 August
Venue: Reeth Evangelical Congregational Church
Time: 10:00 - 12.00

Drop in for coffee, cake and chat!

01748884759

17 August
Venue: Richmond Bowls Club, Quakers Lane
Time: 09:30 - 16:00

A chance to watch a free premier pairs tournament with some of the best bowls players in the region. There will be Refreshments will be available to purchase.

01748 810 579

18 August
Venue: Richmond Town Hall
Time: 14:00

A quiz afternoon. Visitors welcome. Please contact swale.wi.2024@gmail.com for details.

18 August
Venue: Richmond Library
Time: 10.30

Author Caroline Hardie will be telling the tale from her book Little Loco's Big Day as part of the Richmond Walking & Book Festival.
Little Loco is the first locomotive, now known as Locomotion No.1, which ran on the Stockton & Darlington Railway. Steam powered with a mighty hoot, the nervous Little Loco has to pull Wonky Waggons along the railway on the opening day in 1825. Trouble brews when the Wonky
Waggons grumble because they want to be pulled by horses, not locomotives. Herald the Horse is worried that he will lose his job if Little Loco is too useful. Can Little Loco find good friends to
help her?
Another performance takes place at Catterick Library DL9 3EL on 20th August at 2.00pm

01609 534580

18 August
Venue: Richmond Library
Time: From 10:30am

We're thrilled to welcome Caroline Hardie, author of Little Locos Big Day, to our Richmond and Catterick libraries this summer!
As part of the Summer Reading Challenge and the Richmond Walking and Book Festival, Caroline will be joining us for a special author session filled with storytelling, creativity, and fun for children aged 5 to 11yrs.
Perfect for children and families who love books, trains, and big ideas!
Spaces are limited so booking is required. Contact us for more details.

01609 534580

19 August
Venue: The Station
Time: 09:00 - 20:00 (19:00 on Sundays)

Prepare to be amazed by exciting experiments and daring demonstrations! At the Big Science Show, children will experience some of our favorite jaw-dropping Big Science displays!

From Dry Ice and the Air Cannon to the Whoosh Bottle and beyond, there's fire, fizz, foam, and plenty of flying objects.

These action-packed shows are engaging, exciting, and promise to make science fun!

Suitable for youngsters aged 5 - 11, must be accompanied by an adult.

£9 per person

01748 828259

19 August
Venue: The Station
Time: 10:00 - 13:00

Join artist, Abigail Lagden, to create you own fabric sculpted journal design. £55 per person

01748 828259

21 August
Venue: Richmond Town Hall
Time: 19:00

Photographic Memories of Richmond.
Mike Wood will present recently discovered photos of Richmond that give a portrait of the town from the beginnings of photography in the 19th century up to the 1950's.
Admission £5 on the door. Refreshments available.

01748825611

22 August
Venue: Reeth Memorial Hall
Time: 20:00-22.30

Known as 'one of the hardest-working duos on the UK folk scene' (Mike Harding, 2018), Winter Wilson have entranced audiences worldwide since becoming full-time musicians in 2012.

In recent years they have completed multiple tours of Australia, New Zealand and Canada, as well as the UK and Europe.

Kip Winter (vocals, flute, piano accordion, guitar) 'simply has a voice to die for' (John Roffee, Maverick Magazine), whilst Dave Wilson (vocals, guitar, banjo) is now widely recognised as one of the UK's very best contemporary folk and blues songwriters, with his songs sung in folk clubs all over the world.

With ten critically acclaimed albums in their back-catalogue, the couple are currently working on number eleven, to be called 'Home'.

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23 August
Venue: St Mary's Church
Time: 10:00 to 16:00

Annual Plant and Produce Sale St Mary's Church Bank Holiday Saturday 23rd August 10:00am til 4:00pm. Admission Free.

24 August - 24 August
Venue: Reeth Memorial Hall
Time: 15:00-16:00

Open air Songs of Praise with Reeth Brass Band on the village green - in the Memorial Hall if wet.

01748884759

25 August - 25 August
Venue: Richmondshire Cricket Club
Time: 13:00

Come and have fun at the Sports Day - suitable for children and adults - with prizes!

26 August
Venue: Richmond Town Hall
Time: 19:30

A tasting of wines from Southern France with Mike Wherrett. Visitors welcome £20 and new members welcome too! Please email info@nyws.org.uk for information.

29 August - 9 September
Venue: The Station
Time: 09:00 - 20:00 (19:00 on Sundays)

A collaborative exhibition of ceramics and the artworks inspired by them

01748 828259

29 August - 23 September
Venue: The Station
Time: 09:00 - 20:00 (19:00 on Sundays)

An exhibition of fluid art inspired by the landscapes of the North Yorkshire Moors

01748 828259

30 August
Venue: Station Cinema
Time: 19:00 on 30th Aug, 14:00 on 31st Aug

Andre Rieu celebrates his 75th Birthday! The King of the Waltz invites you to a boat party with him and his beloved Johann Strauss Orchestra as they sail through his hometown of Maastricht.

01748 823062

30 August
Venue: Georgian Theatre Royal
Time: 14:30

Come and enjoy a delicious High Tea in support of the GTR £20 a head, add a glass of bubbly for an extra £5 Tickets for GTR Friends from July 1st, for everyone from 15th July From GTR Box Office

01748 825252