The Knight's Watch Guide to Richmond
City/town information
Richmond is pretty cobbled Georgian market town, rich in history and known to be the northern gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.
It's filled with historical buildings, fantastic scenery and a variety of shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. It's main attraction; the castle, a Norman fortress dating back to 1071, is built high above the river swale on the 'riche-mont' (or 'strong-hill') which the town's name derives from.
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Richmond
Richmond is pretty cobbled Georgian market town, rich in history and known to be the northern gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.
It's filled with historical buildings, fantastic scenery and a variety of shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants. It's main attraction; the castle, a Norman fortress dating back to 1071, is built high above the river swale on the 'riche-mont' (or 'strong-hill') which the town's name derives from.
Sightseeing
You don't need to book in advance to visit the castle but you can if you wish - tickets are available online up to 8.45am on the day you'd like to go. Tickets are £7.60 per adult (donation included). It's definitely a must-see.
It's also nice to have a little stroll around 'the castle walk' following your tour. Take a seat on one of the benches overlooking the river whilst enjoying a nice hot drink or some fish and chips!
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Castillo de Richmond
Tower StreetYou don't need to book in advance to visit the castle but you can if you wish - tickets are available online up to 8.45am on the day you'd like to go. Tickets are £7.60 per adult (donation included). It's definitely a must-see.
It's also nice to have a little stroll around 'the castle walk' following your tour. Take a seat on one of the benches overlooking the river whilst enjoying a nice hot drink or some fish and chips!
Take a walk down Tower Street (there'll be some steps at the end of the pathway) and on to Millgate. It's just a short stroll downhill from here until you reach the River Swale.
The falls are located in a limestone gorge. They're a local favourite - you can get some great pictures here. Take a walk alongside the river, following the footpath to the left of the waterfalls and head towards 'The Batts'. There are steps here that lead you back up towards the town centre or you can continue walking and head across Mercury bridge towards 'The Station' where you'll find the local swimming pool, cinema, cafe, ice cream parlour and award-winning ‘The Angel’s Share' bakery.
Please be careful of 'Richmond Falls' during bad weather as it can get badly flooded here. The waterfalls can also attract a high volume of people during summer months who are up for a party(!) so it may be worth avoiding on these days if you fancy a quiet stroll!
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Cascadas del río Swale
Take a walk down Tower Street (there'll be some steps at the end of the pathway) and on to Millgate. It's just a short stroll downhill from here until you reach the River Swale.
The falls are located in a limestone gorge. They're a local favourite - you can get some great pictures here. Take a walk alongside the river, following the footpath to the left of the waterfalls and head towards 'The Batts'. There are steps here that lead you back up towards the town centre or you can continue walking and head across Mercury bridge towards 'The Station' where you'll find the local swimming pool, cinema, cafe, ice cream parlour and award-winning ‘The Angel’s Share' bakery.
Please be careful of 'Richmond Falls' during bad weather as it can get badly flooded here. The waterfalls can also attract a high volume of people during summer months who are up for a party(!) so it may be worth avoiding on these days if you fancy a quiet stroll!
Theatre
A lovely historic theatre with so much character. Take a tour and go behind the scenes of the theatre itself or watch one of their latest productions - it's great atmosphere and a beautiful setting.
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Georgian Theatre Royal
Victoria RoadA lovely historic theatre with so much character. Take a tour and go behind the scenes of the theatre itself or watch one of their latest productions - it's great atmosphere and a beautiful setting.
Walks
There is a lovely scenic riverside walk from Richmond Castle to Easby Abbey and I'd highly recommend it!
Easby is a great place to visit with plenty of historical stop off points, including the picturesque ruined abbey and St Agatha's Church next door.
(There is a car park next to St Agatha's Church in Easby, if you'd rather not walk from the apartment. Postcode: DL10 7EU)
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Abadía de Easby
There is a lovely scenic riverside walk from Richmond Castle to Easby Abbey and I'd highly recommend it!
Easby is a great place to visit with plenty of historical stop off points, including the picturesque ruined abbey and St Agatha's Church next door.
(There is a car park next to St Agatha's Church in Easby, if you'd rather not walk from the apartment. Postcode: DL10 7EU)
An easy and enjoyable 'loop' walk next to the river.
Alternatively, if you're more of a keen walker then Willance's Leap is a favourite for locals.
Directions of which can be found here:
https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/files/37895/
Willance's Leap is a monument marking the miraculous escape of a local draper named after Robert Willance who, in 1606, got lost in fog whilst out on his horse and ended up running off the edge of the cliff.
Robert survived, with many broken bones, and was kept alive by keeping himself warm inside his dead horse - his grave can still be found in the C of E church in Richmond.
Even without its fascinating history, the location of Willance's Leap is beautiful place to stop and admire the views up lower Swaledale.
Round Howe Wood
An easy and enjoyable 'loop' walk next to the river.
Alternatively, if you're more of a keen walker then Willance's Leap is a favourite for locals.
Directions of which can be found here:
https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/resources/files/37895/
Willance's Leap is a monument marking the miraculous escape of a local draper named after Robert Willance who, in 1606, got lost in fog whilst out on his horse and ended up running off the edge of the cliff.
Robert survived, with many broken bones, and was kept alive by keeping himself warm inside his dead horse - his grave can still be found in the C of E church in Richmond.
Even without its fascinating history, the location of Willance's Leap is beautiful place to stop and admire the views up lower Swaledale.
Museums
If you are travelling by car, this is a great place to visit. A 25 minute drive to Barnard Castle (DL12 8NP), will take you to this fantastic building which hosts many a great exhibition. It is £15.50 per adult which gives you unlimited entry at The Bowes Museum with access to their temporary exhibitions all year around.
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El Museo Bowes
NewgateIf you are travelling by car, this is a great place to visit. A 25 minute drive to Barnard Castle (DL12 8NP), will take you to this fantastic building which hosts many a great exhibition. It is £15.50 per adult which gives you unlimited entry at The Bowes Museum with access to their temporary exhibitions all year around.
The Green Howard's Museum opened in 1922. It began after WWI when the relatives of soldiers who died in the war gave personal items to the regiment, including uniforms, medals and other memorabilia.
It can be found in the centre of Richmond marketplace.
Address: Trinity Church Square, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, DL10 4QN
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Green Howards Museum
The Green Howard's Museum opened in 1922. It began after WWI when the relatives of soldiers who died in the war gave personal items to the regiment, including uniforms, medals and other memorabilia.
It can be found in the centre of Richmond marketplace.
Address: Trinity Church Square, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, DL10 4QN
Food scene
A great place to gather or to wander down to. It's just a ten minute walk from Tower Street, over Mercury bridge.
A former Victorian former railway station, 'The Station' is now a popular gallery space for exhibiting artists. It also features...
- A small cinema
- A wonderful cafe (which serves great pizzas)
- An award-winning bakery; 'The Angel's Share' (try their fruit scones, you won't regret it!)
- An ice-cream parlour; 'Archers' (my FAVOURITE place to get ice-cream from)
- Richmond Brewing Company
- The Shop (some great gifts here)
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The Station
A great place to gather or to wander down to. It's just a ten minute walk from Tower Street, over Mercury bridge.
A former Victorian former railway station, 'The Station' is now a popular gallery space for exhibiting artists. It also features...
- A small cinema
- A wonderful cafe (which serves great pizzas)
- An award-winning bakery; 'The Angel's Share' (try their fruit scones, you won't regret it!)
- An ice-cream parlour; 'Archers' (my FAVOURITE place to get ice-cream from)
- Richmond Brewing Company
- The Shop (some great gifts here)
The most delicious deli with super friendly and helpful staff.
Their menu changes daily offering a wonderful variety of soups, frittatas, salads and 'light bites'. Their sausage rolls are excellent!!
Also a nice place to pick up a bottle of gin.
Wilfred Deli & Pantry
13a Finkle StThe most delicious deli with super friendly and helpful staff.
Their menu changes daily offering a wonderful variety of soups, frittatas, salads and 'light bites'. Their sausage rolls are excellent!!
Also a nice place to pick up a bottle of gin.
Relatively new to Richmond but really popular. This is a nice spot for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea!
The Little Drummer Boy Tearoom
14 Finkle StreetRelatively new to Richmond but really popular. This is a nice spot for breakfast, lunch or afternoon tea!
A nice, simple, easy place to get some breakfast with friendly staff!
Cross View Tea Rooms & Restaurant
38-39 Market PlaceA nice, simple, easy place to get some breakfast with friendly staff!
A beautiful setting with 200 private acres on a Georgian country estate - a very popular local wedding destination.
Head to 'The Coach House' if you'd like a fancy lunchtime or evening meal. I'd highly recommend reserving in advance as this place gets booked up pretty quick!
It also offers facials, massages, manicures and pedicures in 'The Treatment Rooms', found just opposite The Coach House.
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Middleton Lodge Estate
Kneeton LaneA beautiful setting with 200 private acres on a Georgian country estate - a very popular local wedding destination.
Head to 'The Coach House' if you'd like a fancy lunchtime or evening meal. I'd highly recommend reserving in advance as this place gets booked up pretty quick!
It also offers facials, massages, manicures and pedicures in 'The Treatment Rooms', found just opposite The Coach House.
A super popular Italian restaurant with a great selection of pizzas, pasta dishes and tasty risottos.
(Particularly popular for families with children)
La Piazza
2 Dundas StA super popular Italian restaurant with a great selection of pizzas, pasta dishes and tasty risottos.
(Particularly popular for families with children)
You have the option to dine in the restaurant (which is a little more formal) or within the bar and lounge (which has a more relaxed and casual atmosphere).
Also a great place to have a drink (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
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The Kings Head Hotel
10 Market PlYou have the option to dine in the restaurant (which is a little more formal) or within the bar and lounge (which has a more relaxed and casual atmosphere).
Also a great place to have a drink (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
A stunning building that sits next door to the Georgian Theatre and has been a part of the town for almost 350 years. Head here for drinks or for a special meal! It is slightly more upmarket than the other establishments in Richmond (with the exception of the King's Head Hotel)
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The Fleece Hotel Richmond
5 Victoria RdA stunning building that sits next door to the Georgian Theatre and has been a part of the town for almost 350 years. Head here for drinks or for a special meal! It is slightly more upmarket than the other establishments in Richmond (with the exception of the King's Head Hotel)
Nestled down a quaint alley and hidden from view, this French restaurant has been popular amongst our guests thanks to its relaxed atmosphere and Parisian decor.
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Rustique Restaurant
Finkle StreetNestled down a quaint alley and hidden from view, this French restaurant has been popular amongst our guests thanks to its relaxed atmosphere and Parisian decor.
A short walk down the hill, this gin bar come tapas bistro is ideal for solo diners or couples, in particular.
It is only small so I would recommend booking in advance as it can become full quite quickly!
Number 29 Alehouse & Gin Bar
29 FrenchgateA short walk down the hill, this gin bar come tapas bistro is ideal for solo diners or couples, in particular.
It is only small so I would recommend booking in advance as it can become full quite quickly!
Galleries
Popular local artist whose work is inspired by the sights and sounds of her life in the Yorkshire Dales.
This gallery offers a bright collection of ‘print only’ and mounted artwork.
Lucy Pittaway Art Gallery
22-24 Finkle StPopular local artist whose work is inspired by the sights and sounds of her life in the Yorkshire Dales.
This gallery offers a bright collection of ‘print only’ and mounted artwork.
This gallery is exclusive to local, popular artist; Mackenzie Thorpe. Here you will find Mackenzie Thorpe originals, prints, bronzes and sculptures. There's also a selection of artistic cards and beautiful gift ware.
Arthaus Gallery
13B Finkle StThis gallery is exclusive to local, popular artist; Mackenzie Thorpe. Here you will find Mackenzie Thorpe originals, prints, bronzes and sculptures. There's also a selection of artistic cards and beautiful gift ware.
A wonderful little space offering a selection Yorkshire artist Stacey Moore's artwork. Stacey specialises in British wildlife and farm animals. Her gallery also includes some lovely cards and giftware.
Stacey Moore Art Gallery
18 Market PlA wonderful little space offering a selection Yorkshire artist Stacey Moore's artwork. Stacey specialises in British wildlife and farm animals. Her gallery also includes some lovely cards and giftware.