Richmond Information Centre

31/08/2026

Exciting plans for a community cafe at the Racecourse. Can you fill in the survey? The more information the better to help the project along.

HUGE NEWS! We've got plans...

We are excited to be working together with the amazing people at Just the Job Environmental Enterprise Ltd and the fab team behind Richmond Bike Park to transform this little abandoned barn into another community asset for Richmond.

👉 Take our survey and help us build this idea. 👈

Here's the link: https://forms.gle/WZP94AF4GKRzn6bLA

We need as many replies as you can muster in the next two weeks, so please take five minutes to help.

Wish us luck and thank you in advance. 🙏
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31/08/2026

Ready for races, games and family fun?

The Bank Holiday celebrations continue today with the Duck Club Sports Day at Richmondshire Cricket Club!

Get ready for an afternoon packed with races, games, thrills and spills as families come together for a fun-filled day of friendly competition, laughter and plenty of memories.

Whether you're joining in or cheering from the sidelines, there's something for everyone to enjoy, and best of all, it’s completely free!

Bring your family, bring your friends and come along for a fantastic day as part of Richmond Presents Summer on the Swale courtesy of the Richmond Duck Club.

We can't wait to see you there!

Supported by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and funded by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.






York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

30/08/2026

See you at Easby Abbey this afternoon!

The Bank Holiday celebrations continue today as Richmond Presents brings music and history together in the beautiful surroundings of Easby Abbey.

Join us from 11am - 3pm for a magical afternoon featuring medieval music from Trouvère, plus the chance to explore this incredible historic setting with a tour of Easby Abbey.
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Bring a picnic, settle in and enjoy a relaxed summer afternoon filled with music, stories and atmosphere. Best of all, it’s free for everyone!

We can't wait to welcome you for another fantastic event as part of Richmond Presents Summer on the Swale.

Supported by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and funded by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.






and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

29/08/2026

The Bank Holiday weekend starts here!

Join us tonight from 5pm - 9pm as Richmond's Market Place comes alive for the Richmond Presents August Twilight Market.

Browse a fantastic selection of crafts and gifts, enjoy delicious street food, and soak up the atmosphere with live folk music from The Grand Assembly and The Ran Tanners.

We can't wait to welcome you and kick off an unforgettable Bank Holiday weekend together.

And don't forget - the celebrations continue with live music at Easby Abbey tomorrow and the Duck Club Sports Day on Monday.

See you tonight!

Supported by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and funded by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.







York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

26/08/2026

Ready... Set... Duck! 🏃‍♀️

Get ready for an afternoon of races, games, thrills and spills for all the family as the Duck Club Sports Day comes to Richmondshire Cricket Club this Bank Holiday weekend!

Whether you're taking part, cheering from the sidelines or simply soaking up the atmosphere, it's set to be a fantastic day of friendly competition, laughter and classic family fun. Bring your team spirit, get involved and make some unforgettable summer memories.

It's all part of Richmond Presents Summer on the Swale - the perfect way to celebrate the final weekend of summer in Richmond.

For more information, visit https://www.richmond.org/

Supported by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and funded by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.






York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

25/08/2026

Two minstrels playing twenty medieval instruments in twenty modern minutes... can it be done?
Join Trouvere Medieval Minstrels at Easby Abbey this Sunday for lots of lovely medieval music in the perfect setting - and two performances of their infamous 'Twenty Instruments in Twenty Minutes' show, at 12 noon and 1.30pm. Plus a tour of the Abbey at 2pm.
All free - so grab a bite and a drink from the Easby Loop Cafe and come and enjoy!






Music at the Abbey is funded by David Skaith Mayor and York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority as part of Richmond's Summer on the Swale

24/08/2026

This Bank Holiday weekend, experience an unforgettable day of live music in the beautiful surroundings of Easby Abbey as part of Richmond Presents Summer on the Swale.

On Sunday 30th of August, soak up the atmosphere in one of Richmond's most iconic locations, where music and heritage come together for a truly special summer day.

Why not make a weekend of it?

Start with our Twilight Market on 29th, enjoy a summer afternoon at Easby Abbey on Sunday, and round things off with all the fun of the Duck Club Sports Day on Monday 31 of August.

It's the perfect way to celebrate the final weekend of Summer on the Swale.

For more information, visit https://www.richmond.org/

Supported by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and funded by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.






York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

23/08/2026

What a lovely afternoon! Lots of folk flying their kites and generally chilling out at the Racecourse. Thanks so much to Tim Swettenham of Northern Kite Group for bringing this expertise and lots of fun kites to have a go with. Thanks too to Paul Richard Leigh who helped set up AND ran around like a trooper helping everyone have a go on the kites. Also Caroline, Amanda, Judith and all the team from Sip Coffee.

Could have done with a bit more wind 💨 💨 💨
(unbelievably - the racecourse is always windy! or so I thought 🤔…)

Here’s to next year’s Richmond Kite Festival!

23/08/2026

The wait is over!

Today, from 1pm - 4pm we're bringing Fly Your Kite to the Racecourse for an afternoon of fun, creativity and community as part of Richmond Presents Summer on the Swale.

Whether you created your kite at one of our workshops or you're bringing along one of your own, we can't wait to see the skies above Richmond filled with colour, imagination and plenty of high-flying fun.

Bring your family and friends, enjoy the atmosphere and be part of a fantastic celebration to round off an unforgettable summer.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Fly Your Kite is supported by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and funded by York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority.





York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

22/08/2026

Bring your kite to the Racecourse tomorrow afternoon between 1 and 4pm! Wind conditions promise to be excellent so lets get plenty of kites flying!
NB parking (off Hurgill Road and Whashton Road) is limited so car share if you can and park wisely...)
Refreshments from Sip Coffee



Fly Your Kite is funded by David Skaith Mayor and the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority