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2021 Events

Celebrate Richmond 950 is a year-long programme of events and projects for and by our community. The celebration is for sharing throughout Richmondshire as well as with visitors who come from further afield to enjoy our lovely town for a day, a week or perhaps even longer!

Local groups, individuals and the organisers of Celebrate Richmond 950 have worked to produce a programme of events that we feel sure will offer sufficient variety to offer something of interest for everyone. More events are in the pipeline, so please watch this space.

All are invited to take part in some or all of the many events to celebrate the birth of Richmond castle and our favourite Yorkshire market town.

There are one-off events from concerts to talks, markets to brewing, golf to garden openings through to larger projects that have come about whilst planning this year of commemoration. These include a new woodland of 950 trees, community archaeology, a children’s writing project and a new exhibition showing how Richmond has communicated through the centuries.

Drink to this anniversary year with two celebration brews from Richmond Brewing Company – Red Rufus and Celebrate 950. These will be available as cask and bottled from the brewery at The Station and selected local pubs.

Some events may also be available on Zoom or YouTube. To find out what, where and when, please look at the individual events.

All events are subject to current Covid-19 restrictions and may be altered to accommodate the guidance and rules in force at the time.

Events may be added as the year progresses – please keep visiting this site - www.richmond950.co.uk - for up to the minute information.

View the Events Leaflet...

September
18
Saturday

Richmond Walking and Book Festival

Enjoy nine days of Walks around Richmond and the northern Dales as well daytime and evening Author Events. 950-related events include a Middleham Castle Walk; another walking from Bolton Castle back to Richmond Castle, and talks about Horrible...

September
21
Tuesday

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Georgian Theatre Experience (NOT SUNDAYS)

Get behind the scenes at the theatre

Immerse yourself in a world of greasepaint, first nights, stage fright, props, scenery and showbiz from days gone by. The Georgian Theatre Experience gives a unique insight into the past and reveals the secrets of the most complete...

September
22
Wednesday

The History of Richmond Racecourse

A Richmond Walking and Book Festival Event

Local historian, Graham Berry on the history of Richmond's Georgian tacecourse.

The Station

Morning talk, tie to be confirmed.

www.booksandboots.org

September
22
Wednesday

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Georgian Theatre Experience (NOT SUNDAYS)

Get behind the scenes at the theatre

September
23
Thursday

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Georgian Theatre Experience (NOT SUNDAYS)

Get behind the scenes at the theatre

September
24
Friday

Richmond People

A Richmond Walking and Book Festival Event

A second opporuntity to hear local historian, Jane Hatcher, speak about Richmond characters who appear in her book.

The Station Cinema

Morning talk, time to be confirmed.

September
24
Friday

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Georgian Theatre Experience (NOT SUNDAYS)

Get behind the scenes at the theatre

September
25
Saturday

9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Bolton Castle to Richmond Castle Walk

A Richmond Walking and Book Festival Event

A 15-mile walk from Bolton Castle, one-time prison of Mary Queen of Scots, and Richmond Castle. Transport provided to Bolton Castle. Meet at The Station, Richmond at 9.30am. Ticket price to follow. Venue for Meeting: The Station,...

September
25
Saturday

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Georgian Theatre Experience (NOT SUNDAYS)

Get behind the scenes at the theatre

September
25
Saturday

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Conquest Living History

Norman re-enactment society in Richmond Castle

Conquest Living History at Richmond Castle Five years after William Duke of Normandy’s victory over King Harold Godwinson at the Battle of Hastings, work on Richmond Castle commenced. Towering above the River Swale in the heart of...