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Richmond
Richmond is an historic market town in Swaledale that has an expansive cobbled market square plus the ruins of Richmond Castle.
Practical information
Richmond Tourist Information Centre
Friary Gardens, Victoria Road, Richmond
Tel (01748) 850252
Open Apr-Oct 9.30am-5.30pm daily
Hostel accommodation
Richmond Camping Barn
East Applegarth Farm, Westfields, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 4SD
Tel 0870 770 8868
Sightseeing, museums & tourist attractions
Richmond Castle
The ruins of the impressive Richmond Castle loom over Richmond’s market square. William the Conqueror built the castle, which features 11th century walls and a 30m-high 12th century keep.
Castle Wynd, Richmond
Tel (01748) 822 493
Website www.english-heritage.org.uk
Admission £4
Open Jan-Mar Mon & Thu-Sun 10am-4pm; Apr-Sep 10am-6pm daily; Oct-Dec Mon & Wed-Sun 10am-4pm
Richmondshire Museum
This museum has exhibits on local history from the Stone Age to the 1950s. Displays include the surgery set from the Herriot film, All Creatures Great and Small.
Ryders Wynd, Richmond
Tel (01748) 822 271
Website www.richmondshiremuseum.org.uk
Admission by donation
Open Apr-Oct 10.30am-4pm daily
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