Greyfriars Tower, Richmond

Name: Greyfriars Tower
Address: Richmond, United Kingdom

#13 among attractions in Richmond

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Facts and practical information

Greyfriars, Richmond was a friary in North Yorkshire, England. Its bell tower still survives and dates from the 15th century. ()

Coordinates: 54°24'17"N, 1°44'17"W

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Richmond United Kingdom

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Greyfriars Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Richmond Castle, Easby Abbey, St Mary the Virgin, Luke Searle Golf.

~1100 ftS
Romanesque architecture, Historical place, Forts and castles
Richmond Castle, Richmond
6 min walk • Richmond Castle in Richmond, North Yorkshire, England, stands in a commanding position above the River Swale, close to the centre of the town of Richmond. It was originally called Riche Mount, 'the strong hill'.
1 miSE
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Ruins
Easby Abbey, Richmond
25 min walk • Easby Abbey, or the Abbey of St Agatha, is a ruined Premonstratensian abbey on the eastern bank of the River Swale on the outskirts of Richmond in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, England.
~1070 ftE
Church
St Mary the Virgin, Richmond
6 min walk • The Church of St Mary the Virgin, Richmond, is the Anglican parish church in the town of Richmond in North Yorkshire, England. Previously, there was another church, the Church of the Holy Trinity, which served as a chapel, and in the early part of the twentieth century, it was officiated over by the incumbent of St Mary's.
0.7 miNW
54°24'43"N • 1°44'58"W
Luke Searle Golf, Richmond
18 min walk • Game and entertainment center, Golf
~520 ftS
History museum, Museum, Military museum
Green Howards Museum, Richmond
3 min walk • The Green Howards Regimental Museum is the museum of the Green Howards infantry regiment of the British Army. It is located in the old Trinity Church in the centre of the market place of Richmond in the Richmondshire district of North Yorkshire, England.
~1600 ftSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Richmond Falls, Richmond
8 min walk • Richmond Falls are a series of waterfalls along the River Swale, they are situated at grid reference NZ173006 near to the town centre of Richmond, North Yorkshire.
~470 ftE
Art museum, Children's museum, History museum
Richmondshire Museum, Richmond
3 min walk • The Richmondshire Museum is a museum located in Richmond in North Yorkshire, England. The Museum Trust was founded in 1974 by the Soroptimists of Richmond and the Dales; the Museum opened in 1978 in a former joiner's workshop, and has expanded its collections ever since.
~920 ftW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Joseph and St Francis Xavier Church, Richmond
5 min walk • St Joseph and St Francis Xavier Church is a Roman Catholic Parish church in Richmond, North Yorkshire. It is situated between Newbiggin and Victoria Road to the south of Richmondshire Cricket Club.
~180 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond
1 min walk • The Georgian Theatre Royal is a theatre and historic Georgian playhouse in the market town of Richmond, North Yorkshire, England. It is among the oldest of Britain's extant theatres.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Greyfriars Tower?

Nearby attractions include Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond (1 min walk), Richmondshire Museum, Richmond (3 min walk), Green Howards Museum, Richmond (3 min walk), St Joseph and St Francis Xavier Church, Richmond (5 min walk).

How to get to Greyfriars Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Greyfriars Tower:

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Richmond Market Place • Lines: 831 (4 min walk)