Richmond Castle, Richmond

Name: Richmond Castle
Address: Riverside Rd., Richmond, DL10 4QW, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1748 822493

#1 among attractions in Richmond

Top attraction, Romanesque architecture, Historical place, Forts and castles, More...

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Facts and practical information

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'. The castle was constructed by Alan Rufus from 1071 onwards following the Norman Conquest of England, and the Domesday Book of 1086 refers to 'a castlery' at Richmond. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 54°24'6"N, 1°44'14"W

Address

Riverside Rd.Richmond DL10 4QW United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1748 822493

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Day trips

Richmond Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Easby Abbey, St Mary the Virgin, Luke Searle Golf, Green Howards Museum.

0.9 miE
Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Ruins
Easby Abbey, Richmond
22 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.
~1470 ftNE
Church
St Mary the Virgin, Richmond
8 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.
0.9 miNW
54°24'43"N • 1°44'58"W
Luke Searle Golf, Richmond
22 min walk • Game and entertainment center, Golf
~580 ftN
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.
~790 ftE
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Richmond Falls, Richmond
4 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.
~950 ftN
Art museum, Children's museum, History museum
Richmondshire Museum, Richmond
5 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.
~1390 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Joseph and St Francis Xavier Church, Richmond
7 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.
~920 ftN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond
5 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.
~1100 ftN
Tower
Greyfriars Tower, Richmond
6 min walk • Greyfriars, Richmond was a friary in North Yorkshire, England. Its bell tower still survives and dates from the 15th century.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Richmond Castle open?

Richmond Castle is open:

Monday 10 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Richmond Castle?

Nearby attractions include Green Howards Museum, Richmond (3 min walk), Richmond Falls, Richmond (4 min walk), Georgian Theatre Royal, Richmond (5 min walk), Richmondshire Museum, Richmond (5 min walk).

How to get to Richmond Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Richmond Castle:

Bus

Richmond Market Place • Lines: 831 (3 min walk)