Richmond
Built-up area in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.405, -1.734 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 17 01 |
| Population: | 8,413 |
| Dialling code: | 01748 |
Richmond in North Yorkshire, England is a compact Georgian market town perched above the steep banks of the River Swale, prized for its cobbled marketplace, independent shops and the dramatic ruin of Richmond Castle, a Norman fortress dating from the 11th century. Sitting on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, it’s a popular base for walkers and tourists, while nearby Catterick Garrison and local agriculture shape the economy and social life; the town also supports a lively cultural scene around a historic theatre, galleries and regular markets and events.
Postcode districts covering Richmond
Most populated places nearby
- Middlesbrough 23.4 miles37.7 km
- Darlington 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 20 miles32.3 km
- Billingham 23 miles37.1 km
- Bishop Auckland 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Newton Aycliffe 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Thornaby-on-Tees 20 miles32.2 km
- Yarm 16.8 miles27 km
- Spennymoor 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Northallerton 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Ripon 20.3 miles32.7 km
- Catterick Garrison 2.6 miles4.2 km
Neighbouring places
- St. Martin's Parish 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Easby Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Hipswell & Colburn Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Aske Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Hipswell Parish 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Hudswell Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Skeeby Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Colburn Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Catterick Garrison Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Gilling with Hartforth and Sedbury Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Scotton Parish 3 miles4.9 km
- Brompton-on-Swale Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
Example postcodes in Richmond
DL10 4AL, DL10 7DN, DL10 4DS, DL10 4BB, DL10 4AW, DL10 4JJ, DL10 4HW, DL10 4FD, DL10 4BW … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 37.4 miles60.2 km
- Darlington Railway Station 11 miles17.7 km
- North Road Railway Station 11.5 miles18.6 km
Hotels in Richmond Ad
Schools in Richmond
- Richmond Methodist Primary School Primary
- Richmond School & Sixth Form College Secondary
- St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and C of E Voluntary Academy Secondary
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School - a Catholic voluntary academy Primary
- Trinity Academy Richmond Primary
Local points of interest
- Catterick Racecourse Recreation 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 9.6 miles15.4 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 11.2 miles18.1 km
- Streatlam Castle Estate 12.3 miles19.9 km
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Fors Abbey Historic site 16.1 miles26 km
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 17.2 miles27.7 km
- Windlestone Country house 18 miles28.9 km
- Thirsk Racecourse Recreation 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Sedgefield racecourse Recreation 19.8 miles31.9 km