Richmond
Parish in North Yorkshire, England
| Coordinates: | 54.407, -1.756 |
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| OS grid ref: | NZ 15 01 |
| Population: | 8,413 |
| Dialling code: | 01748 |
Richmond is a compact market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, sited dramatically on a sandstone promontory overlooking the loop of the River Swale. Its skyline is dominated by the 11th‑century Richmond Castle, and the town centre retains cobbled streets, Georgian terraces and a traditional market square that together attract visitors and support a strong independent‑shop and café culture.
The local economy mixes tourism and services with agriculture on the surrounding moorland and dales; there are also long‑standing ties to the nearby military community at Catterick Garrison. Socially and culturally the town punches above its weight, with museums, seasonal events and easy access to walking country towards the Yorkshire Dales, making it a lively centre for both residents and day visitors.
Postcode districts covering Richmond
Most populated places nearby
- Middlesbrough 24.2 miles38.9 km
- Darlington 11.8 miles19 km
- Stockton-on-Tees 20.7 miles33.3 km
- Billingham 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Bishop Auckland 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Newton Aycliffe 16 miles25.7 km
- Thornaby-on-Tees 20.7 miles33.4 km
- Yarm 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Spennymoor 21.4 miles34.4 km
- Northallerton 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Ripon 20.8 miles33.5 km
- Catterick Garrison 3.1 miles5 km
Neighbouring places
- Richmond Built-up area 0.9 miles1.5 km
- St. Martin's Parish 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Hudswell Parish 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Aske Parish 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Hipswell Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Hipswell & Colburn Ward 2 miles3.2 km
- Easby Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Whashton Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Gilling with Hartforth and Sedbury Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Catterick Garrison Built-up area 3.1 miles5 km
- Skeeby Parish 3.1 miles5 km
- Colburn Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Richmond
DL10 4US, DL10 9FD, DL10 5FB, DL10 4DL, DL10 4EB, DL10 4RN, DL10 4SD, DL10 4FG, DL10 7AY … See all
Transport links
- Durham Tees Valley Airport 14.9 miles24 km
- Leeds Bradford International Airport 37.6 miles60.5 km
- Darlington Railway Station 11.5 miles18.5 km
- North Road Railway Station 12 miles19.4 km
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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 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Stanwick Hall Estate 5.5 miles8.8 km
- Jervaulx Abbey Archaeological site 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Eggleston Abbey Archaeological site 10.6 miles17 km
- The Darlington Arena Stadium 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Streatlam Castle Estate 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Raby Castle Archaeological site 12.8 miles20.7 km
- Fors Abbey Historic site 15.4 miles24.7 km
- Mount Grace Priory Archaeological site 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Windlestone Country house 18.2 miles29.2 km