We show you Richmond Yorkshire attractions including the Green Howards Regimental Museum and Lucy Pittaway’s store – plus where to park in Richmond, Yorkshire.
The Green Howards Regimental Museum is conveniently located by Richmond’s central market square – Trinity Church Square Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 4QN. Phone 01748 826561 & 07376 803337.
The famous Green Howards regiment of the British Army was amalgamated with The Prince of Wales’s Own Regiment of Yorkshire and The Duke of Wellington’s Regiment, all Yorkshire-based regiments in the King’s Division, to form The Yorkshire Regiment on 6 June 2006.
Founded in 1922 at the nearby barracks, the Green Howards museum moved to the current location, the former Trinity Church in 1973. It now houses a magnificent and well-displayed collection that illustrates three centuries of the history of the regiment.
Also in Yorkshire, is the Museum of the Duke of Wellington’s Regiment located in Halifax. Halifax is a wonderful place to visit with many attractions including the stunning historic Piece Hall with its central piazza, independent shops and bars, and Shibden Hall the home of Anne Lister (Gentleman Jack).
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Richmond Yorkshire Car Parks
Where is the best place to park in Richmond?
Nuns Close Car Park
Car parking is available at the Market Square but for a longer stay in Richmond, you may also want to consider the Long Stay Nuns Close Car Park at Hurgill Rd, Richmond DL10 4UN located by Richmondshire Cricket Club and within easy walking distance of the town centre.
A good way to walk from the car park is to use the pedestrian-only exit at the bottom corner of the car park and then walk down Victoria Road and turn right onto Rosemary Lane, turn left at the Lucy Pittaway’s Gallery – she was awarded UK’s Most Popular Published Artist – an d then amble further on the delightful Finkle Street to Market Square.
- Total bays: 228
- Standard bays: 223
- Disabled bays: 4
- Cycle: 1
- Coach spaces: 3
- There is also a public toilet block at Nun’s Close car park.
Other Plan Places to Visit Recommended Car Parks in Richmond Yorkshire :
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Victoria North Car Park, Richmond, Yorkshire
- Short Stay
Victoria Road, Richmond, DL10 4DW
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Victoria South car park, Richmond
- Short Stay
Victoria Road, Richmond, DL10 4DW
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The Fosse car park, Richmond
- Medium Stay
Riverside Road, Richmond, DL10 4JR
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Station Road car park, Richmond
- Long stay weekends and bank holidays only
Location: Station Road, Richmond, DL10 4JU
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Round Howe car park, Richmond
- Type: Long stay
Location: Reeth Road, Richmond, DL10 4TL
Coach parking available
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Yorke Square car park, Richmond
- Type: Long stay
Location: The Green, Richmond, DL10 4RG - Richmond Coach Park – 15 Hurgill Rd, Richmond DL10 4AR
Discover Lucy Pittaway’s Shope in Richmond Yorkshire
Lucy Pittaway’s Richmond Address: 22-24 Finkle St, Richmond DL10 4QB
Lucy Pittaway’s studio in Richmond is definitely worth a visit!
Phone 01748 824688
River Swale Water Falls, Richmond Yorkshire
Richmond Falls are a beautiful series of waterfalls along the River Swale, they are near to the town centre and Richmond Caste.
There is short-stay car parking nearby at the Waterfalls car park, 7, Riverside Road, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 4JR and medium stay the Fosse car park Riverside Road, Richmond, DL10 4JR.
Above the waterfall is a shallow pool where children like to play, and you will usually find families resting by the waterfall for picnics.
Richmond Castle North Yorkshire
With tremendous views of the Yorkshire Dales, the works of painter JMW Turner and other artists in the late 18th and early 19th centuries enhanced the reputation of Richmond Castle as a romantic ruin – so the town became a fashionable place for tourists to visit – and has remained so ever since.
However, During the First World War Richmond Castle was occupied by the northern Non-Combatant Corps. This was a military unit in which men who had asked for an exemption from military service could contribute to the war effort in non-combatant roles. However, some men who had been ordered to join the Corps refused to take part in any work contributing to the war effort, because it went against their beliefs.
In 1916 a number of them were detained in cells at Richmond Castle in a 19th-century building, previously the castle’s reserve armoury, beside the castle gate. The walls of these rooms are still covered with graffiti made by these conscientious objectors who became known as the Richmond Sixteen.
They were sent to France in May 1916, where they were put on trial for refusing to obey orders. They faced a potential death sentence. Their transportation to France, trial and sentencing have become notorious in the history of British conscientious objection.
Places to Eat in Richmond Yorkshire
Passing through? For a quick bite on the move with local Yorkshire English offerings – and to help support local businesses – check out The Noted Pie Shop at Richmond Market Place, Castle Fisheries at 53 Market Place for fish and chips, or grab a coffee on the go or eat in at Cross View Tea Rooms at 38-39 Market Place Richmond DL10 4QL. Also, Costa Coffee have a North Yorkshire Richmond outlet at 29 Market Place DL10 4QG.
The Rustique Restaurant Richmond
A surprising find – a delightful French Bistro.
5-7 Chantry Wynd, Finkle Street, Richmond DL10 4QB
La Piazza Richmond
A stylish airy Italian restaurant.
2 Dundas St, Richmond DL10 7AB
Hotels In Richmond North Yorkshire
The Fleece Hotel Richmond
5 Victoria Rd, Richmond DL10 4DW
Phone 01748 503104
The Fleece Hotel, Richmond North Yorkshire, is a friendly 3* hotel and is conveniently located adjacent to the short Friar’s Wynd pedestrian walkway which emerges directly at Market Square in the town centre.
The Frenchgate Restaurant & Hotel Richmond
59-61 Frenchgate, Richmond DL10 7AE
Phone 01748 822087
A stylish 4* hotel with executive rooms and a bridal suite. Built in 1750 as a gentleman’s residence, it is now an upmarket Georgian hotel and is 7 minutes’ walk from The Batts Park on the River Swale, and a half-mile from Richmond Castle.
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