Richmond
Richmond, North Yorkshire, is sometimes referred to as ‘the mother’ of all Richmonds worldwide. The town, on the banks of the River Swale, grew around its impressive castle, which dates from around 1071. It is now twinned with Nordfron in Norway and St. Aubin Du Cormier in France.
There is plenty to see and do. Home of the oldest Georgian theatre in the country, Richmond has a vast cobbled market place and three excellent museums – the Georgian Theatre Museum, The Georgian town hosts Richmondshire Museum and The Green Howards’ Museum. There is also a wide variety of shops, tea-rooms and galleries and spectacular riverside walks down to the waterfall, known locally as ‘the foss’, and to Easby Abbey. The famous children’s author Lewis Carroll, who wrote the classic, Alice in Wonderland, went to school at Swale House, now the headquarters of Richmondshire District Council.
The town's Tourist Information Centre lies in the shadow of Greyfriars Tower, one of three remaining Franciscan bell towers in the country. Both are situated in the beautiful Friary Gardens, popular for summer music events and picnics. And be sure to visit nearby Easby Church with its 13th-century frescoes.
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