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Richmond is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. It is located at the point where Swaledale, the upper valley of the River Swale, opens into the Vale of Mowbray. The town's population at the 2011 census was 8,413.
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Standing proud at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, Richmond is one of Britain's most beautiful and vibrant market towns. With its iconic castle, fine historic buildings, sweeping cobbled market place and leafy riverside vistas, the Swaledale town boasts a host of individual shops, tempting eateries and exciting cultural and heritage ...
Richmond sits just outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is one of the most dramatically-beautiful, architecturally-rich towns in the north of England. Dominated by Richmond Castle - a great Norman castle which occupies a commanding position on a cliff high above the River Swale.
Richmond provides an excellent base for exploring the Northern Yorkshire dales of Swaledale and Arkengarthdale. Each of these valleys boasts dramatic landscapes interwoven with a rich industrial history and majestic views that reward the determined walker willing to take on the local ascents.
Founded by the Normans in 1071, Richmond is a vibrant market town. Visitors love the impressive castle keep, riverside setting and elegant Georgian architecture, particularly in Newbiggin and around the large cobbled Market Place.