Sights in Richmond
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Richmond Castle
Top of the pile is the impressive heap that's left of Richmond Castle, founded in 1070 and one of the first castles in England since Roman times to be built of stone. It's had many uses through the years, including a stint as a prison for conscientious objectors during WWI (there's a small and sobering exhibition about their part in the castle's history).
The best part of a visit is the view from the top of the remarkably well-preserved 30m-high tower; you can look down on the market place or over the surrounding hills.
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Richmondshire Museum
In a totally different vein, the Richmondshire Museum is a delightful little gem, with very informative staff and local history exhibits including an early Yorkshire cave-dweller, James Herriot's surgery, and informative displays on lead mining, which forever altered the Swaledale landscape a century ago.
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Green Howards Museum
Veterans and military buffs will enjoy the three floors of the Green Howards Museum, which pays tribute to the famous Yorkshire regiment.
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Georgian Theatre Royal
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