Richmond MayFest

12/06/2026

It was a bit damp yesterday wasn’t it? But hurrah! The weather forecast for Richmond on Sunday is very much better, so come along to the Richmond MayFest Open Garden at Mr Yorke’s Walled Garden!
Sunday 14th June, 1-5pm
1a Cravengate DL10 4RE
Gorgeous garden, cakes, music, art… and all funds raised support Richmond MayFest.

27/05/2026

Please come along to Mr Yorke’s Walled Garden on June 14th - raising funds for MayFest! It’s a beautiful garden (great cakes too…)
1-5pm. 1a Cravengate - park on Newbiggin or The Green.

A historic walled garden in Richmond will open to the public next month for a special fundraising afternoon featuring music, art, homemade cakes and plant sales. The open afternoon at Mr Yorke’s Walled Garden will [...]

06/05/2026

Celebrating the 2026 Richmond MayFest Queen and her flower girls

06/05/2026

The MayFest team is at last recovering from an EPIC weekend! Many pictures to follow, but let's start with a focus on our magnificent MayFest Royals.
2025's Queen Ava graciously gave way to our new Queen Lily, who was ably assisted by her four Flower Girls as she was crowned at Richmond Castle on the Saturday of MayFest. The whole Royal Party then proceeded to enjoy the whole festival... including dancing with our Jack o'the Green!
Thanks so much to all these brilliant youngsters who gave so much of their time to MayFest! Hope to see you all again at the Richmond Meet Parade!


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04/05/2026

We love Open Door Art right back!

04/05/2026

Amazing! No naughty cars parked in the market place as the MayFest Market gets set up for MayFest Monday!
Get along to the Market Place to join in the parade - setting off at 10.45!

04/05/2026

Richmond women, come along today to MayFest Women Aloud - featuring a drum circle with the amazing Filo of RhythmCalls!
Free admission, bring a bite to share if you want.

Monday May 4th, 2-5pm at the Catholic Parish Hall on Newbiggin.

03/05/2026

It was a bit wet today! But the forecast is much better tomorrow, so come on down to MayFest in Richmond Castle and the Market Place!
Join the Newton Aycliffe Pipe Band for the parade from the Town Hallat 10.45... don't miss Richmond Amateur Dramatic Society's hilarious Panto at the Castle (11.15 or 3pm) the Silly History Boys Show, the knights of Dawn of Chivalry, the Bubble Fairy... and of course Tom Fool. Children's rides and MayFest Markets in the Market Place, Wordweavers of Richmond at 2pm in Holy Trinity Chapel, and an afternoon of wonderful music from North East Early Music Forum (from 11.20) in the Town Hall.

It's a great day for all the family - come and make Richmond shine at MayFest!
NB - Free Park & Ride from Richmond School Car Park (DL10 7BQ)

03/05/2026

Park and ride for MayFest Sunday and Monday 10am - 4pm from Richmond School!
Free!