Town & Dales life / RICHMOND, NORTH YORKSHIRE

Richmondshire Museum

Explore local lives through reconstructed shops, transport and domestic objects rather than a single military story. The museum’s collections range from early settlement to the more familiar things people used at home and work. Its rooms off Ryders Wynd offer a smaller-scale introduction to Richmond and the surrounding Dales.

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Old Richmond and Staindrop milepost displayed with historic metalwork at Richmondshire Museum — Photo: Simon Green

Before you go

Choose this museum when local trades, toys and everyday life appeal most. It normally closes through winter, so check the season before relying on it for a wet-day plan.

The practical details

Where to find it: Ryders Wynd, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL10 4JA
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Tickets and booking: Normally open 1 April–31 October, Monday–Saturday 10.30am–4.30pm, last admission 4pm; closed Sundays. Adults pay and under-sixteens must be accompanied. Check the current season and any special arrangements; group use of the study spaces is separate.
Access and getting around: The approach is on a slight hill with cobbles and a paved path to one side. The entrance is step-free and lifts serve all three floors and the toilets. The larger first-floor toilet is wheelchair-suitable and has baby changing; some display areas have subdued lighting.
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Visiting with children: Ask about the Carry Out Bag, with quizzes for the visit and a craft activity for later. Children under sixteen enter free with an accompanying adult; make time for the displays they choose instead of rushing through every room.

Practical information checked 15 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.

Make it part of your day

Allow 1–1½ hours for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.

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