A Festival of Traditional and Historical Entertainments - In the Perfect Setting
OPEN GARDEN IN AID OF MAYFEST
- SUNDAY JUNE 14TH -
OPEN GARDEN IN AID OF MAYFEST - SUNDAY JUNE 14TH -
Richmond MayFest takes place every early May Bank Holiday with loads of great music, dancing and drama in and around Richmond Castle and Richmond town centre.
Many events are totally free!
And, as a community festival, local residents (DL9, DL10 and DL11) get a discount on all ticketed events, as well as free admission to Richmond Castle on Saturday, Sunday and Monday
Open Garden in Aid of MayFest
Mr Yorke’s Walled Garden - Sunday 14th June, 1-5pm
We are delighted that this magnificent walled garden will once again be opening in support of MayFest. Please come along on Sunday 14th June to enjoy the splendid landscapes of the garden, not to mention the homemade cakes!
There will be music from Trouvere, and Judy Allinson is painting in the garden. Just the Job will also have a plant sale.
£6 admission, accompanied under 16s free. No need to book.
There’s no parking at the garden (1a Cravengate DL10 4RE) so please park on Newbiggin or the Market Place (free on Sunday) or in one of the town car parks.
Help fund Mayfest!
Every little definitely helps so please support MayFest with a donation if you can.
Best of all, become a Friend of MayFest with a regular annual subscription. Just follow the link for more information and to sign up.
A few things we enjoyed in 2026!
MayFest Fair at Richmond Castle on Saturday, Sunday and Monday: music, dancing, storytelling, craft stalls, traditional games and sports, circus fun, food and drink… And AXE THROWING this year!
Busking Saturday - music in Finkle Street, the Market Place and Tower Street
MayFest MiniFolkFest - Saturday night in the Town Hall, cracking souunds
Ballad Walk around Richmond with singer Vivien Ellis
MayFest BaroqueFest - Sunday afternoon at St Mary’s; so relaxing and such beautiful sounds
MayFest Parade on Monday morning was bigger and better than ever!
Sea Shanty sessions with the Auckland Shanty Singers
The MayFest Ceilidh at Richmond School on Sunday - a packed hall dancing to the brilliant Blind Panic Ceilidh Band
Day of Dance with Richmond on Swale Morris Men and guest sides on Sunday - they battled with the rain most gallantly
Hilarious Panto from RADS at the Castle on Monday, this time with a Panto Horse
and much much more!
