The friendly area of Richmond awaits your stay
The countryside and surrounding scenery provide a peaceful ambience to your holiday home in Richmond. This welcoming and trendy city entices travellers with its bars and coffee shops. Whether you're planning a family holiday, a trip with friends or a romantic retreat, HomeAway has a great selection of holiday homes. Many rentals come with a full kitchen and separate dining area, perfect if you need a space for entertaining.
Activities and attractions in Richmond
Do you want to discover attractions to visit while you're in the area? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and experience everything that makes Richmond a fun spot to go on holiday. Here are some of the most popular attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Croft Circuit (8.2 mi / 13.2 km)
- Rockliffe Hotel Spa (9.3 mi / 15 km)
- The Forbidden Corner (10 mi / 16.2 km)
- Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park (15.3 mi / 24.6 km)
- Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre (16.2 mi / 26.1 km)
- Lightwater Valley Theme Park (17.2 mi / 27.7 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Richmond
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to take in the scenery, Richmond is a great place to spend some time outside. Here are a few of the area's most eye-catching sights, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Yorkshire Dales National Park (17.6 mi / 28.4 km)
- Richmond Falls (0.2 mi / 0.3 km)
- Harmby Waterfall (7.3 mi / 11.8 km)
- The Forbidden Corner (10 mi / 16.2 km)
- Aysgarth Falls (12.6 mi / 20.2 km)
- Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park (15.3 mi / 24.6 km)
How to get to and around Richmond
The nearest airport is in Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.), located 14.3 mi (23.1 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you can also fly into Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford), which is 37 mi (59.6 km) away.