Richmond Castle sits high above the River Swale with the town spread beneath it - a position chosen so it couldn’t be ignored. It was started around 1071 by Alan Rufus, one of William the Conqueror’s leading men in the North, as a hard statement of Norman control. In the 12th century the castle was expanded and the great square keep was built, still dominating the skyline and the approaches into town. And it isn’t just medieval history. In 1916, a military cell block inside the castle held consc

High above Richmond and the River Swale, Culloden Tower stands proud — elegant, solitary, and full of stories. Built around 1746 by local MP John Yorke, it marked the government’s victory at the Battle of Culloden, which ended the Jacobite uprising. Designed by Daniel Garrett, it stands on the site of an older medieval tower known as Hudswell Tower, linking centuries of Richmond’s history in one striking landmark. It was never built for defence, but for display — a bold statement of loyalty and