Richmond
If you enjoy the outdoor life, thecitysecret and Richmond are perfect for you. The Yorkshire Dales are at your finger-tips, so no need to sign up for that gym membership. A lunchtime walk down to the river and along past the waterfalls is a perfect way to clear your head.

Richmond was founded by the Normans in 1071 and is centred around the castle build on the hill that dominates the area. The name Richmond is from the Norman-French 'Riche-mont', or strong hill, and this Richmond is the original - all others are named after it.

surrounding area
Richmond is at the northern end of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and is the gateway to the northern dales. Within roughly an hour's drive there are three other national parks - North York Moors, the Lake District and Norhumberland National Park
The North Yorkshire coastal towns (Whitby, Scarborough) are within easy reach by car, and a little further away is the stunning Northumberland coastal route with its spectacular beaches.
Getting around

Richmond is 4 miles from Scotch Corner, where the A1 and the main east-west northern trunk road (A66) meet.
The nearest railway station is in Darlington - the home of the railways - around 12 miles from Richmond. Darlington is on the main east-coast line with frequent services to London and Scotland.
Durham Tees Valley airport is 18 miles away.
There is a regular bus service to Darlington and also to areas further in the dales.

Shopping

Richmond is a small market town with a number of small specialist shops and a thriving farmers market. There are a couple of small supermarkets in town, and a larger supermarket a few miles away.
Nearby Darlington has a wider range of shops in its town centre, as well as a larger choice of supermarkets. Further afield, the Gateshead MetroCentre is the largest shopping and leisure centre in Europe, and is around 40 miles away.