The Converted Train Station That’s Now A Cinema, Food Market & Art Gallery

The Converted Train Station That’s Now A Cinema, Food Market & Art Gallery

If there’s one thing we love here at The Yorkshireman, it’s repurposing. Especially when we have such beautiful historic buildings here in our region. Whether it’s traditional phone boxes transformed into mini-libraries or train carriages-turned-air-bnbs, we’re fully on board – which is why The Station grasped our attention.

Credit: The Station

A former Victorian railway station that has retained its stunning original features, The Station is a fantastic example of a successful community effort. It’s a concept that towns and villages everywhere will be envious of, with locals at the forefront of its purpose, ensuring everyone can benefit.

Officially closing down in 1969 after a century serving the residents of Richmond, The Station received a whole new lease of life back in 2007, and has provided locals with arts, culture and great, locally produced food ever since.

Credit: The Station

Home to a wonderful mini art gallery, The Station showcases a number of exhibitions, with local talent displaying their stunning pieces of art – many of which are paintings and creations of Yorkshire – with nature frequently taking centre stage.

Also home to a number of community efforts, visitors can enjoy an array of events and classes – as well as Jazz nights, talks and more. There’s a little something for everyone, with events created with families in mind, classes aimed at providing a sense of community to new mothers, and plenty of shows and classes for the grown-ups, too.

Credit: The Station

Elsewhere at The Station, guests can take advantage of a lovely book initiative, which sells second-hand books in exchange for a small donation – with all proceeds going right back into the running of the venue.

On the ground floor – which was likely once home to the ticket hall – guests can take advantage of ample seating (which has currently been slightly reduced to allow for social distancing), with a beautiful, gourmet cafe bar serving up fantastic Yorkshire grub – including dishes such as braised ox cheek, baked salmon fillet and lamb cutlets – with pizzas, sandwiches and light bites also on the menu for those looking for a more casual meal.

Credit: The Station

Other vendors within the station include Kacao; home to Richmond-made artisan chocolate, Archer’s Jersey Ice Cream, The Angel’s Share; a Yorkshire-based bakery and Richmond Brewing Company; serving fantastic locally produced beers for guests to try out. When in Richmond, after all.

For the film buffs, The Station houses a wonderful, well-kept cinema, screening both the latest blockbusters and a selection of independent movies, too. Basically, it’s a destination in its own right.

Credit: The Station

Open both indoors and outdoors now, The Station can be found at Station Yard, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 4LD – with no bookings required to visit.

Read more: The Best And Most Beautiful Hotels To Stay In Richmond, Yorkshire

%d bloggers like this: