Harrogate BID is delighted to announce the official categories for the Harrogate Dog Show 2026. The much-loved event will return to the Victoria Shopping Centre Piazza for its sixth year on Saturday 11 April, bringing together dog lovers, families and visitors for a fun-filled day celebrating our four-legged friends. The show will feature seven different categories for…
As we move into March, February has been a month of important developments and continued momentum for Harrogate BID and the wider town centre. Most notably, we announced the appointment of Jason Maxwell as our new Chief Executive Officer. Jason brings significant experience in BID leadership and regeneration, and I am confident that his expertise…
Mothering Funday is set to return to Harrogate town centre this spring, offering families the chance to enjoy a day of fun and win fantastic prizes for their mum, grandmother or guardian. Delivered by Harrogate BID in association with Your Harrogate and Victoria Shopping Centre, the free event will take place on Saturday, 14 March…
Harrogate BID is delighted to be partnering once again with Harrogate Town A.F.C. to support local businesses through an exciting new Town Rewards initiative, giving fans the chance to win Harrogate Gift Cards at home matches. As part of the ongoing Town Rewards scheme, Harrogate Town has launched a new half-time Crossbar Challenge at the…
The result of the Accommodation Business Improvement District (ABID) ballot has today been confirmed, with businesses voting not to proceed with the proposal. The ABID had been developed to provide a sustainable, locally controlled funding mechanism to strengthen the town’s visitor economy, enhance destination marketing activity and support long-term competitiveness. The proposal followed consultation with…
Harrogate BID is delighted to announce the appointment of Jason Maxwell as its new Chief Executive Officer, with Jason set to take up the role in March. Jason joins the organisation with extensive experience in place leadership, regeneration and business engagement, having spent more than seven years leading Stockton BID and most recently working within…
As we begin 2026, I would like to thank all Harrogate BID members for your continued support and engagement. January has already been a busy and productive month for the BID team, with key activities delivered, new initiatives underway, and several programmes launching to support Harrogate town centre and our local business community. We were…
Harrogate BID is delighted to confirm the return of the Harrogate Makers Market in February 2026, following a highly successful launch year and sustained demand from traders, visitors and the local business community. Originally introduced in summer 2025 in partnership with Real Markets, the Makers Market was created to showcase Harrogate’s vibrant independent sector, support…
Harrogate BID reflected on a year of strong delivery, collaboration and town centre impact at its Annual General Meeting, held on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at The Crown Hotel. The AGM brought together levy-paying businesses, partners and stakeholders to review progress made during 2025 and to outline priorities for the year ahead. Chair of Harrogate…
Harrogate BID is pleased to confirm its support for the return of Harrogate Restaurant Week, which will take place from Monday, 16th to Sunday, 22nd February 2026. This popular dining promotion will see restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars across the Harrogate area offering set-price menus at £10, £15, £20, £25 or £30, providing residents and…
