A shop local ethos is the latest link between Harrogate and its twinned Canadian city as Barrie introduces its own gift card scheme to boost the economy and keep money local. They might be 5,000km apart, but the twinned areas of Harrogate and Barrie are closer than ever thanks to the arrival of a new…
From the discovery of an unusual series of springs in the 16th and 17th centuries, to the modern-day popular spa, shopping and conference town we see today, Harrogate’s heritage is renowned both nationwide and internationally. The North Yorkshire town has been a fashionable destination across centuries, with visitors travelling from far and wide to come…
Another successful celebration of Harrogate’s excellent retail offer saw crowds gather to join a day fashion-themed fun put together by the town’s Business Improvement District (BID). The sun shone down on the Piazza on a lovely spring day for the second Harrogate Celebration of Fashion, organised by the team at Harrogate BID. The latest figures…
The BID team have launched a new campaign to encourage wedding goers to give the gift of Harrogate to help family members or friends celebrate their special day. Harrogate BID is looking to promote the Harrogate Gift Card, which is now accepted by more than 100 businesses in the town, as a top wedding gift…
Harrogate BID has begun to dress the streets to continue to take pride in the town by displaying the well-known Coat of Arms on new bunting. Harrogate is known for its unique welcome and the BID wants to carry on supporting this through eye-catching public realm and targeted campaigns. The Coat of Arms bunting has…
North Yorkshire Council has launched a third consultation for plans to form a Harrogate Town Council – and here’s how you can get involved. Last year, the Council consulted with our town’s residents on proposals to create a Town Council and what it may look like. The findings show that the majority responded in support…
Excitement has started to build in Harrogate town centre with the Celebration of Fashion set to take over next week. The event will be back on the Piazza outside the Victoria Shopping Centre on Saturday, May 18th from 11am to highlight Harrogate’s retail and fashion offer to both visitors and residents. With a wide selection…
April 2024 Newsletter Hello everyone and welcome to the latest edition of the Harrogate BID newsletter! We’re really starting to get stuck into the year now, with events coming around quickly! We were delighted to again organise a successful Harrogate Dog Show, which saw thousands gather to celebrate owners and their furry friends. A huge…
The Harrogate BID team are delighted to announce that the Floral Summer of Celebration will return again this year with a brand-new theme. The unique floral trail will see fantastic displays placed in key locations around the BID area, allowing visitors to view the Harrogate offer and celebrate the town’s floral heritage as they pass…
Over recent months, we’ve heard grumbles that Harrogate is becoming a ghost town with too many empty units and not enough visitors from other areas. As a team working hard to improve our town centre, we know that Harrogate continues to thrive, but isn’t immune to national challenges. Working alongside the data firm HUQ we…
