Harrogate is set to sparkle this Christmas with an exciting new programme of festive attractions, family experiences and seasonal entertainment designed to bring even more magic to the town centre. Working in partnership with Visit North Yorkshire, part of North Yorkshire Council, Harrogate Town Council and Victoria Shopping Centre, this year’s Christmas celebrations will introduce…
Welcome to the July edition of the Harrogate BID newsletter. The past two months have been incredibly busy, with a packed programme of events, campaigns and projects showcasing everything that makes Harrogate such a fantastic place to live, work and visit. Our Floral Summer of Celebration has once again transformed the town centre, this year…
With just days to go until the launch of Harrogate’s much-loved Lego Trail, Harrogate Business Improvement District (BID) has revealed where visitors will be able to find each of this year’s prehistoric displays. The free family trail, proudly sponsored by The Crown Hotel, launches on Saturday, August 1st, with 13 large-scale Lego dinosaur models set…
Harrogate BID is pleased to be supporting Harrogate Library and North Yorkshire Council with a children’s art competition, giving young people the chance to design their own flower display for the Library Gardens. Designs can be in any shape or form – just get creative! The competition is open to two age categories: Ages 4–7…
Harrogate BID is delighted to reveal the locations for this year’s Floral Summer of Celebration, as eight spectacular displays prepare to brighten up the town centre. The popular floral trail, organised and delivered by Harrogate Business Improvement District (BID), returns for its fifth year from Friday, July 3rd until Friday, July 17th. This year’s celebration…
As part of Harrogate BID’s campaign celebrating and supporting the town’s hospitality sector, Chief Executive Jason Maxwell and BID Chair and Starling owner Simon Midgley joined Your Harrogate to discuss the challenges facing the industry and why supporting local businesses is more important than ever. The conversation explores the role hospitality plays in Harrogate’s economy…
“We’re not asking for handouts. We’re asking for a fair chance to thrive.” The owner of one of Harrogate’s popular independent hospitality venues is calling for greater support for the sector, warning that rising costs and the UK’s VAT burden are putting pressure on businesses that play a vital role in communities across the country.…
The work of Harrogate BID’s new Business Crime Officer has been highlighted in Parliament as an example of positive partnership working to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour. Tom Gordon, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, praised the appointment of former police officer Paul Evans to the role during a Westminster Hall debate focused on tackling abuse…
Harrogate residents are invited to shop sustainably while supporting a local charity at a special pre-loved fashion event this July. Positive Influence Agency has partnered with Artizan International to host a Rail Sale at Artizan Café on Wednesday, 22nd July, bringing together sustainable fashion, community connection and fundraising. The event will give visitors the opportunity…
One of Harrogate’s longest-established independent retailers is celebrating a major milestone this summer, as Smiths of Harrogate marks 120 years in business. Founded in 1906 by Frederick Smith, the family-run business has grown from a modest second-hand furniture shop into one of the town’s most recognised retailers, serving generations of customers across Harrogate and beyond.…
