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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Harrogate BID is delighted to announce the full programme of events for the third annual Harrogate Self Care Week, which will return in February with an expanded and diverse schedule of wellbeing sessions across the town. Running from Monday 2nd until Sunday 8th February 2026, the week will feature a wide range of free workshops,…
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Harrogate BID is delighted to relaunch a popular match funding grant scheme to support the town’s business community with store front and accessibility improvements. Every year, the Business Improvement District (BID) provides the match funding to its member businesses for support with improvement works, helping to not only create a great first impression for visitors…
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Harrogate BID is thrilled to announce the return of the third Harrogate Self Care Week in February. Running from week commencing 2nd February, the week will feature a schedule of wellbeing sessions, classes and workshops, free of charge. The Harrogate Self Care Weeks aims to celebrate Harrogate as a wellbeing destination and also bring people…
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The Harrogate Christmas Shop Window Competition saw yet another year of record entries, beating 2024 with over 40 entries from town centre businesses. The annual competition offers the opportunity to businesses in the town to show off their creative skills, whilst adding to the festive feel of the town over the Christmas period. Harrogate Business…
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Harrogate BID are excited to announce that they will be working with Beauclair, a system that specialises in sourcing and analysing spend data of consumers within the Harrogate BID area. This project is the outcome of a successful funding application through the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Vibrant and Sustainable High Streets Fund. Beauclair’s…
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Harrogate has long been recognised as a desirable visitor destination. It attracts more than three million visitors each year, contributing £452 million to the local economy. From hotels and visitor attractions to independent shops and restaurants, many of our businesses rely on the spending that visitors bring. To make sure Harrogate continues to thrive as…
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