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15 Stunning Parks to visit in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon Everyone Is Talking About in 2026 Looking for the most beautiful parks in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon? From hidden riverside gardens and magical woodland trails to huge open parkland and breathtaking Yorkshire scenery, these incredible…

Harrogate Convention Centre What's On - Click Here to See What's On at Harrogate Convention Centre & Royal Hall Always check and confirm details as they can change - Phone: 01423 500500 Whole Event Days Description Type Monday, 18 May 2026 Royal Hall - Public…

Looking for Things To Do in Harrogate This Week? (May 18th to 22nd , 2026) Here Are the Events Everyone Will Be Talking About From unforgettable theatre nights and inspiring outdoor stories to live music, quizzes and summer gardening ideas, this week is packed with…

We’re creating Nidderdale’s first ever lavender farm on a one‑acre hillside above Pateley Bridge. With 5,000 English and French (lavandin) lavender plants taking root, this is the beginning of a gentle, seasonal journey. Join our Friends list for behind‑the‑scenes seasonal updates, community opportunities (small invitation only gatherings) and…

Be Alert for Scams Protect your pension against fraudsters With less than a year to go until pensions are brought within scope of inheritance tax, a major pension company has issued a warning about the increased risk of scams. Fraudsters thrive on fear and uncertainty…

Alert Roadworks 16th May 2026 Drivers in Harrogate, Knaresborough, and Ripon face several disruptions from ongoing utility projects and regional roadworks. Key routes including the A61 Ripon Road, Knaresborough’s Bond End, and the A59 Kex Gill are experiencing temporary traffic lights and closures. Harrogate A61…

What’s On at the Great Yorkshire Show 2026 The countdown is truly underway, with less than nine weeks to go until this year's Great Yorkshire Show (Tuesday 14 - Friday 17 July 2026). Key timetables for each day are now available to view on our website which…

Five arrested following incident in the Bilton area Harrogate Published:17:1015/05/2026 Police have arrested five people following a report of a disturbance in Harrogate. In the early hours of Friday 15 May, officers were called to reports that a number of people were making threats to…

New Harrogate Café Hoping to Become the Town’s Warmest Community Space Coffee, conversation and companionship are at the heart of a new community café in Harrogate that hopes to become a welcoming social hub for people of all ages. The Lounge Café” at St Mark's…

What’s On in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon This Weekend Your Guide to the Best Events and Things To Do | May 15–17, 2026 Looking for the best things to do in Harrogate this weekend? From live music and theatre to family fun, food events, charity…

May Half-Term 2026 in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon: Best Family Days Out and Activities Families searching for the best May half-term activities in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon will find plenty to enjoy across North Yorkshire this school holiday. From magical woodland adventures and giant outdoor…

Knaresborough fears grow over iconic riverside walkway as collapse concerns mount Visitors strolling along the River Nidd this summer are being met with fencing, warning signs and growing concern after part of one of Knaresborough’s best-loved riverside walkways collapsed earlier this year. Now local councillors…