Harrogate Blog

You’ll Soon Be Able to Walk Inside a Giant Glowing Art Installation on Harrogate’s Stray A huge inflatable world of colour, light and calm is heading to Harrogate — and it could become one of the most unforgettable experiences on The Stray this summer. From…

Harrogate Events This Week: Best Things To Do Across Harrogate, Knaresborough & Ripon (May 11–16, 2026) From major live music performances and theatre shows to family festivals, classic cars and outdoor attractions, there’s plenty happening across Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon this week. Visitors heading to…

Families across Harrogate, Filey and Whitby are facing major changes after North Yorkshire Council approved plans to close three long-standing care homes and replace them with new specialist dementia care hubs. The council says the move will modernise adult social care services, improve support for…

Cars vandalised in Knaresborough as police investigate graffiti attacks on vehicles North Yorkshire Police are investigating after several cars were vandalised with graffiti in Knaresborough. The incidents happened along Alexandra Grove and Blind Lane, where multiple vehicles were reportedly sprayed with paint, prompting an appeal…

Major maintenance work to begin at Knaresborough Castle after campaign to save landmark Essential repair work is finally set to begin at Knaresborough Castle following growing concerns over the condition of the historic North Yorkshire landmark. The long-awaited maintenance programme was confirmed by councillor Matt…

Youngs matter voice”: Ripon student seeks seat in UK Youth Parliament A student from Ripon is hoping to become one of the youngest political voices representing North Yorkshire after launching a campaign for the UK Youth Parliament. Sarah Jayan, 16, who attends Ripon Grammar School, is…

The incredibly beautiful North Yorkshire town visitors say feels frozen in time A picturesque North Yorkshire market town described by visitors as “incredibly beautiful” and “one of the most scenic places in Yorkshire” is drawing increasing attention from tourists, walkers and shoppers looking to escape…

Great Knaresborough Bed Race 2026 draw tonight as event oversubscribed The iconic Great Knaresborough Bed Race is set for a major moment tonight as organisers hold a draw to decide which teams will compete in this year’s hugely popular event. A record 108 teams have…

Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park Harrogate – A Hidden Gem in North Yorkshire May Blooms Galore: A Garden Spectacle!  Paul Dibb, Head Gardener As we head into May the gardens are now bursting into colour and really coming to life. The magnolias have held their…

Harrogate Roadworks This Week: Major Delays, Closures & Traffic Updates (May 2026) Drivers across Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon are facing major roadworks and traffic delays this week, with key routes affected by closures, temporary traffic lights and long-term infrastructure works. Motorists are being urged to…

What’s On in Harrogate, Knaresborough & Ripon (4–8 May 2026): Events, Markets, Theatre & Family Days Out Looking for the best things to do in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon this week? From bank holiday markets and family events to live music, theatre and major exhibitions,…

Harrogate nursery Busy Bees Nursery Harrogate Cornwall Road ranked among top 20 in Yorkshire and the Humber A Harrogate nursery has been recognised among the top 20 nurseries in Yorkshire and the Humber, highlighting the town’s reputation for high-quality childcare and early years education. The…