Step Back to the Viking Age
Step Back to the Viking Age at the Himalayan Garden's First Ever Re-enactment Weekend Ever wondered what life was really like in Viking Britain? This July, you can find out as the Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park near Ripon hosts its first-ever Viking Re-enactment Weekend,…
Retailer expands into Harrogate
New home and interiors store to open in Harrogate as popular Yorkshire retailer expands Harrogate's shopping scene is about to get even more stylish. A popular independent interiors retailer from York has chosen Harrogate for its second store, bringing an exciting mix of designer homeware,…
Knaresborough High Street
Calls grow for £1.4 million housing fund to be invested in Knaresborough High Street Liberal Democrat councillors are urging North Yorkshire Council to release a share of £1.4 million collected from local housing developments to help transform Knaresborough High Street and tackle long-standing traffic problems…
Harrogate in Bloom
Discover Harrogate's Spectacular Floral Summer Trail as Eight Stunning Displays Bloom Across the Town Harrogate's streets are about to burst into colour once again as the hugely popular Floral Summer of Celebration returns from Friday, 3 July until Friday, 17 July, transforming the town centre…
Harrogate Man Jailed
Harrogate man jailed after drunken holiday flight brawl at Leeds Bradford Airport A family holiday flight from Leeds Bradford Airport turned chaotic after a drunken fight involving two Harrogate men forced police to board the aircraft before take-off. What should have been the start of…
Business News
One of Harrogate's most-loved family businesses is celebrating an incredible 120 years – and you're invited For generations of Harrogate families, a visit to Smiths has been part of creating a home. Now the iconic independent retailer is celebrating an incredible 120 years in business…
Harrogate Food and Drink Festival
126 Traders, Endless Flavours! Discover Everyone You'll Meet at the Harrogate Food & Drink Festival This Weekend Ready for one of Harrogate's biggest weekends of the summer? The Harrogate Food & Drink Festival returns to The Stray on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June, bringing…
Harrogate in Bloom
Looking for the perfect summer day out? This July, Harrogate will once again be transformed into a sea of colour as thousands of flowers bloom across the town centre. Whether you're planning a shopping trip, meeting friends for lunch or simply enjoying a stroll, there's…
Spiegeltent Festival
Step Inside Harrogate's Magical Spiegeltent Festival This Summer Looking for an unforgettable day or night out? The spectacular Spiegeltent Festival has returned to Crescent Gardens, Harrogate, bringing 10 days of live music, cabaret, family entertainment and unique performances until 4 July 2026. Whether you're planning…
Ripon Theatre Festival
Ripon Theatre Festival Returns with Eight Days of Spectacular Entertainment This July Looking for an unforgettable summer day out? Ripon Theatre Festival is back from 5–12 July 2026, bringing the historic city alive with eight days of theatre, circus, comedy, music, storytelling and family entertainment…
One of Harrogate’s best-loved summer traditions returns
One of Harrogate's best-loved summer traditions returns as Oddsocks brings a hilarious Romeo & Juliet to RHS Harlow Carr Fancy a summer evening that's a little different? Swap the cinema for the great outdoors, pack a picnic and head to RHS Harlow Carr, where the…
Whats on This Weekend
What's On This Weekend in Harrogate, Knaresborough & Ripon (27–28 June) Looking for inspiration this weekend? Whether you're planning a family day out, meeting friends, enjoying great food, discovering local history or simply making the most of the summer, there's an excellent choice of events…
