North Yorkshire County Shows - Looking for the best county shows in North Yorkshire this year? From the spectacular Great Yorkshire Show to traditional village agricultural shows, 2026 is packed with unforgettable countryside events. Meet prize-winning livestock, discover local food and drink, browse artisan stalls,…

Roadworks Alert Update 13/07/2026 'What Were They Thinking?' Drivers Hit by New Harrogate Traffic Chaos as Roadworks Return During Great Yorkshire Show Week Just when motorists thought the worst was over, temporary traffic lights have returned to one of Harrogate's busiest roads—right as tens of…

Great Yorkshire Show - one of the UK's biggest and best-loved agricultural events. Experience championship livestock, thrilling equestrian displays, delicious Yorkshire food and drink, countryside attractions, live demonstrations, shopping and family entertainment. Whether you're visiting Harrogate for the day or planning a Yorkshire adventure, there's…

Spend Yorkshire Day in Ripon as St Wilfrid's Procession becomes a full-day family celebration.  If you are looking for a fantastic free day out this summer, Ripon is the place to be.  On Saturday, 1 August, the city's historic St Wilfrid's Procession will be bigger…

Latest update for free and low cost activities this summer Looking for affordable family fun this summer? Discover dozens of free and low-cost days out across Harrogate, Ripon and Knaresborough Planning seven weeks of school holidays doesn't have to cost a fortune. Whether you're looking…

What's On This Weekend in Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon, Boroughbridge & Masham (10–12 July 2026) Looking for something to do this weekend? From live music and family festivals to Viking battles and theatre, there's plenty happening across the Harrogate district. 🎉 Harrogate Harrogate Rugby Club Beer…

Alert Roadworks - North Yorkshire Roadworks & Traffic Updates Planning to travel today? Check the latest roadworks and traffic hotspots across Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon to avoid delays. Stay up to date with live traffic information, diversion routes and planned works before you set off…

Harrogate Rugby Club's Beer Festival & Family Fun Day returns this Saturday Looking for a fantastic family day out in Harrogate this weekend? Harrogate Rugby Club is inviting families, rugby fans and beer lovers to its popular Beer Festival & Family Fun Day on Saturday…

Four-day strike planned at Harrogate SEND school as staff raise safety concerns Families with children at a Harrogate special educational needs school could face four days of disruption next week after staff voted to take strike action over concerns about staffing and workplace safety. Members…

Proposed tree felling at 50 Dragon Parade, Harrogate We are consulting on a proposed tree felling at 50 Dragon Parade, Harrogate. Reference: D2CA6002 – Dragon Parade, Harrogate Location: 50 Dragon Parade, Harrogate, HG1 5DQ What3Words reference: ///soaks.thank.blunt Tree species: one Lime tree Reason for removal:…

Harrogate Convention Centre's £9.4m makeover begins – here's what's changing One of Harrogate's most recognisable landmarks is finally getting the major makeover many have been waiting for. Work has officially begun on a £9.4 million transformation of Harrogate Convention Centre, with improvements designed to attract…

Paul Dibb, Head Gardener Last month saw a transition through the garden as we came to the end of our main rhododendron and azalea flowering peak. The term ‘June gap’ is often used to describe the period, as spring flowers fade and there is a decline…