Get thrilled, Harrogate! Our holiday guide is here to help you discover all the best festive fun. From those who live and breathe Harrogate to those just getting a taste, our guide brings your holiday dreams to life.
One enchanting highlight is the Castle Howard Christmas, where the stunning estate transforms into a winter wonderland adorned with vibrant lights and festive decorations. You'll also find the charming St Nicholas Fair, featuring delightful stalls and local crafts that capture the spirit of the season. And the RHS Harlow Carr Glow is something you definitely don’t want to miss, with its captivating light displays shimmering throughout the gardens. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
Happy Holidays!
Top Events Events In and Around Harrogate
- A Fanfare for Christmas
- Harrogate International Festivals Christmas Events
- Let it Glow at RHS Harlow Carr
- Christmas at Mother Shipton's (Knaresborough)
- Mother Shipton's Cave Christmas Experience (Knaresborough)
- Knaresborough Christmas Market (Knaresborough)
- Santa's Grotto at Stockeld Park
- Winter Illuminations at Stockeld Park
- Little Bird Christmas Artisan Market at Harewood House (Leeds)
- Harewood's Festive Season (Leeds)
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Harrogate Events Events
A Fanfare for Christmas (Harrogate) • 0.3 miles
Festive musical performance by a renowned brass band
Harrogate International Festivals Christmas Events (Harrogate) • 0.3 miles
Year-round cultural festival with diverse artistic programming
Let it Glow at RHS Harlow Carr (Harrogate) • 1.5 miles
Reimagined winter light trail with new displays
Christmas at Mother Shipton's (Knaresborough) • 2.8 miles
Personal family visit with Santa in a magical grotto.
Mother Shipton's Cave Christmas Experience (Knaresborough) • 2.8 miles
Enchanting Christmas village with a personal visit to Santa.
Knaresborough Christmas Market (Knaresborough) • 3.1 miles
Historic market town transformed for festive shopping and events
Santa's Grotto at Stockeld Park • 5.6 miles
Enchanted elevator to Santa's log cabin
Winter Illuminations at Stockeld Park • 5.6 miles
Magical Christmas light trail through an enchanted forest.
Little Bird Christmas Artisan Market at Harewood House (Leeds) • 6.5 miles
Yorkshire's finest independent traders and street food
Harewood's Festive Season (Leeds) • 6.5 miles
Historic country house hosting diverse seasonal events and workshops.
Harewood House Christmas (Leeds) • 6.5 miles
Historic country house with art, gardens, and grounds
Wetherby Dickensian Christmas Market & Craft Fayre (Wetherby) • 7.5 miles
Dickensian-themed market with Santa's Grotto
Christmas at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal (Ripon) • 10.1 miles
Historic abbey ruins illuminated with festive lights.
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