Welcome

Hello from Events Harrogate, we are the brand new Events Bureau for the Harrogate district.

This brochure is an introduction to why the Harrogate district is the perfect location for your event, conference or exhibition.

Read on and you will find out more about Events Harrogate, get a feel for the range of venues available across the district and see how we can add the personal touch. Plus you’ll be able to see for yourself why the Harrogate district is the ideal backdrop for your event.

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John McGivern, Destination Events Manager

We’d love to hear from you!

Send your event enquiries to events@destinationharrogate.co.uk

Events Harrogate is the new Events Bureau for the Harrogate district. Showcasing all of the reasons why Harrogate is the perfect place to host a conference, exhibition, meeting or event.

The Harrogate district has been hosting events to entertain visitors ever since the elite of Britain and Europe first came to ‘take the waters.’ When spa treatments declined, Harrogate was reinvented as a ‘Conference Town.’ With an impressive Convention Centre at the heart of Harrogate town centre, a range of luxury hotels, wide-open spaces set alongside glorious countryside, historic theatres and boutique meeting rooms, it’s easy to see why.

Whether you are looking for something a little different or just want to make this magnificent location the backdrop to an exceptional event, there is something to meet your event needs and more.

With excellent transport links, Harrogate is just 30 minutes from the bustling city centre of Leeds but offers a more relaxed pace without losing the cosmopolitan feel of a city. The surrounding areas of Boroughbridge, Knaresborough, Masham, Nidderdale, Pateley Bridge and Ripon provide a range of outdoor spaces and activities as well as the perfect escape for some downtime after a busy day.

Events Harrogate will provide you with all the support you need to deliver an exceptional event in one of England’s most beautiful settings.

To discover more reasons why to choose Harrogate district for your event go to eventsharrogate.co.uk

Harrogate is a vibrant Victorian spa town and rural district that contains the medieval city of Ripon, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Nidderdale and four charming but very different market towns; Boroughbridge, Knaresborough, Masham and Pateley Bridge, all located in the heart of Yorkshire surrounded by breath-taking outdoor space.

The unrivalled beauty of our destination means that delegates return time and time again to spend a weekend or short break in the area. In fact, 88% say they are likely to return for a leisure visit following attendance at a business event. (Source: Visit Britain Business Survey 2018)

Yorkshire’s reputation for outstanding food and drink is distilled into Harrogate’s mix of independent restaurants and familiar high street names that cater for all appetites and tastes.

From the quintessentially English experience of afternoon tea at the world famous Bettys Café and Tearoom to exploring the vibrant independent restaurant scene serving food from across the world to indulgent fine dining, the Harrogate district is sure to satisfy.

Since 1571, people have flocked to Harrogate because of its water and spa experience and today is no different. With its rich spa heritage, the Harrogate district offers the ultimate self-care experience. Whether that’s relaxing in a world-class spa, enjoying a rejuvenating experience in the Turkish Baths, getting close to nature in the great outdoors or simply enjoying some downtime with a stroll through gorgeous gardens, a trip to the theatre or sampling the local delicacies, Health & Wellbeing is Harrogate’s business.

Harrogate is known for its eclectic, elegant and diverse range of shops, whether you are looking to shop with your favourite luxury brand, find something a little different in a boutique store, browse the high street, or pick up a unique gift from an independent store, Harrogate centre, nearby market towns and the city of Ripon are a shopper’s haven.

Whatever time of year you visit, you’ll be able to enjoy the Harrogate district’s colourful events programme. Experience everything from famous agricultural shows, foodie events to high-profile sporting competitions to events steeped in local history.

To discover more about Boroughbridge, Harrogate, Knaresborough, Masham, Nidderdale, Pateley Bridge and Ripon go to visitharrogate.co.uk.