The Harrogate Christmas Market has become famous around the globe. More than 100,000 visitors come from all over the UK and Europe every year to enjoy its unique atmosphere.

Harrogate is known for its beautiful surroundings and historic buildings. Visitors can also enjoy a festive shopping experience, delicious food and entertainment.

Find out everything you need to know about Harrogate Christmas Market.

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Market Location and Opening times

Experience the joy of Christmas right in the heart of Harrogate town centre. The North Yorkshire town will once again be bustling with festive revellers as the much-loved Harrogate’s Christmas market returns for the festive season. This is a must-attend Christmas event for many locals and people from surrounding areas.

There will be lots of festive shopping opportunities and seasonal foodie treats to sample. Plus family fun with fairground and ice skating. Why not stay in Harrogate overnight and make the most of it for a festive weekend?

Harrogate Christmas Fayre
Cambridge St, Harrogate HG1 1RX

Opening Times

2nd December-11th December 2022

Stalls

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Harrogate town centre will be filled with twinkling fairy lights and enticing stalls, creating a festive winter wonderland. As you wander around you will have a magical time and discover loads of gift ideas. There’s no excuse not to complete your Christmas shopping gift list here!

Discover local traders and artisan creators selling craft gifts. Also, gorgeous gifts like dazzling jewellery, tempting toys and stocking fillers can be found.

Need to update your Christmas decor? Beautiful handmade gifts and home accessories can be purchased from German-style wooden chalet market stalls, So why not pick up something festive for your home? Choose from one of the beautiful decorations on display.

There’s such a variety of independent retailers. You’ll be sure to pick up some fantastic gifts for friends and family.

Festive Entertainment and Food

Christmas Fairground

Christmas Fairground

There’s lots of new seasonal entertainment planned for 2022.  A variety of family attractions are guaranteed to make a trip to the Harrogate Christmas Fayre and market a fun family day. Take to the ice and skate on an outdoor ice skating rink- an exciting winter activity for kids. Then, try sweet or savoury treats and refreshments at the après ski bar. The perfect excuse to stop and take in the Christmassy scene and atmosphere of the market.

A giant 32m Ferris wheel will enable you to see spectacular views of Harrogate town. In addition, there will be a traditional carousel, together with a number of children’s fairground rides in Harrogate’s Crescent Gardens.

Festive Food

Also we think you’ll agree one of the best things about Christmas markets are the mouth watering treats available to sample. Mulled wine, churros and savoury heaven yorkshire pudding wraps are just some of the festive treats to sample. A selection of eateries and food stalls will be at Harrogate Christmas market.

All the market attractions can be easily found with the popular Candy Cane Express, a road train that will transport Christmas market visitors around Harrogate town centre.

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We hope you have found our guide to the Harrogate Christmas market useful and have a great time if you visit.

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