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11

Dec 2020

Last Updated: 11/12/2020
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Giant elf makes Harrogate debut ahead of town centre tour

by Connor Creaghan

| 11 Dec, 2020
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Harry the Harrogate Elf made his first appearance at the Yorkshire Hotel this morning and will move to a new location every day for a total of nine days.

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A four-metre tall elf has made his debut in Harrogate ahead of his festive tour around the town centre.

Harry the Harrogate Elf made his first appearance at the Yorkshire Hotel this morning and will move to a new location every day for a total of nine days.

The Harrogate BID, which is behind the festive campaign to bring people into the town centre, is keeping the details of the tour under wraps.



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He will be in shop windows and and a variety of spaces outdoors where people can see him for a safe distance.

When Harry the "naughty elf" appeared at the hotel this morning he got stuck in the lights. The fire service was soon on scene to rescue him.

Sara Ferguson, the acting chair at Harrogate BID, said:

"We always wanted to do something spectacular this December, but Covid made planning especially tricky.
"However, we persevered, and I’m delighted to say Harry the Harrogate Elf’s first adventure has been unveiled today.
"We want as many people to come and see Harry on his adventures, and because these will be taking place over nine days, there is no need to rush."


The elf will be on display from today until Monday and will appear again from December 18 until December 22.

Watch the rescue of Harry the Harrogate Elf on the Stray Ferret's Facebook page as part of a live video.