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Dec 2023
Last Updated: 19/12/2023
Harrogate district attractions to close amid wind warning
Two tourist attractions in the Harrogate district have announced closures and cancellations due to a yellow weather warning for wind.
The Met Office has forecast gusts of up to 50mph locally in the early hours of Thursday morning. The wind is due to strengthen tomorrow night.
Mother Shipton’s, in Knaresborough, announced today it will close as a precaution.
It issued a statement on social media:
“Given our unique location within an ancient forest, ensuring the safety of our visitors is our top priority.
“Consequently, we have made the challenging decision to temporarily close the site on Thursday due to the adverse weather conditions.”
Those with bookings to the site on Thursday have been contacted and will receive refunds, the company added.
One person commented on the statement:
“So gutted this was the only Christmas thing we had planned due to time and budget but understand safety has to come first.”
RHS Harlow Carr
RHS Garden Harlow Carr, in Harrogate, today announced it had cancelled Thursday's Glow light show event due to the weather.
The horticultural charity said on social media:
"Unfortunately, Thursday’s Glow will be cancelled. This is to ensure the safety of all our visitors, staff and volunteers.
"We are very sorry for the inconvenience and disappointment this is likely to cause, and we thank you for your understanding. All bookers for 21 December’s Glow event have been emailed today and will be given a full refund."
The company said the gardens will be open as usual tomorrow, but added it will "keep reviewing wind speeds and may need to close the woodland and glasshouses".
It expects tomorrow's Glow event to go ahead.
The garden will be part-open during the day tomorrow, with the woodland and glasshouses closed.
The weather warning is in place for the north of England, Scotland and parts of Northern Ireland.
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