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May 2023
Hope for tourism boost as John Cleese heads to Comic-Con in Harrogate
One of Britain's best-known comedy names will be in Harrogate next weekend as thousands of fans descend for the annual Comic-Con Yorkshire.
John Cleese is among the line-up of celebrities appearing at the Yorkshire Event Centre gathering, on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4.
The Monty Python and Fawlty Towers star will be joined by actors from Gremlins, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and Netflix hit Wednesday – and the town's tourism managers are hoping to capitalise on the event.
Destination Harrogate's events arm, Events Harrogate, is launching its Town Welcome programme of activity, alongside local businesses, designed to encourage people to explore outside the event.
Attendees at Comic-Con will be able to pick up comic-style guides to Harrogate which will include details about places to visit, discounts to use with local businesses, and even a cosplay competition.
Cold Bath Brewing on King's Road will be hosting an official after-party for Comic-Con, complete with give specially-brewed beers.
John McGivern, destination events manager for Destination Harrogate, said:
If this year's event is a success, Destination Harrogate is hoping Comic-Con organiser Monopoly Events will make it a regular feature in the events calendar.
Heather Parry, managing director of Yorkshire Event Centre, said:
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