Harrogate Christmas Fayre began today with residents and visitors alike heading to the town centre to enjoy the festivities.
Market Place Europe is running the event in conjunction with Harrogate Borough Council and Harrogate Business Improvement District from today until December 12.
Andy Pidgen, operations manager at Market Place Europe, told the Stray Ferret:
“Everyone has been very helpful, Harrogate Borough Council, North Yorkshire County Council, all the businesses Harrogate BID all need a public thank you.
“From what I understand the Harrogate Christmas Market was very successful. We do four big Christmas markets. I think the wooden chalets give a festive feel, we dress everything up.
“It’s a toe in the water but from what I understand people are pretty pleased so far but we are just at the start of the 10 days.
“Hopefully if the Harrogate Christmas Fayre is successful we can come back next year with some extra additions as well.
“This latest variant is of concern but coronavirus was still there before that. We are all outside but we do have to be mindful of that.”
Can you spot yourself in our gallery?
Lots of visitors to Cambridge Street today.
Panto stars Cinderella and Prince Charming (bottom left), the mayor Trevor Chapman (back, left) with the mayoress, council leader Richard Cooper (back, middle), Matthew Chapman and Sara Ferguson (back, right) from Harrogate BID. Christmas elves flank on either side.
The Candy Cane Express road train.
Operations manager from Marketplace Europe, Andy Pidgen.
Jason Walker, of Gourmet Jay, selling sausage rolls and pasties.
Quite an array of cheeses to nibble on.
A hog roast.
Covid measures are in place.
A variety of cuisines.
Anna Lister (left), founder of Lily and Lister.
L&N Candles founders Laura Berryman and Natalie White.
Elves welcome visitors to the Harrogate Christmas Fayre.
Plenty of food to enjoy, including Lincolnshire sausages.
