Harrogate Christmas Fayre will be extended to 18 days this year.

The market will take place in the town centre from December 1 to 17, over three weekends rather than two as previously.

The move comes after calls from hoteliers and businesses to extend the fayre beyond its original 10 days.

Destination Harrogate, which organised the event with Market Place Europe and the now-defunct Harrogate Borough Council, confirmed the news today.

It also said the event will see the return of fairground rides and attractions but did not give specific details.

John McGivern, destination events manager for Destination Harrogate, said: 

Dan Siddle, chair of Harrogate Hospitality and Tourism Association and general manager of the Crown Hotel, said occupancy levels increased in December 2022 "and a lot of our business was based on the new Harrogate Christmas Fayre". He added:

James White, manager at Victoria Shopping Centre, also welcomed the news, saying the "increased footfall is very much welcomed by local business".

Nick Rhodes, chief executive of Market Place Europe, said it was looking forward to "bringing an exciting variety of traders into Harrogate town centre" and

Those wishing to be stallholders and traders at this year’s Harrogate Christmas Fayre can register via email at info@mpel.co.uk.

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