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Nov 2023
Harrogate Christmas Fayre takes shape ahead of return this week
The installation of Harrogate Christmas Fayre is underway ahead of its return this week.
The fayre, which will run for 17 days, will feature 50 trade stalls around Cambridge Street selling festive food and drink, gifts, jewellery, homeware and more.
There will also be carol singers and live entertainment.
Families also can look forward to the return of the Candy Cane Express road train, which takes them on a ride around the town centre, as well as an open-top bus with a tour guide to learn about Harrogate's landmarks.
The Candy Cane Express. Credit: Smart Avenue Media
The Christmas fayre was extended to run over three weekends, rather than two as previously, in April this year.
Organisers Destination Harrogate and Market Place Europe announced the news after local hoteliers and businesses called for an extension to support them further.
In the announcement, John McGivern, events manager at Destination Harrogate, said the extension would provide “an excellent opportunity to boost our visitor economy even further at a crucial time of year.”
The Harrogate Christmas Fayre will return on Friday, December 1.
It will run from 10am – 7pm from Monday to Saturday, and 11am – 4pm on Sundays.
Harrogate Ice Rink. Credit: Smart Avenue Media
Harrogate Ice Rink, which will also return on Friday, will be in Crescent Gardens along with a carousel, bungee trampolines and game stalls as part of the fayre.
In addition, the festive Little Bird Market can be found in Harrogate’s Valley Gardens on Saturdays and Sundays between 2 and 17 December.
Read our Christmas market guide here to find out which festive events are happening near you.
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