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Work to start on major redevelopment of Harrogate hospital entrance
Work is set to start on a major redevelopment of the main entrance at Harrogate District Hospital.
The project will see the front entrance to the building on Lancaster Park Road reconfigured, including new retail and refreshment facilities.
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, which operates the hospital, said the scheme will help to create a modern, welcoming and fully accessible entrance, enhancing the experience and meeting the needs of the thousands of patients, visitors and staff who pass through the hospital each day.
The trust is delivering the project in partnership with noviniti, the property development and investment company, and One Retail, the retail division of Compass Group UK & Ireland.
How the current Harrogate hospital entrance looks.
Work is expected to start on the redevelopment in early September 2026, with completion expected in spring 2027.
Jonathan Coulter, chief executive at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust, said:
Coming into a hospital as a patient, carer or visitor can be an anxious and emotional experience. We want everyone who walks through our doors to feel supported and reassured from the moment they arrive.
This project has been designed to create a space that meets the needs of a modern healthcare setting while improving the experience for everyone who uses it.
This redevelopment will help us create a more welcoming and comfortable environment, alongside providing high-quality retail facilities for patients, visitors and our dedicated staff.
We are committed to ensuring patients remain at the heart of everything we do, and providing long-term value for the Trust and its community.
The project is primarily commercially funded, and no funding will be taken away from frontline care, patient services or staff budgets.
The redesigned entrance will significantly enhance the front of the hospital, creating a more contemporary and user-friendly space that reflects the high standards of care delivered within the hospital, the trust said.
An impression of how the new entrance would look at Harrogate hospital.
Key features of the new design will include better accessibility for all users, and a more open and welcoming space on arrival.
As part of the transformation, a range of new retail and refreshment options will be introduced, including a new Costa Coffee store and an M&S Food, helping to create a more appealing environment for those spending time on site.
The newly designed entrance will also boast enhanced self-check and reception facilities, new informal seating areas, and increased toilet provision, including a changing places toilet.
How the Harrogate hospital entrance would look on the inside.
The hospital’s Café Bistro which is located in the hospital entrance will close at the end of September, whilst WH Smiths closed in July as part of the preparations for the redevelopment. Food and drinks will be available from Herriots restaurant on the 1st floor of the hospital.
Jonathan Houlston, chief executive of noviniti said:
We are delighted to be working with Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust to support its transformation strategy through the creation of a new main entrance at the front of Harrogate District Hospital.
Working alongside One Retail, this new development will significantly enhance the experience for staff, patients and visitors by providing improved retail facilities and a more welcoming, accessible route into the hospital.
We look forward to welcoming everyone through the new doors when the development opens in Spring 2027.
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