Christmas shop window competition returns to Harrogate

Harrogate’s Christmas shop window competition is to return this winter.

The competition has been organised by Harrogate Business Improvement District in partnership with Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce.

The competition brings a festive feeling to the town centre and offers businesses the chance to show off their shop fronts.

There are categories for shops, hotels, pubs and restaurants and professional services, as well as a number of discretionary awards.

Another new addition this year will see a Harrogate BID Spirit of Christmas award handed to an individual who works hard every year on the town's festive celebrations.

Matthew Chapman, Harrogate BID manager, said:

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Participating businesses have until Monday, November 25 to dress their windows.

The judges will be looking for three elements - illumination, innovation and the spirit of Christmas.

The windows will be judged on how well they are lit, how new and different a display is and well a display portrays the spirit of Christmas.

Prizes will be handed to the winners in each category during an awards evening on December 5.

There will be both a winner and highly commended entry for each award.

Last year, The Yorkshire Soap Company took home the overall crown, following around 30 entries from a range of local companies in different business sectors.

Businesses still have time to enter, to find out more information and apply click here.

The number of entries is limited, these will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Below are some images from previous competitions.