IN PICTURES: 39 incredible photos of children celebrating World Book Day across the Harrogate district

By Lucy Chappell

Published 13th Mar 2026, 16:05 GMT

Youngsters across the Harrogate district got into the spirit of World Book Day by dressing up as their favourite characters.

Thousands of children and families across the district showed off their creativity with a host of marvellous costumes.

The day aims to encourage reading for pleasure amongst children and is promoted in more than 100 countries around the globe.

Highfield Prep School - Class 5H Photo: Submitted

A pupil at Belmont Grosvenor School dressed up as their favourite book character Photo: Submitted

Pupils and teachers at Brackenfield School dressed up as their favourite book characters Photo: Submitted

Highfield Prep School - Class 5W Photo: Submitted

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