Christmas

Festive treat - Weetons, one of Harrogate's most famous food halls, has unveiled its much-anticipated Christmas window display. (Picture contributed)

Famous Harrogate shop unveils amazing Christmas window display with Narnia theme

Treat yourself to some festive fayre.

Review: Brewers Fayre and Beefeater serving up great Christmas dishes

Around 40 children from Ripley Endowed Church of England Primary School will be performing Christmas Carols at th free Christmas Market at Ripley Castle. (Picture contributed)

Free Christmas Market is back this weekend at historic Ripley Castle

Organisers of this year's famous Harrogate Christmas Fayre say they are proud that Harrogate is shining bright on the national Christmas map. (Picture contributed)

Fantastic weekend for Harrogate Christmas Fayre as crowds surge into town

We take a look at 22 fantastic photos as the Christmas Fayre gets underway in Harrogate

IN PICTURES: 22 photos as the Christmas Fayre gets underway in Harrogate

A warm welcome awaits visitors at Mother Shipton's in Knaresborough which has enjoyed a record-breaking launch of its Christmas events. (Picture contributed)

Santa’s Grotto in Harrogate district rated one of UK’s best by Daily Telegraph

Mezzo-soprano Camilla Seale will feature in this weekend's Bach concert for Christmas by Ripon Choral Society. (Picture contributed)

Ripon Choral Society turns to Bach to herald Christmas

Leading Knaresborough Choral Society - Talented conductor Daniel Rodriguez Tijaro, an amazing Colombian musician who's recently moved to the UK. (Picture contributed)

Festive feast of music and words with Knaresborough Choral Society

Vocalis Chamber Choir with their Musical Director Alex Kyle will be holding their Christmas concert Christmas is Coming at St Wilfrid’s Church. (Picture contributed)

Harrogate choir gearing up for festive event in stunning venue

Starring at a Harrogate hotel's New Year’s Eve House party - Multi-talented TV celebrity Denise van Outen, who nearly won BBC's Strictly Come Dancing. (Picture contributed)

BBC Strictly contestant to star in Harrogate hotel’s New Year party

Ripon City's landscape dazzles at night as the shops gear up for the annual Christmas Window Competition.

Ripon dazzles at night as city's traders get ready for Christmas

Reunited on stage - Talented young Harrogate actors Faye Weerasinghe and Naail Ishaq in Dick Whittington at Harrogate Theatre. (Picture contributed)

Two Harrogate school friends reunite on stage as panto stars

Dazzling - The Yorkshire Hotel is just one of many businesses in the running in the Harrogate Christmas Window Awards organised by Harrogate Business Improvement District (BID) and the Rotary Club of Harrogate.

Winners to be revealed of Harrogate's Christmas Window Awards this week

The Harrogate Father Christmas Experience has become a firm favourite tradition for residents and visitors

Harrogate Father Christmas Experience makes popular return to town

Launch of Harrogate Christmas Fayre 2023 - The Summerbridge and Dacre Silver Band playing on the top deck of Harrogate's new Open Top Bus Experience. (Picture Stephen Garnett)

Harrogate’s first-ever open top bus tour is launched

Christmas Market Weekend is here - Knaresborough's lovely cobble-stone town centre is filled with almost 60 stalls selling seasonal goods, decorations, cards, gifts and the best of locally-sourced produce. (Picture Charlotte Gale)

It’s launch time for Knaresborough’s spectacular Christmas Market weekend

Showcasing a rich heritage - Knaresborough Museum Association 's Chair, Kathy Allday, said the town's new Heritage Centre would need community support to do its vital work. (Picture contributed)

Knaresborough set for new Heritage Centre thanks to hard-working volunteers

The much-loved Harrogate Christmas Fayre makes a welcome return to the town on Friday 1 December

Here is your ultimate guide if you are heading to the Harrogate Christmas Fayre

Harrogate Advent Calendar is back for a second year to celebrate local businesses and reward shoppers

Harrogate Advent Calendar returns to celebrate businesses and reward shoppers

Take a look at Ripon's festive event round-up for the whole family this December.

IN PICTURES: 18 magical Christmas events full of festive sparkle near Ripon

Harrogate's Badapple Theatre us launching Farmer Scrooge’s Christmas Carol with Emily Chattle as Mrs Cratchitt. (Picture contributed)

Harrogate rural theatre company set to launch Christmas show

The Harrogate Christmas Concert will feature Harrogate Symphony Orchestra and a lot more.

Harrogate’s biggest Christmas concert is here

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Celebrations and Quality Street tubs now on sale at Aldi for under £4

Lanique Spirit of Rose.

Something for everyone at Carluccio’s, Mariage Frères and Lanique this Christmas

Dick Whittington runs at Harrogate Theatre to January 14., 2024. (Picture contributed)

This year's must-see Harrogate Theatre panto Dick Whittington is paved in gold

We take a look at 15 of the best places in the Harrogate district where you can buy a real Christmas tree

IN PICTURES: 15 places to buy a real Christmas tree in the Harrogate district

A chance to win a week away at a choice of destinations with Ripon Rotary Club Grand Christmas Draw.

Win a week away in the Christmas raffle at the Ripon Rotary Club

The arrival of Harrogate's action-packed Christmas season will include the Candy Cane Express road train in the town centre. (Picture contributed)

Just days to go until Harrogate Christmas Fayre and feast of events starts

Winter Stags Blue Double Reversible Duvet Cover Bedding Set.

Black Friday: Happy Linen Company making bedtime a dream

Pictured: One of the members at Ripon Walled Gardens making jams and chutney.

Ripon Walled Gardens first Christmas with festive gifts

Ripon Spa Gardens fully illuminated during the Winter Wonderland last year.

Ripon community’s Winter Wonderland promises a white Christmas

In this alternative take on the traditional Christmas Grotto, doughnut lovers will be invited to tell Santa not what they want for Christmas, but who they’d like to treat this year and why.

Krispy Kreme and Make-A-Wish UK create ‘Giving Grotto’

Keeping communities connected in North Yorkshire this Christmas. Picture - supplied

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Harrogate's great beauty has helped it make the top ten for the UK for Christmas road trips. (Picture Gerard Binks)

Harrogate in UK’s top ten Christmas destinations

Cheers ... food and drink play a big park in the Country Living Christmas Fair at Harrogate Convention Centre

Pick up unique gits at Country Living Fair in Harrogate

How well you do you know your partner, family and friends.

Keep the whole family entertained this Christmas with 'Mr & Mrs' board game

The return of Commercial Street's Harrogate Christmas Chocolate Collection - From left Hanne Jackson-Newboult of Disability Action Yorkshire, Gilly Mason from Cheese Board, Alex Tabor of Bluebeard Barber Shop, Tony Sponge of Curtain and Blind Design, Dawn Cussons of Harrogate District Food Bank, Sue Kramer of Crown Jewellers, Robyn Precious of Harrogate Hospital and Community Charity and Kate Rogata of Supporting Older People. (Picture Gerard Binks)

Harrogate shops to link up with Foodbank to bring chocolate treats for Christmas

Festive fun at Harrogate Theatre - Join Dick Whittington on an adventure of a lifetime with a fantastic cast. (Picture Karl Andre Photography)

Excitement as countdown begins to launch of Christmas panto at Harrogate Theatre

A combination of Ferrero chocolates and treasured memories.

Enjoy delicious chocolate and treasured memories thanks to CEWE advent calendars

Santa returns to spread some festive cheer at Brewers Fayre.

Santa returns to spread some festive cheer at Brewers Fayre

Running from November 30 to December 3 at Harrogate Convention Centre, The Country Living Christmas Fair has been hailed as the ultimate festive experience". (Picture contributed)

Harrogate to host UK's top festive experience at Country Living Christmas Fair

Christmas in Ripon by photographer Mike Smith.

‘It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas’ - Ripon turns on the lights

Pictured: Founders of Whittaker's Distillery - Jane and Toby Whittaker.

“The heart of the cut” - Distillery set to produce Yorkshire Dales' first whisky

Among the four major Yorkshire festive events rail operator Northern has singled out for a £2 ticket travel offer is the Knaresborough Christmas Market Weekend. (Picture contributed)

Travel to fantastic Christmas market in Harrogate district for just £2 on train

The cover of 80s pop legend Deniece Pearson's forthcoming Christmas single, Santa Claus is Coming. (Picture contributed)

Harrogate-loving pop legend is to release first-ever Christmas song of career

Discover the Magic of Christmas in Harrogate! Picture – supplied.

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