Harrogate Christmas Market is officially open

The festive season has officially begun in Harrogate as the Christmas Market has opened and the lights switch-on takes place tonight.

Harrogate says 'no' to Tour de Yorkshire coming in 2020The market, which last year drew in an estimated 80,000 visitors across its four-day run, has returned to town for another year, providing festive treats for everyone.

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The Harrogate Christmas Market is officially open. | jpimedia

This year’s Christmas Market boasts 200 stalls offering the best of Yorkshire food and drink from a variety of stalls offering Christmas gifts of all types made in or near Yorkshire.

There will also be Santa and his reindeer, and a funfair for children.

Harrogate road reopens in town centre after 'sudden' closureThe market, which takes place on Montpellier Hill and St Mary's Walk, will be open Thu-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 9.30am to 8pm, Sun 9.30am to 5.30pm.

As for the big Harrogate Christmas lights switch-on, it will take place this evening, Thursday, from 4-6pm,

Harrogate Council says Stray fencing will start to come down soonIt will be held on Oxford Street with late night opening and fun attractions.

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