Day One

Spend your first day exploring the Harrogate Christmas Fayre in the town centre.  Meander around the many cosy wooden chalets selling decorations, gifts, festive food and drink and you are sure to be able to find all those gifts for loved ones and friends.

Perfectly positioned in the centre of town, you are only the shortest of walks from many of the other wonderful Harrogate shops. 

As dusk falls, enjoy a visit to GLOW at RHS Garden Harlow Carr on the outskirts of Harrogate. The gardens have been transformed into a sparkling, colourful wonderland including a ‘pixel lawn’ full of dancing lights. Take a torch with you and follow the spectacular illuminated trail around the gardens.

Stop at St John’s Church and visit the stunning Knaresborough Christmas Tree Festival (3-23 December). In the market place, the Knaresborough Christmas Market (3 and 4 December) is in full swing with the atmosphere of a bygone era with stalls selling gifts and festive food and the hot chestnut seller with his traditional cart, Carols are sung and Christmas music is played by a brass band. The fireworks on Sunday is a fitting end to the day.

Wrap up your weekend in style and head to the beautiful Rudding Park Hotel to savour a Festive Afternoon Tea in the stunning surroundings of the Clocktower Restaurant. Add a glass of Prosecco or Champagne for that extra special experience.