Santa's Grotto and ice sculpture trail coming to Harrogate this Christmas
Festive fun is set to light up Harrogate town centre this December (Image: Harrogate BID)
A programme of festive fun is set to light up Harrogate town centre this December.
Organised by Harrogate BID and its partners, the calendar of Christmas activities includes a Santa’s Grotto, an ice sculpture trail, and interactive attractions for families and visitors to enjoy throughout the holiday season.
Jason Maxwell, chief executive of Harrogate BID, said: "Christmas is such an important time for Harrogate, and we want to give people even more reasons to come into town, enjoy themselves and support our local businesses.
"We’ve put together a really strong programme with plenty for families to enjoy, from meeting Father Christmas to curling, the snow globe and ice sculpture trail.
"A lot of it is completely free too.
"We’re grateful to Harrogate Town Council, North Yorkshire Council and Victoria Shopping Centre for helping us make it happen, and we’re looking forward to seeing the town full of people enjoying Christmas in Harrogate."
At Victoria Shopping Centre, children can meet Father Christmas in his grotto on selected dates throughout December, with tickets priced at £10 per child including a gift.
Bookings can be made at santasvillage.co.uk/harrogategrotto.
Free activities including curling rinks and a giant snow globe will also be available on selected days, running from 10am to 4pm.
Councillor Viv Poskitt, the Mayor of Harrogate, said: "Christmas is a truly special time of year, and I am delighted that Harrogate Town Council is supporting this exciting programme of festive activities.
"I love seeing Harrogate come alive with Christmas trees, decorations and events that bring people together, create lasting memories and showcase everything that makes our town so special."
The programme is supported by Harrogate Town Council, North Yorkshire Council and Victoria Shopping Centre.
Further details about the full line-up of events, including the ice sculpture trail and North Pole Post Office, will be announced soon.