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Hand Made Man with Patrick Grant
Patrick Grant, judge on The Great British Sewing Bee, brings his touring talk to Harrogate's Royal Hall on Monday 22 March 2027 at 7.30pm, with audience questions. Tickets £32–£87.
What it is and who goes
Hand Made Man is a touring live talk by Patrick Grant, the tailor and designer who has judged The Great British Sewing Bee since 2013. He draws on his time in the Sewing Bee workroom and on Savile Row. He also argues that our relationship with clothing has gone wrong, and that value should not be measured by price alone. The audience gets to put its own questions to him. It suits fans of the programme, sewers and makers, and anyone interested in how clothes are made and why we throw so many away.
Dates and opening times
The Harrogate performance is on Monday 22 March 2027 in the Royal Hall, with a 7.30pm start. No separate doors time has been published. Other venues on the tour list a running time of 1 hour 50 minutes including a 20-minute interval, so expect a similar length here, though we have not seen this confirmed for Harrogate.
For visitors
This is a public ticketed evening, not a trade event. Tickets cost £32 to £87. The top price is for a box seating two, and boxes may have a restricted view. The recommended age is 14+, and under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Harrogate Theatre runs the box office for the Royal Hall. Its page says wheelchair and companion bookings need to be made by phone on 01423 502116. Check the booking page for details of any captioned, audio described or BSL interpreted performances, as none is confirmed for this date.
Getting there
The Royal Hall sits beside Harrogate Convention Centre, so most central Harrogate addresses are a short walk away. Harrogate station is about a 10-minute walk from the Convention Centre. LNER runs direct trains to London King's Cross roughly hourly, and Leeds is about 35 minutes by train. Leeds Bradford Airport is about 30 minutes by taxi. If you are driving, the Convention Centre says there are over 1,200 parking spaces in the town centre.
Book early
Many of Patrick Grant's dates around the country have already sold out, including several in March 2027. If you want a particular seat, or a weekday evening in Harrogate with a room nearby, it is worth booking both well ahead.
After the show
A 7.30pm start means a late finish, so it helps to book dinner before or after. Harrogate has plenty of restaurants and bars within easy walking distance of the Royal Hall. If you are staying over, the Turkish Baths are a relaxed way to spend the next morning before your journey home.
Staying with us
Short Stay Harrogate is a family-run company with serviced apartments and townhouses in central Harrogate, many a short walk from the Royal Hall and the Convention Centre. An apartment can suit a couple, a group of friends travelling together or a family. You can get back easily after the show and have a kitchen and some space to relax in. If you are planning a night or two around the event, get in touch and we will help you find the right fit.
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Getting there
Harrogate station is in the town centre, with direct trains to London King's Cross roughly every hour and to Leeds in about 35 minutes. The Convention Centre is around a ten-minute walk from the station.
Book early
Big shows and conferences fill the town quickly, especially multi-day trade fairs. Book your stay as soon as your dates are confirmed.
Make a night of it
After the event, Harrogate's restaurants, bars and Turkish Baths are on the doorstep. See our local guide for where we eat and drink.
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See what's onQuestions people ask
Where should I stay for Hand Made Man with Patrick Grant?
The Royal Hall is in the centre of Harrogate, so a central base saves you a late taxi or a long walk after the show. Short Stay Harrogate has serviced apartments and townhouses across the town centre, many a short walk from the Royal Hall and the Convention Centre. Book early, as March is a busy time of year.
Is Hand Made Man with Patrick Grant open to the public?
Yes. It is a ticketed evening for the general public, and tickets are sold through Harrogate Theatre's box office for the Royal Hall.
What time does it start and how long is it?
It starts at 7.30pm on Monday 22 March 2027. The tour listings give a running time of 1 hour 50 minutes including a 20-minute interval. A Harrogate-specific running time has not been confirmed.
How much are tickets?
Harrogate Theatre lists tickets at £32 to £87. The top price is for a box that seats two, and boxes may have a restricted view.
Is there an age limit?
It is recommended for ages 14 and over. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
How do I get to the Royal Hall from the station?
Harrogate station is about a 10-minute walk from the Convention Centre, which is next to the Royal Hall. LNER runs direct trains to London King's Cross roughly hourly, and Leeds takes about 35 minutes.
