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Harrogate Christmas & Gift 2027
Trade-only Christmas and gift buying show at Harrogate Convention Centre, 10-13 January 2027, with over 90 exhibitors. Stay close with us.
What Harrogate Christmas & Gift is and who goes
Harrogate Christmas & Gift is an annual trade show in the Exhibition Halls at Harrogate Convention Centre. It covers Christmas and festive ranges, Halloween products, food gifts, and home and garden lines. The organisers list over 90 exhibitors. Buyers include independent retailers, garden centres, department stores, mail order buyers, promotion agencies and wholesale or volume buyers. Earlier organiser material put the total, exhibitors and visitors together, at over 4,000 people.
Dates and opening times
The 2027 show runs from Sunday 10 to Wednesday 13 January. The organiser's published hours are 9am to 6pm from Sunday to Tuesday, and 9am to 4pm on Wednesday. The venue is Harrogate Convention Centre, King's Road, HG1 5LA. The venue accepts card and contactless payments only, so bring a card rather than cash.
Exhibitors staying all week
Four show days, plus build time beforehand, mean most exhibitors need a base for several nights. The organiser's manual says deliveries can be received from Monday 4 January 2027, between 9am and 5pm. Our apartments and townhouses have kitchens and space to spread out. That helps if you are packing samples, taking calls or cooking after a long day on the stand. Several of our properties are a short walk from the Convention Centre and the Royal Hall. Stays of a week or more are easy to arrange.
For visitors
This is a trade-only event, open to members of the trade and associated press. Visitors register in advance through the organiser's website. The show is not open to the public, so please do not turn up as a consumer. The website has an exhibitor and product search, so you can plan which stands to see before you arrive. Buyers coming for one or two days often find a self-catering apartment more comfortable than a hotel room. It also suits colleagues sharing a stay.
Getting there
Harrogate station is about a 10-minute walk from the Convention Centre. LNER runs direct trains to London King's Cross roughly hourly. Leeds is about 35 minutes by rail. Leeds Bradford Airport is about 30 minutes away by taxi. If you drive, the organiser lists car parks on its website. Walking between the town centre and the halls is straightforward.
Book early
The organiser's own accommodation page warns that availability tightens as the show approaches. January also overlaps with other events in town, so central rooms go quickly. If you want a specific apartment or townhouse for 10 to 13 January, it is sensible to ask us soon.
After the show
Harrogate has plenty of choice for dinner within walking distance of the halls. There are also bars for a quiet drink with a supplier or customer. For a change of pace, the Turkish Baths are a good way to unwind after a day on your feet. The organisers have held an after-show party in the Royal Hall on the Monday in past years. Details for 2027 were not yet published when we checked. We would be glad to look after you during your stay.
Staying for this event?
Your base in Harrogate, a short walk from the venue
Exhibitors setting up and staying for four days can book a whole place for the team, often cheaper than several hotel rooms.
See available homesCentral and walkable
Our homes are spread across central Harrogate, many within a short walk of the Convention Centre, the Royal Hall and the station.
Room for the whole team
Apartments and townhouses that sleep groups, often better value than booking several hotel rooms for exhibitors or delegates.
Book direct, best rate
Self check-in for late arrivals, fast Wi-Fi and a local team on hand. Rated 4.9 from 1,500+ five-star reviews.
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 Harrogate Christmas & Gift 2027?
Somewhere central and walkable is easiest. Our serviced apartments and townhouses are in central Harrogate, many a short walk from the Convention Centre and the Royal Hall. They suit solo buyers, colleagues sharing, and exhibitors staying all four days. The organiser also lists nearby hotels on its accommodation page.
Is Harrogate Christmas & Gift 2027 open to the public?
No. It is a trade-only event, open to members of the trade and associated press. Visitors need to register through the organiser's website.
What are the opening times?
The organiser lists 9am to 6pm on Sunday 10, Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 January 2027. On Wednesday 13 January it closes at 4pm.
How do I get to the Convention Centre from the station?
It is about a 10-minute walk from Harrogate station. LNER runs direct trains to and from London King's Cross roughly hourly. Leeds is about 35 minutes by train.
Can I pay by cash at the venue?
The Royal Hall and Harrogate Convention Centre accept card and contactless payments only, according to the venue's listing.
Who organises the show?
The show is run by HITF Ltd under the Harrogate Christmas & Gift name, based in Sedgley in the West Midlands. Its general enquiries address is info@harrogatefair.com.
