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Home & Gift Buyers' Festival 2027
Trade-only home and gift buying show at Harrogate Convention Centre, 18–21 July 2027, free to register, with autumn/winter ranges to source.
What Home & Gift Buyers' Festival is
Home & Gift is a trade show for the UK gift and home retail sector. It is run by Clarion Events and held at Harrogate Convention Centre, with outdoor and marquee areas in the grounds of the Majestic Hotel next door. The organiser reports more than 500 exhibiting brands, over 20,000 products and 6,000-plus visitors. Product areas include gift and homewares, fashion and jewellery, greetings and stationery, food and drink, and wellbeing. The venue describes it as the first event of the second buying season, when exhibitors show their autumn/winter collections.
Dates and opening times
The 2027 show runs from Sunday 18 to Wednesday 21 July. Opening hours are 9.30am to 5.30pm on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, and 9.30am to 4pm on Wednesday. Last year's programme included an early-evening drinks event on the opening Sunday, a show party in a town-centre pub on the Monday and drinks on the lawn on the Tuesday. The 2027 programme has not been published yet.
For exhibitors staying all week
Four show days mean stand teams are in Harrogate for several nights, plus build and pack-down time. Many exhibitors prefer a self-contained apartment to a hotel room. It gives you somewhere to store samples, make a proper breakfast and unwind away from the hall. Our apartments and townhouses suit a team sharing a stay, and several are a short walk from the Convention Centre.
For visitors
The show is for people working in retail. It is not open to the public, and exhibitors have minimum order policies. Registration is free, and a badge covers all four days. Badges are released as a print-at-home PDF about five weeks before the show, and you can also register on arrival. Children are not encouraged, and there is no creche. Only registered guide and assistance dogs are allowed in. The Convention Centre and Royal Hall take card and contactless payments only.
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, and Leeds is about 35 minutes away. Leeds Bradford Airport is about 30 minutes by taxi. Driving is possible, but the venue has limited on-site parking, with larger car parks nearby at Jubilee and Victoria. Staying in the town centre means you can leave the car behind.
Book early
July is a busy month in Harrogate, and a four-day trade show takes up a lot of beds. If you want a particular location or a larger apartment for a group, it is sensible to book well ahead. We can help with stays of any length.
After the show
Once the halls close, the town centre is close by. Harrogate has plenty of restaurants for a team dinner, and bars for a quiet drink. If your feet are tired after three days on a show floor, the Turkish Baths are a good way to recover. Whichever apartment or townhouse you choose, you are never far from the halls or the evening events.
Staying for this event?
Your base in Harrogate, a short walk from the venue
It runs the week after the Great Yorkshire Show, one of Harrogate's busiest spells, so book early.
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 Home & Gift Buyers' Festival 2027?
Anywhere in central Harrogate keeps you close to the Convention Centre. Our serviced apartments and townhouses are a short walk from the venue and the Royal Hall. They suit buyers travelling alone, exhibitor teams sharing a stay, and anyone who wants a kitchen and space to work. Book early, as the show takes up four nights in July.
Is Home & Gift Buyers' Festival 2027 open to the public?
No. It is a trade-only show for people who work in retail, and exhibitors will not sell to the general public. People setting up a retail business and retail students are welcome, but you may be asked for proof of your trade, such as a business card.
What are the opening times?
The show opens at 9.30am each day. It closes at 5.30pm on Sunday 18, Monday 19 and Tuesday 20 July, and at 4pm on Wednesday 21 July.
Does it cost anything to attend?
Registration is free for trade visitors, and one badge covers all four days. You can register in advance on the organiser's website or on arrival, though registering beforehand is recommended.
Can I bring children or a dog?
The organiser does not promote the show as suitable for children and has no creche. Children must be supervised by their parent or carer and are not allowed on site outside show hours. Only registered guide and assistance dogs are allowed in.
How do I get to the Convention Centre from the station?
Harrogate station is about a 10-minute walk away. LNER runs direct trains to and from London King's Cross roughly hourly, and Leeds is about 35 minutes by train.
