Harrogate Bid

Harrogate Bid- Who Are We?

Since the introduction of Business Improvement District (BID) legislation in the UK in 2004, over 300 BIDs have been successfully established in towns, cities, and business parks across the country, with an annual investment exceeding £100 million. – Harrogate Business Improvement District (BID) was officially formed on 1st January 2019. Following a successful ballot, Harrogate BID has been renewed for a second term, running from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2028.

Harrogate Bid

Harrogate Bid

Harrogate Bid

RESTAURANT WEEKHarrogate Restaurant Week Returns in February 2026

Harrogate Restaurant Week is set to return from Monday 16th to Sunday 22nd February 2026, with the full support of Harrogate BID.

The popular food and drink event will see restaurants, cafés, pubs and bars across Harrogate and the surrounding area offering set-price menus at £10, £15, £20, £25 and £30. The week gives both residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy great-value dining while discovering the town’s diverse hospitality scene.

Celebrating Harrogate’s Food and Drink Scene

Harrogate Restaurant Week is designed to showcase the quality, variety and creativity of local hospitality businesses. The campaign helps venues attract new customers, increase footfall and encourage repeat visits during a traditionally quieter trading period.

Diners will be able to:

  • Browse participating venues and offers online

  • Contact restaurants directly to book

  • Quote “Restaurant Week” when making a reservation

Support from Harrogate BID

Bethany Allen, Operations and Projects Executive at Harrogate BID, said:

*“We are delighted to be partnering with Your Harrogate for this year’s Harrogate Restaurant Week.

This fantastic campaign shines a spotlight on our brilliant hospitality sector, while also driving footfall and spend in the town at a time when businesses continue to face challenging trading conditions.

We would encourage all BID members to get involved and sign up.”*

Flexible Offers for Participating Venues

Participating businesses can select from a range of price points and tailor their offers to suit their operation. Options may include set lunch menus, evening dining deals or special tasting experiences, giving venues full flexibility while remaining part of the wider campaign.

How Businesses Can Take Part

Hospitality businesses wishing to participate can register via the online sign-up form hosted by Your Harrogate. Registrations are open until Friday 13th February 2026.

Offers will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to individual venue terms and availability. Diners are advised to review offer details carefully before booking.

Further updates, participating venue announcements and booking information will be shared across Harrogate BID’s social media channels in the lead-up to the event.

For the latest news and information, follow Harrogate BID on Facebook.

 

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SELF CARE WEEKDiscover What’s Right for You at Harrogate Self Care Week 2026

Whether you’re looking to slow down, recharge, or try something completely new, Harrogate Self Care Week 2026 has been designed so you can dip in, explore, and create your own wellbeing journey.

Delivered by Harrogate BID, the third annual Self Care Week runs from Monday 2 – Sunday 8 February 2026, bringing together trusted local experts, iconic venues and welcoming sessions for all ages and abilities.

Choose Your Wellbeing Style

✨ Curious & Calm

Perfect if you want gentle introductions and relaxing experiences

  • Acupuncture talk

  • Guided breathwork

  • Yin yoga

  • Reiki

  • Forest bathing talk

Uplifting & Energising

Ideal for boosting mood and movement

  • Dancing for Well-Being

  • Pilates

  • Qi Gong

  • Hot yoga at the Turkish Baths

Family-Friendly

Accessible sessions to enjoy together

  • Children’s Yoga & Sound Bath (two dates)

Skincare & Self-Development

Learn something new and take it home with you

  • Lush Skintroduction workshops

  • Skin Microbiome workshops

  • Gua Sha & self-development session

Iconic Harrogate Venues

For the first time, West Park Hotel will act as the main hub for the week, hosting a wide range of sessions in a relaxed, central setting.

Other venues include:

  • Turkish Baths – introducing hot yoga and a hot sound bath

  • Lush – interactive skincare workshops

  • Go Yoga – Sunday wind-down session

Highlights by Day

Monday – Set the tone
Acupuncture talk • Skintroduction • Hot yoga & hot sound bath

Tuesday – Breathe, move, smile
Breathwork • Children’s Yoga & Sound Bath • Dancing for Well-Being

Wednesday – Restore & reflect
Yin yoga • Gua Sha workshop • Forest bathing talk

Thursday – Reset
Reiki • Skin Microbiome workshop

Friday – Strength & flow
Pilates • Qi Gong • Final Skintroduction

Saturday – Family wellbeing
Children’s Yoga & Sound Bath

Sunday – Gentle finish
Stretch & Soothe with Harrogate Bee Social

Why Take Part?

Bethany Allen, Operations Manager at Harrogate BID, explainsSelf Care Week is about celebrating what Harrogate does best, while encouraging people to try something new. With new experiences like hot yoga and sound bathing, this year’s programme offers something truly special.”

How to Get Involved

  • All sessions are free

  • Advance booking required (places are limited)

  • Full programme and booking links will be shared via Harrogate BID’s website and social channels

📧 Interested in future events or collaborations?
Contact Harrogate BID at info@harrogatebid.co.uk

Dip into one session or explore the full week — Harrogate Self Care Week 2026 is designed around you.

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Harrogate Bid Who are we?

Since the legislation was introduced in the UK in 2004, more than 300 Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) have been developed in towns, cities and business parks across the UK with a total investment exceeding £100m annually

Harrogate Business Improvement District was formed on 1st January 2019. Harrogate BID are have had a successful ballot result and the second term  the BID will run from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2028.

Harrogate has fantastic assets, but it not immune to the general challenges high streets across the UK face, whether it is a pandemic or a cost-of-living crisis. The work of the BID aims to support, safeguard and improve Harrogate for businesses, visitors and residents alike, to make the town the best it can be.

Harrogate BID’s Vision is:

To maximise Harrogate as a destination and empower local businesses to tackle local issues. Through three main aims:

  • Maintaining and developing a diverse and interesting offer whilst providing a quality environment, where people can access the town centre easily and efficiently.
  • Increasing footfall, spend and dwell time in the town centre by enhancing Harrogate’s profile as a destination both for people to use and others to visit as well as businesses to work and invest in.
  • Embracing its invaluable heritage and position, and combining it with technological innovations to remain ahead of competition in user choice, experience and offer.

Harrogate MP