Ricky Durkin

6:30am - 10:00am

Email the studio

Holly Humberstone

To Love Somebody

Listen Live

Positive feedback for Harrogate's floral displays

Wednesday, 13 August 2025 08:39

A display as part of Harrogate's Floral Summer of Celebration.

Harrogate BID (Business Improvement District) is celebrating another successful Floral Summer of Celebration after receiving positive feedback for the town’s floral displays.

The floral trail, featuring eight unique installations, has received praise from both local people and visitors.

Figures from the BID’s data partners at HUQ show that just over one million people visited or passed through the BID area during the three weeks that the floral displays were in place – with some travelling from the likes of Folkestone, Loughborough and Mansfield.

Some of the displays will remain in place for the remaining summer months, extending the additional elements for the town’s floral offering for a longer period.

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

“We were absolutely delighted to once again deliver a successful floral celebration for the good of our town.

“The eye-catching installations always create a buzz around the town centre – all while adding to Harrogate’s already renowned floral heritage.

“We’ve received some really positive feedback from local business owners, residents and visitors to Harrogate, which always makes it worthwhile!”

“We are hopeful of claiming more prizes at this year’s Yorkshire in Bloom awards – and were also proud to support our place’s Britain in Bloom entry. Cross your fingers for us!”

The BID team also welcomed the Yorkshire in Bloom judges to Harrogate to guide them around the trail in a bid to again claim prizes as the awards ceremony later in the year.

They have also played a part in the town’s Britain in Bloom entry for 2025, supporting Harrogate in Bloom and other partners in the bid to put Harrogate’s name amongst the best in the country.

The Harrogate Lego Trail, which has already attracted many families into the town, will remain on location until Tuesday 26th August.

More from Local News

Local attractions to close as Met Office issues yellow weather warning for wind

Several local attractions have announced closures or partial closures today (Thursday) after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds across North Yorkshire.
Harrogate taekwondo master awarded MBE for long-standing contribution to sport

Harrogate taekwondo master Kambiz R. Ali has been awarded an MBE in recognition of decades of dedication to sport in the local community.
Harrogate dance group set for world record attempt

A Harrogate dance group will join 1,500 dancers in an attempt to break a world record with chart-topping DJ Sigala.
Gareth Southgate visits popular Harrogate pub

Former England manager Gareth Southgate was spotted enjoying a quiet drink at a popular Harrogate pub this week.
Classic car event set to return to Ripon

A classic car showcase will return to the grounds of Grantley Hall this summer.
Ripon students take alcohol-free campaign to Parliament

Ripon Grammar students have won praise after taking their alcohol-free message to Westminster.
Ripon's Grantley Hall named best place to stay in North and North East

Grantley Hall in Ripon has been named the best place to stay in the North and Northeast.
Harrogate Mayor cuts ribbon at opening of new interior design shop

The Mayor of Harrogate has officially opened a new interior design shop in what was his 100th official engagement.
Celebrity chefs rally for Yorkshire children's cancer charity

Five of Yorkshire’s leading chefs are coming together at Rudding Park for the five-course fine dining event of the year in aid of Candlelighters children’s cancer charity.
Resurrected Bites CEO Michelle Hayes announces departure

Michelle Hayes has announced her departure from Harrogate charity Resurrected Bites as CEO.
Yorkshire residents needed for new series of BBC's Gladiators

Yorkshire residents are being invited to apply for the next series of the BBC's Gladiators.
Harrogate recycling firm tips forecasts with £16.5m turnover despite tough trading

A Harrogate-based independent recycling brokerage has announced revenues of £16.5 million in the year 2024–2025 — surpassing its original £12.5 million projection.
Cost to upgrade Harrogate Convention Centre increases by more than £2m

The cost to upgrade Harrogate Convention Centre has risen by more than £2m, councillors will be told next week.
Taxi policy change could "finish off" industry, councillors warned

A proposed rule change to make taxis more accessible could "finish off" the trade, North Yorkshire councillors have been warned.
Call for decision on Maltkiln masterplan to be delayed

Ambitious plans to create a new village to help meet housing targets in North Yorkshire need further work, it has been claimed.
Ripon pupils raise over £9,000 for Parkinson's charity

Ripon Grammar students have raised more than £9,000 to help support those living with a disease which has touched the lives of many in their school community.
Harrogate Fundraiser to share story of 9,000-mile unsupported bike ride to the himalayas

When Harrogate resident Thorsten Bruce set off on his new touring bicycle last spring, he wasn’t setting out to break records, rather to raise funds for charity and to avoid regretting never having tried.
Harrogate pupils achieve distinctions across the board in drama exams

Pupils at independent prep school Belmont Grosvenor are celebrating after being awarded the highest marks possible in their drama exams – for the second consecutive year.
Harrogate hospital shortlisted for two national awards

A care provider which runs Cygnet Hospital Harrogate has been shortlisted in two categories at this year’s HealthInvestor Awards.
Hampsthwaite school goes red to support children's heart charity

Pupils and staff at Hampsthwaite Church of England Primary School have taken part in a Wear Red Day to raise money for the Children’s Heart Surgery Fund.