Invitation: Help Shape Harrogate’s UK Town of Culture Expression of Interest
Harrogate is preparing an Expression of Interest (EoI) to become UK Town of Culture, to be submitted at the end of March. On behalf of the Harrogate UK Town of Culture Steering Group, we would like to invite you to be part of the conversation.
If you are a business, organisation, community group, or stakeholder with an interest in Harrogate and its future, your insight, experience, and ideas are vital to the bidding process.
To support the development of the bid, we are hosting two stakeholder workshops to provide an opportunity for you to contribute, share your perspective, and ensure your voice is heard.
Stakeholder Workshops
Date: Tuesday 4 March
Time: 2.00pm-4.00pm or 5.30pm-7.30pm (repeat session)
Venue: The Crown Hotel, Harrogate
Here is your link to book: Harrogate UK Town of Culture Workshops Registration please note that places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please register no later than 2 March 2026.
The workshops will explore Harrogate’s cultural strengths, ambitions, and opportunities, and will directly inform the content and direction of the Town of Culture EoI.
If you are unable to attend in person, you can find a short online questionnaire available here:
Harrogate UK Town of Culture – Stakeholder Questionnaire – Fill in form allowing you to contribute your views and ideas as part of this wider stakeholder engagement. Please note a deadline of 4th March for completion. Please feel free to share this invitation and questionnaire with your Harrogate network.
We would be delighted if you could join us and help shape a bid that reflects the diversity, creativity, and aspirations of Harrogate or complete the questionnaire.
On behalf of the Harrogate UK Town of Culture Steering Group, thank you for your interest and support.
