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Challenge accepted – running and cycling the Yorkshire hills
Long Course Weekend athletes share their experience at Europe’s biggest multisport event and recommendations for cycling and running around Harrogate.
From home gathering to international gaming festival: how Harrogate nurtures the expansion of AireCon
Harrogate has seen some events grow exponentially over a few years, thanks to the vision and hard work of the organisers but also the unique location.
What happens when business events come to Harrogate?
What is the impact of these business events to the local economy? Well, let’s speak to some of the local businesses....
Video: Former HCC technical manager remembers "disrupting" BBC's way of working at Eurovision 1982
Tony Gill, former technical manager, recounts how HCC's cutting-edge facilities impressed BBC—so much so they brought Eurovision to Harrogate in 1982.
Ideas for your next ‘bleisure’ trip to Harrogate
The wider Harrogate district has a lot to offer ‘bleisure’ travellers who wish to make the best of a business trip to Harrogate.
What's on this Christmas in Harrogate?
With a variety of Christmas activities on offer, Harrogate promises a memorable holidays season for everyone.
Honouring Victims of Terrorism—by Making Events Safe
As International Day of Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism approaches, we take a look at what venues and organisers are doing to keep everyone safe.
40 Years since Eurovision
Take a walk down memory lane and revisit some of the great events at HCC since Eurovision, how they have helped shape Harrogate and what’s next.
Thought Bubble Goes Back to the Drawing Board
As the events sector is shut down by the pandemic a comic book art festival is using creativity and innovation to heroically rescue its flagship event
Harrogate: The Medical Legacy
Harrogates existence is rooted in the spa treatments that shaped the town. The Nightingale Hospital is the next step in its medical history and legacy
Harrogate Convention Centre - The NHS Nightingale Story
Just over a week after Captain Moore officially opened NHS Nightingale Yorkshire and Humber - it’s time to reflect on a month when everything changed.
Early Bird Run Takes Delegates by Storm
Harrogate residents, event delegates and organisers find themselves enjoying 6am runs as the well-being trend in the event industry grows.
Discounts for travellers in rail deal
Harrogate Convention Centre has agreed a deal with Virgin Trains to bring travel discounts for visitors to the North Yorkshire venue.
