Harrogate Christmas Market Ltd says Montpellier Hill event will not return
The market has been cancelled for the past two years because of Covid.
Last updated 21st Mar 2022
The organisers of the Harrogate Christmas Market on Montpellier Hill say the event won't be returning in future - after it was refused a licence last year.
The market was held between 2012 and 2019 - and was cancelled in 2020 due to Covid.
Last year, Harrogate Borough Council held an alternative Christmas Fayre in the town with Market Place Europe.
In a statement, Harrogate Christmas Market Ltd said: "The Harrogate Christmas Market team leaders have now decided not to organise any future markets in Harrogate. We thank all our super local volunteers, voluntary organisations, local contractors and traders for all their support over the years.
"Our Christmas Markets have attracted over 80,000 visitors per year and supported the local economy by £2.7m per year. In 2019 it attracted a total of 187 coaches from around the country and nearly 200 local traders selling local produce or products. Harrogate Christmas Market Ltd has provided financial support to a total of 14 local charities and good causes amounting to over £90,000 for the past five years.
"We wish those taking up the challenge of providing a good quality Christmas Market in Harrogate all the best as we know how hard it is to create something that is truly appreciated by visitors and traders and which supports local businesses
"Thanks for your support over the past 10 years."