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Home & Gift Buyers' Festival 2027 runs 18 to 21 July at Harrogate Convention Centre, Harrogate. 6,000+ visitors and 500+ exhibiting brands
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Where to stay for Home & Gift Buyers' Festival 2027: the closest hotels to Harrogate Convention Centre are in Harrogate town centre and Low Harrogate, with Harrogate station area a short ride away. Rooms near the venue sell out first, so book a free-cancellation rate early. Add your company name and tax number at checkout for an itemised company invoice.
Home & Gift Buyers' Festival, which its organiser Clarion Events calls the UK's leading home and gift trade show for retail buyers, returns to Harrogate from Sunday 18 to Wednesday 21 July 2027. Running for more than 66 years, it brings together wholesale home, gift and lifestyle brands in July, so independent shops, garden centres, department stores and online retailers can source their autumn and winter collections. The organiser counts more than 6,000 visitors and over 500 exhibiting brands, spread across the halls of Harrogate Convention Centre and the grounds of the Majestic Hotel next door. It is a trade only show: entry is free, but you must prove you work in retail, and it is not open to the public. The convention centre sits in the middle of the spa town, a seven minute walk from Harrogate station, and the venue says most of the town's 2,000 plus hotel beds are within a short walk, so for Home & Gift hotels the choice is mainly which part of Harrogate suits you. This page shows live hotel rates near the venue for your dates; your visitor badge comes from the organiser and is separate from your hotel booking.
Popular areas for attendees: Harrogate town centre · Low Harrogate · Harrogate station area · Leeds Bradford Airport area.
- Harrogate hotels for Home & Gift sorted by distance to Harrogate Convention Centre, from the hotels built into the venue to the town centre and the station area
- Live rates for 18 to 21 July 2027, with dates you can change for one buying day, stand build or all four days
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while you decide which show days to buy on
- An itemised invoice emailed at booking, plus a quote within 24 hours for an exhibitor team or a group of buyers through our enquiry form
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 18 July to 21 July 2027
- Venue
- Harrogate Convention Centre
- City
- Harrogate, United Kingdom
- Airport
- LBA
- Attendance
- 6,000+ visitors and 500+ exhibiting brands
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Hotels near Harrogate Convention Centre for Home & Gift Buyers' Festival 2027
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Rates shown for a 3 night stay, Sat, Jul 17 → Tue, Jul 20, arriving the day before the fair opens, or choose your own dates above.
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How do you get to Home & Gift Buyers' Festival?
From Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Leeds Bradford is the closest airport to Harrogate Convention Centre, which the venue puts 12 miles (20 minutes) away
- The venue says the A2 bus from the airport takes about 31 minutes, runs hourly and stops at Harrogate's main bus station, a five minute walk from the convention centre
- A taxi from the airport takes about 20 minutes and costs around 35 pounds, according to the venue
- If there is no direct flight to Leeds Bradford from your city, the venue suggests connecting through Amsterdam Schiphol
By rail and road
- The organiser says Harrogate station has up to five trains an hour, with direct LNER trains from London King's Cross taking from 2 hours 43 minutes
- The venue puts the convention centre a seven minute walk from Harrogate station, and taxis wait across the road from the station's main doors
- By car, use postcode HG1 5LA; the venue is signposted from the A61, and from the A1(M) you leave at junction 45 (Wetherby) or junction 47 (Knaresborough)
- On site parking is limited to about 158 spaces, and the organiser says there is no Park and Ride for Home & Gift, so plan to use the 1,200 or so spaces in the Jubilee and Victoria car parks nearby
How do you get around during Home & Gift Buyers' Festival?
Getting to the show each day
- Home & Gift spreads across Harrogate Convention Centre and the Majestic Hotel grounds; the registration desks are at Hall M and Hall A
- The venue says Jubilee car park is about three minutes on foot from Entrance 4 (Hall M) and Entrance 5 (Hall A), and Victoria car park, next to the station, about ten minutes
- The venue is connected to 320 rooms at the Premier Inn and Crowne Plaza built into the complex, the closest beds to the halls
- If you stay late in town, check your car park's closing time: the venue warns that cars locked in are charged a release fee
Around Harrogate
- The convention centre is in the heart of the spa town, an easy walk from dozens of restaurants, bars, cafes and shops
- The venue says most of the town's 2,000 plus hotel beds are within a short walk, so most central hotels need no transport at all
- Staying near the station suits buyers arriving by train for one or two days, with the venue seven minutes' walk away
- Exhibitors driving in with stock should check the venue's traffic and deliveries guidance; there is a separate 180 space contractor car park on Dragon Road
Do you need a visa for Home & Gift Buyers' Festival?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- British and Irish passport holders do not need an ETA or a visa
- Most visitors who do not need a visa, including those from Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia, need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before they travel
- An ETA costs £20 and lets you visit the UK for up to six months; apply only through GOV.UK or the official UK ETA app
- Each person travelling needs their own ETA, including babies and children
eVisa / visa required
- Nationals who are not eligible for an ETA need a Standard Visitor visa; check your nationality on GOV.UK
- A Standard Visitor visa costs £135 for up to six months, and the earliest you can apply is three months before you travel
- The organiser does not issue visa invitation letters, so bring proof of your employment and of your employer's business for your application
Documents to carry
- A passport valid for your whole stay, the same one you used for your ETA or visa
- Your printed Home & Gift badge and proof that you work in retail, such as a business card
- Your hotel booking and a letter from your employer setting out the business purpose of the trip, in case the Border Force officer asks
Entry and visa rules change; check current requirements on GOV.UK before you book.
First time at Home & Gift Buyers' Festival?
- Opening hours are 09:30 to 17:30 from Sunday 18 to Tuesday 20 July and 09:30 to 16:00 on Wednesday 21 July 2027
- Visitor registration for 2027 had not opened when we checked; register your interest on the organiser's site to hear when the free tickets go live
- Home & Gift is trade only: bring a business email, your company name and business ID such as a business card, as the organiser may ask for proof that you work in retail; students and people setting up a shop are welcome
- Your badge is a print at home PDF released about five weeks before the show, and it is valid on all four days, as often as you like
- Exhibitors have a minimum order policy, so come with your budget and your buying plan for autumn and winter
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- In 2026 the organiser ran evening events for visitors and exhibitors, from Sunday Sundowners with the Gift of the Year People's Choice Award to a Monday show party in town, so check the 2027 programme before you choose your nights
- Returning buyers who attended the two previous shows are upgraded to an Indigo Loyal badge with VIP level access, according to the organiser
- July is busy in Harrogate, and the convention centre's own hotels are the closest to the halls, so book early if you want a central room
Home & Gift Buyers' Festival travel FAQs
When is Home & Gift Buyers' Festival 2027?
Home & Gift Buyers' Festival takes place 18 July to 21 July 2027 at Harrogate Convention Centre in Harrogate, United Kingdom.
Where is Home & Gift Buyers' Festival held?
Home & Gift Buyers' Festival is held at Harrogate Convention Centre in Harrogate, United Kingdom. The nearest airport is LBA.
When and where is Home & Gift 2027?
Home & Gift Buyers' Festival 2027 runs from Sunday 18 to Wednesday 21 July 2027 at Harrogate Convention Centre, King's Road, Harrogate HG1 5LA, and in the Majestic Hotel grounds next door. It opens 09:30 to 17:30, closing at 16:00 on the Wednesday.
Is Home & Gift open to the public?
No. Home & Gift is a trade only show for people in the UK retail industry, and it is not open to the general public. Entry is free for trade visitors, but you may be asked for business ID, and exhibitors have a minimum order policy.
Where should I stay for Home & Gift?
The convention centre is in the middle of Harrogate, and the venue says most of the town's 2,000 plus hotel beds are within a short walk, including 320 rooms at the Premier Inn and Crowne Plaza connected to the complex. The town centre and the station area are both close.
How do I get to Harrogate Convention Centre?
By train to Harrogate station, a seven minute walk from the venue, with direct LNER trains from London King's Cross. From Leeds Bradford Airport, the A2 bus takes about 31 minutes to Harrogate bus station, or a taxi takes about 20 minutes. Parking at the venue is limited and there is no Park and Ride for this show.
Can the organiser send me a visa invitation letter?
No. The organiser says it cannot send letters of invitation to overseas visitors. If you need a visa, provide evidence of your employment and your employer's business with your application.
Does Home & Gift have an official hotel partner?
The organiser names an official accommodation partner on its website. Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with Home & Gift or Clarion Events; we show live rates across many Harrogate hotels so you can compare. Booking a hotel does not register you for the show.
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The closest hotels to the venue with the distance, the walk or ride time and an indicative nightly rate, refreshed weekly. Live prices for your exact dates are in the booking section above. Last checked 2 November 2026.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near Harrogate Convention Centre
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travelodge Harrogate West Park★★★ | 0.8 km | ~12 min walk | £112 |
| Premier Inn Harrogate South★★★ | 2.1 km | ~8 min ride | £109 |
More hotels close to Harrogate Convention Centre
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowne Plaza Harrogate by IHG★★★★ | 0.2 km | ~3 min walk | £228 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate Majestic Hotel & Spa★★★★ | 0.3 km | ~4 min walk | £209 |
| The Belmont Apart Hotel - Harrogate Stays★★★★ | 0.3 km | ~5 min walk | £186 |
| The Studley Hotel★★★★ | 0.3 km | ~5 min walk | £107 |
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