Now more than ever we need to be supporting those businesses that make our town great. I know, I know, it’s easier to go on Amazon do all your shopping in one go but then we wouldn’t have the amazing and unique shopping experiences which Harrogate offers in the buckets full.
So, to make things easy for you I have three lists to help:
1. The UK’s Largest list of the best independent businesses recommended by the Girl About Blog Squad.
2. A list of some of my favourite Harrogate Independents to help you shop small this Christmas:
3. My Christmas wish list to help inspire you to shop local this Christmas:
A magical Christmas
After the year we’ve had I’m trying to make the home feel even more magical. With a little help from the below local retailers that dream is turning into a possibility:
Head in the Clouds | Advent Calendar | £14.00
Catherine’s Calligraphy | Bespoke Calligraphy Cards | £P.O.A
Butterfly Kisses | Christmas Ornaments and Gifts | £P.O.A
Handmade Harrogate | Handmade Baubles | Classic £6.00
Yorkshire Days Out
Instead of spend on things why not spend on experiences. Here’s a little inspiration for those thoughtful gifts:
Source: RHS / Lee Beel 
Slinsby Gin | Virtual Gin Experience | £30
Leafy Couture | Christmas Wreath Making Kit | From £50.00
RHS Harlow Carr | 12 month for the price of 9 membership | From £48.75
The Roundtable Dining | A Home Dining Experiences | £P.O.A
Yorkshire Heart | Vineyard Tour | £25.00
Live for Today | Axe Throwing | From £25
Bacchus Wine Bar | Wine & Cheese tastings | From £20.00
Taking care of those you love
Harrogate Organics | Aroma Diffuser Pod | £68 Use harrogatsegirl10 for 10% off [Affiliated Code].
((Bounce)) | 1hr Blast Workout | £6.95
Phoenix Lounge | New Hair Do | From £50
SPA810 | Hydrafacial Refresh | £95
Lovely things for her
Westmoreland Sheepskin | Amalia Sheepskin Slippers | £65.00
Infinity & Co | Anya Friendship Bracelet – Rose Gold | £42
Belmontpellier | Frankincense & Myrrh Diffuser and Melts | £22 and £6
Yorkshire Ceramics | Spoon Rest | £19.00
Veronica + Co Scrunchies | 4 Scrunchies | £15.00
The Handbag Spa | Restore her beloved handbag | £P.O.A
Just So Interiors | Lavender and Olive Hydrangea Stem | £15.00
Bias | Lollys Laundry Cara Blouse in Blue | £85.00
Morgan Claire | HERNO Long Faux Fur Lined Parker | £645
Funky Country | Cinnamon, Orange & Apple | £18.00
A foodies paradise
Tiger Lilly chocolates | Winter Collection 24 bonbons | £22
McKenzies Farm Shop | Luxury Smoked Meat Hamper | £50.00
Fat Badger night | Beer Club Gift Voucher | £20
Bettys | Phone & Collect 12 Speciality Mince Pies | £15
Roots & Fruits | Veg Box | £P.O.A
Major Toms | Pre-cooked Pizza | £6.50
The Harrogate Hamper | A range of hampers on offer |From £35
Gifts he’ll love
The Yorkshire Wood Father | Chopping Board | From £15.00
Christian Alexander Bailey | Mini editions Mounted Prints | £9.99
K-Pay | The Oxford Contactless Payment Bracelet | £75.00
Porters | Hestra Black Primaloft Gloves | £79.00
Woods Fine Linen | Hugo Boss Egyptian Cotton Dolomiti Duvet Set | From £279
For the little ones
Tiger Fifty 7 | Llamas on the Loose game | £14.00
Sugar Rush | 1 kilo box of your choice of sweets | £11
Dipidi Do Dye | DIY Kits | From £15
Mama & Charlie Bear | Christmas Rainbow Wall Hanging Fireplace Decoration | £12.50
Deaf Identity | Kids Christmas Hoody with Deaf Identify Phrase | £22
Harrogate Book Worm | 12 books of Christmas (individually wrapped) | £30
If you are wanting to search for more local shops head to https://supportlocal.org.uk/ for a great list of Harrogate businesses.
P.S. Some of the above companies I have previously worked with and taken PR Products to review. However, this was done with no payment or request for products. I recommend all these fabulous businesses very highly. I have one affiliate code with Harrogate Organics which I hope you will use as it helps keeps the lights on. Thank you. Harrogate Christmas Market Wish list Harrogate Blgger Girl ABout
