There’s something about summer in Harrogate. Maybe it’s the charm of the Georgian architecture, the sun warming the lawns, or the steady hum of conversations that stretch long into the evening over a glass of something cold.

But if you’re part of the retail world, there’s another reason Harrogate feels so special — it’s Home & Gift time.

From 20–23 July 2025, Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival will celebrate 65 incredible years of championing creativity, community, and new possibilities. And honestly? It’s shaping up to be one for the history books.

Home & Gift has never just been a trade show. It’s where ideas spark, where friendships are rekindled, where that one product you didn’t even know you needed becomes the centrepiece of your next best collection. It’s sourcing, yes — but it’s also a celebration of everything that makes retail so endlessly inspiring.

This summer, expect an atmosphere that's bigger, brighter, and buzzing with newness.
Think: sun-dappled marquees packed with fresh talent, beautifully curated halls showcasing British design at its best, and conversations that turn first-time meetings into lasting partnerships.

 

Feeling curious? You should be.

There’s a lot to discover this year — from fresh faces making their Harrogate debut to trend installations dreamed up by The Better Trends Co., capturing the very essence of a summer soirée. (Picture elegant alfresco tablescapes, bold stripes, a touch of retro flair — and that unmistakable feeling of British summertime in full swing.)

 

It’s not all business, either.

If you’ve been before, you’ll know the magic happens just as much outside the halls. Drinks on the lawn. The legendary Sunday Sundowners. The Show Party that’s practically a rite of passage. And for those who love a quiet moment between the action? The beautiful Majestic Hotel’s Indigo Lounge will once again offer a serene space to recharge and regroup.

Home & Gift is where the industry comes together — not because they have to, but because they want to.

And if the 6,000 buyers who flocked there last year — many for the very first time — are anything to go by, this 65th edition is set to welcome a whole new wave of curious, ambitious, and passionate retailers looking for their next big find.

 

So if you’ve been wondering whether it’s worth the trip this July?

We’d say: it’s not just worth it — it’s essential.

Get ready to source brilliantly, network meaningfully, and celebrate summer the Home & Gift way.
 

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