Sad roll call: Top 10 shops and business closures in Harrogate

Life has been challenging for Harrogate businesses in the town centre over the last year but the onset of the Covid pandemic has merely accelerated a trend already causing damage to the high street.
By Graham Chalmers
Published 4th Jan 2021, 15:19 BST
Updated 4th Jan 2021, 15:38 BST
End of an era - Jane Palmer of Footlites fancy dress hire shop which sadly closed down in March. (Picture Gerard Binks)End of an era - Jane Palmer of Footlites fancy dress hire shop which sadly closed down in March. (Picture Gerard Binks)
End of an era - Jane Palmer of Footlites fancy dress hire shop which sadly closed down in March. (Picture Gerard Binks)

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Compared to many other towns, Harrogate's town centre is in a relatively healthy condition so far - despite everything.

It has not all been bad news, by no means.

End of an era - Mr Brian Greenwood, formerly head of Greenwoods Menswear shop which closed in Parliament Street in Harrogate in 2019.End of an era - Mr Brian Greenwood, formerly head of Greenwoods Menswear shop which closed in Parliament Street in Harrogate in 2019.
End of an era - Mr Brian Greenwood, formerly head of Greenwoods Menswear shop which closed in Parliament Street in Harrogate in 2019.
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There have even been new arrivals and openings recently, including Hustle & Co cafe on Station Parade, Grön Kafé on Royal Parade, Messums gallery on James Street and Hidden Bar and Pizzeria on The Ginnel.

But the last 18 months have still witnessed a steady stream of closures of shops and other businesses in Harrogate

Among the notable closures in Harrogate in the last 18 months have been..

1 November 2020

The Kimberley Hotel four star hotel, King's Road, Harrogate

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2 October 2020

Quantro restaurant, Royal Parade, Harrogate

3. August 2020

Gambaru Gym & Fitness, Station Parade, Harrogate

4 March 2020

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Footlites fancy dress hire shop, Commercial Street, Harrogate

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5 February 2020

Swarovski jewellers, James Street, Harrogate

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6 February 2020

Jessops photography shop, Victoria Shopping Centre, Cambridge Street, Harrogate

New Harrogate shop closures hit town centre

7 November 2019

Stevie's Bar, Station Parade, Harrogate

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8 July 2019

Greenwoods Menswear, Parliament Street, Harrogate

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9 May 2019

Gap casual wear store, James Street, Harrogate

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10 May 2019

Filmore & Union cafe, Station Parade, Harrogate

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