Best Shops in Harrogate
About shops in Harrogate
Harrogate's shops, from the jewellers and boutiques of James Street, Parliament Street and Cambridge Street to the bookshops, antiques and wine merchants of the Montpellier Quarter and the neighbourhood shops of Starbeck and Kings Road. Every shop has a score out of 10 that starts from public reviews and is adjusted for recognition stated on the shop's own site. Nobody can pay to move up, and featured listings are labelled.
The top 10 shops in Harrogate right now
- 1.Harrogate suit hireOatlands8.9
- 2.Crown Jewellers Of HarrogateTown Centre8.8
- 3.Jenny Roberts MillineryCold Bath Road8.8
- 4.Fogal & BarnesTown Centre8.7
- 5.Joana Bridal BoutiqueKings Road8.7
- 6.Legacy JewelleryLow Harrogate8.7
- 7.Rubie RaeTown Centre8.7
- 8.Ake & Humphris Wine & Beer MerchantsOatlands8.6
- 9.Bee BridalTown Centre8.6
- 10.Best Kept Secret ClothingTown Centre8.6
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Harrogate suit hire
Hookstone Ave
Family run suit hire for adults and children at Harrogate Business Centre, with weddings, Highland wear, evening wear and prom, by appointment.
Crown Jewellers Of Harrogate
23 Commercial St
Independent jeweller on Commercial Street in Harrogate town centre. We could not read its website, so call to confirm what it stocks.
Jenny Roberts Millinery
By appointment only, Cold Bath Pl
Harrogate milliner offering bespoke hats, ready to wear millinery, hat hire for weddings and race days, and millinery courses.
Fogal & Barnes
14 Cambridge St
Family run independent jeweller at 14 Cambridge Street, specialising in natural diamond engagement and wedding rings.
Joana Bridal Boutique
196 King's Rd
Appointment-only bridal boutique on Kings Road with designer wedding dresses from £699, sample sale gowns and in-house alterations.
Legacy Jewellery
Windsor House, Cornwall Rd
Jewellery remodelling studio in Windsor House, Cornwall Road, redesigning inherited pieces; rings from £1400, pendants from £800.
Rubie Rae
Copthall Bridge House, Station Bridge
Independent jewellery design studio at Copthall Bridge House making engagement rings and remodelling jewellery by appointment.
Ake & Humphris Wine & Beer Merchants
32 Leeds Rd
Ake & Humphris is a wine and beer merchant on Leeds Road in Oatlands, selling wine, beer, cider and spirits with local delivery.
Bee Bridal
2, 32 Parliament St
Bridal shop at 32 Parliament Street, in Harrogate town centre; we could not read its website to confirm its collections.
Best Kept Secret Clothing
5A Cheltenham Parade
Independent boutique on Cheltenham Parade selling clothing, footwear, handbags and jewellery, with an online shop.
Cone Exchange
Hookstone Park
Community craft scrap store at Hookstone Park run by Bettys & Taylors Group, selling donated and repurposed materials at low cost to crafters and schools.
Imagined Things Bookshop
21 Montpellier Parade
Independent bookshop on Montpellier Parade selling books for adults, teens and children, with author events, a book club and private browsing.
Neuhaus Chocolates
5 James St
Chocolate shop on James Street in Harrogate town centre; the brand sells gift boxes, ballotins, bars and a vegan collection.
Sowa Polish Shop
24 Bower Rd
Food and drink shop on Bower Road in Harrogate town centre, with 4.9 from 92 Google reviews. Call in or check its listing for stock.
The Red Box Gifts
51 High St
Independent gift shop on Starbeck High Street selling candles, mugs, homeware, incense, crystals and greetings cards.
Yarn etc
17 Knaresborough Rd
Independent yarn shop on Knaresborough Road in Starbeck with knitting and crochet yarns, patterns, kits, gift cards and classes.
Books For All
23A Commercial St
Bookshop at 23A Commercial Street in Harrogate town centre; we could not find a website to confirm its stock.
The Harrogate Wedding Lounge
29 Park Parade
Independent bridal shop on Park Parade, near Kings Road, with eight designer collections, accessories and an in-house sewing team.
The Jewellery Exchange
Unit 20, Victoria shopping centre, Market Pl
Jewellery shop at Unit 20 in the Victoria shopping centre; we could not find a website to confirm what it sells.
Up & Running
16 Station Parade
Running shop on Station Parade with free gait analysis, major shoe brands, Garmin and Coros watches and a free weekly social 5K run.
Editor's notesAbout shops in Harrogate: how we choose, where to start, when to book
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How the scores work
Every shop has a score out of 10 that starts from public reviews and is adjusted for recognition stated on the shop's own site. Nobody can pay to move up, and featured listings are labelled. The directory lists every real shop in town, not only the top rated. Descriptions come from each shop's own website, and where we could not read one, the listing says so.
Where to start
Harrogate suit hire fits adults and children for weddings, Highland wear and prom by appointment, and Jenny Roberts Millinery makes bespoke hats and hires them for weddings and race days. Crown Jewellers Of Harrogate on Commercial Street is the highest scoring jeweller. Imagined Things Bookshop on Montpellier Parade holds author events and a book club, and True Tea Company on Commercial Street stocks over 250 loose leaf teas with free tastings.
By type
- Jewellery: Fogal & Barnes on Cambridge Street specialises in natural diamond engagement and wedding rings, Rubie Rae designs rings by appointment, and Legacy Jewellery remodels inherited pieces.
- Books: Imagined Things, Destination Venus for comics and sci-fi and fantasy, and John Atkinson Fine & Rare Books on Royal Parade.
- Food and drink: Harrogate Wines on Montpellier Street offers cellar services and wine held in bond, Ake & Humphris on Leeds Road delivers locally, Husk at Station Square sells craft beer and low alcohol ranges, and Sowa Polish Shop is on Bower Road.
- Clothing: Rhodes Wood on Station Parade for menswear and bespoke tailoring, Lynx Menswear on James Street, Julie Fitzmaurice for made to measure occasion wear, and Best Kept Secret Clothing on Cheltenham Parade.
- Bridal: Joana Bridal Boutique on Kings Road, The Harrogate Wedding Lounge on Park Parade and Bee Bridal on Parliament Street.
- Running and outdoor: Up & Running on Station Parade offers free gait analysis and a weekly social 5K, and Out & About on Bower Road is a family-run outdoor shop.
- Antiques and vintage: 27 West Park has over 50 dealers, David Love on Royal Parade deals in Georgian and Regency furniture, and SPACE Vintage, Retro and Design on The Ginnel brings together 15 traders.
- Gifts and crafts: Lighthouse Lane sells Yorkshire gifts designed by its owners, Artizan International sells goods made by disabled artisans, and Cone Exchange sells repurposed craft materials at low cost.
By area
Most shops are in the town centre, where James Street, Parliament Street and Cambridge Street hold the jewellers and branches of national names, and Commercial Street and Oxford Street have independents such as Games Crusade. The Montpellier Quarter has bookshops, antiques in Montpellier Mews and wine on Montpellier Street. Kings Road has bridal shops and Regal Flowers, and Starbeck has Yarn etc and The Red Box Gifts.
Before you go
Bridal shops, milliners and some jewellers work by appointment, so book ahead. Opening times change, so check each listing and the shop's own site before you set off.
Frequently asked questions about shops in Harrogate
Where are the independent shops in Harrogate?+
Many are in the town centre and the Montpellier Quarter. Look for Imagined Things Bookshop on Montpellier Parade, SPACE Vintage, Retro and Design on The Ginnel, True Tea Company on Commercial Street and Best Kept Secret Clothing on Cheltenham Parade. Further out, Starbeck has Yarn etc and The Red Box Gifts on its High Street.
Where can I buy an engagement ring in Harrogate?+
Fogal & Barnes on Cambridge Street is a family run jeweller specialising in natural diamond engagement and wedding rings, and Rubie Rae at Copthall Bridge House designs engagement rings by appointment. Legacy Jewellery on Cornwall Road remodels inherited pieces, with rings from £1400. Crown Jewellers Of Harrogate on Commercial Street scores highest among jewellers, so call to ask what it stocks.
Where can I find a bookshop in Harrogate?+
Imagined Things Bookshop on Montpellier Parade sells books for adults, teens and children, with author events and a book club. Waterstones is on James Street and Books For All is on Commercial Street, while Destination Venus sells comics and sci-fi and fantasy books. For older books, John Atkinson Fine & Rare Books is on Royal Parade.
Where can I buy a wedding dress in Harrogate?+
Joana Bridal Boutique on Kings Road is appointment-only, with designer dresses from £699, sample sale gowns and in-house alterations. The Harrogate Wedding Lounge on Park Parade carries eight designer collections with an in-house sewing team, and Bee Bridal is on Parliament Street. For the rest of the party, Harrogate suit hire fits adults and children, and Jenny Roberts Millinery makes and hires hats.
Can I get flowers delivered the same day in Harrogate?+
Helen James Flowers on Station Parade offers same-day delivery, the shop says, and Regal Flowers on Kings Road Parade and Blamey's Florist on Beulah Street both deliver. Check each florist's site for ordering times before you order.