Harrogate is a town in North Yorkshire, England. It is part of the larger Harrogate local government district. It lies close to Knaresborough - the urban area of the two towns had a population of 85,128 according to the 2001 census, and is now estimated to be over 90,000.

Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 October 2008 Now in its sixth year, Countryside Live is going from strength to strength and this year promises to be better than ever! This year there’s a new show line-up featuring equine classes and horsemanship masterclasses with international show jumper, Graham Fletcher. There’s the traditional favourite of cattle classes and sheep – but this year we’ve also got pigs! Of course there’s the cookery theatre and honey, fruit, vegetables and flower competitions, and after the amazing success of last year we’re delighted to present dog agility as part of the line-up. Countryside Live has partnered with Stray FM and are delighted to host the Stray FM Motor Show as part of Countryside Live. Featuring on and off-road vehicles the motor show will have something for everyone. Advance prices: £6 Adult, £5 Concession, £1 Child, £13 Family. Gate price: £8 Adult, £7 Concession, £2 Child, £18 Family. Gate times: 9am - 5pm

DON’T MISS THE 150th GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW! The North’s Leading Agricultural Event and Regional Show celebrates 150 Shows this year on the 250-acre Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate. The Main Ring is the hub of the Show – providing a spectacular setting for International Show Jumping, the World-Class Cattle Parade and the Black Dyke Mills Band. Animals, country demonstrations, cookery theatres have-a-go activities, fashion, rural crafts and shopping: a Great Yorkshire Day Out for all the family!

Enjoy the elegant spa town of Harrogate, discover the unspoilt, breathtaking landscape of the Yorkshire Dales, follow in the footsteps of Royalty in Knaresborough and be enchanted by Ripon - one of Britain's oldest cities.