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Knaresborough is an historic market town and civil parish in the Borough of Harrogate, North Yorkshire located on the River Nidd, approximately four miles east of the centre of Harrogate.

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Knaresborough Forest Day 13th August

Knaresborough Forest Day 13th August

Published: 24 Jul 24

Knaresborough is steeped in history, with its gorge, castle and ancient royal forest. As a prelude to the 255th anniversary of the Enclosure Act in August 2025, Tuesday 13th August this year 2024 - which falls within the famous Knaresborough FEVA festival week, will see various local organisations commemorating ‘Knaresborough Forest Day’, remembering and celebrating the ancient forest of Knaresborough through activities and events for all the family, workshops and walks. Read More...

Town Twinning - Bebra Visit June 2024

Town Twinning - Bebra Visit June 2024

Published: 25 Jun 24

Report of visit from twin town Bebra to Knaresborough, 6-11 June 2024. Click on the link to read the full report of the visit. Read More...

New Mayor of Knaresborough 2024-25

New Mayor of Knaresborough 2024-25

Published: 12 Jun 24

On Thursday 23rd May at the Annual Meeting of the Town, Knaresborough Town Council hosted our Mayor Making event. The outgoing Mayor Cllr Hannah Gostlow then invested the new Mayor for 2024/2025 Cllr Margy Longhurst. Read More...

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