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Following the success of the 28th show, which returned to the Great Yorkshire Showground last year following a two-year hiatus, we're pleased to announce that the UK's most extensive woodworking show is back for 2023 – on the weekend of 10–12 November.

Last year, the event attracted around 8,500 visitors over the three days, all of whom were looking forward to getting back out there and attending the country's longest established, highest attended retail woodworking event.

Top demonstrators

As with the usual show format, visitors can expect to see a wide range of demonstrations from some of the leading names in the industry, across various woodworking disciplines. These will take place at various points over the show's duration in one of five dedicated ‘mini’ theatres. We're pleased to confirm that the following demonstrators will be in attendance:

* Andrew Hall – Woodturning

* AWGB (Association of Woodturners of Great Britain)

* Emma Cook (AKA The Tiny Turner) – Woodcarving

* Bob Neill – Pyrography

* Jorvik Woodturning Group

* Leeds Marquetry Group – Marquetry

* Les Thorne – Woodturning

* Mike Tupper – International Boatbuilding Training College (IBTC)

* Nic Westermann – Sharpening

* North Yorkshire Woodworkers Club

* Peter Sefton – Wood Workers Workshop

* Peter Tree – Chairmaking

* Philip Greenwood – Woodturning

* Shane Skelton – Skelton Saws – Hand Saws

* Steve Langton – Tom Thackray Windsor Chairs

* Simon Hope – Hope Woodturning

* West Riding Woodcarvers' Association

* West Riding Woodturning Group

* Woodcarvers UK

Exhibitors & trade stands

In addition to the host of demonstrations on offer, there'll also be in excess of 80 exhibitors in attendance, giving you the chance to try before you buy, see the latest woodworking kit, tools and timber, and go home with a show offer or two.

We're pleased to welcome lots of new names this year, including Charnwood Machinery, Klingspor Abrasives Ltd, Wood-Mizer, Woodshop Direct, Kinsley Timber and TOMACO, as well as returning companies such as Trend Tool Technology and Wood Workers Workshop. You can see the full exhibitor list on the website: www.harrogatewoodworkingshow.co.uk.

Don't forget your tickets!

Don't forget to purchase your advance tickets for the 2023 event and save money in comparison to the priced charged on the door. These will go on sale from 31 August, so don't miss out and be sure to visit this link.

The ‘Harrogate’ show – as it's affectionately known by many – offers a great day out for all. We look forward to welcoming you back to Hall 1 of the Great Yorkshire Showground from 10–12 November; for further information, visit the dedicated show website: www.harrogatewoodworkingshow.co.uk.