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Considered the highlight of the annual woodworking calendar, we’re pleased to announce the return of the 2024 North of England Woodworking & Power Tool Show, affectionately known as the ‘Harrogate’ show by many.

Taking place over the weekend of 15–17 November, the event will once again be held at the Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate, from Friday until Sunday. Gates will open at 10am and close at 4pm across all three days.

Last year’s event was declared a resounding success by exhibitors, demonstrators and visitors alike, all of whom very much enjoyed getting together and celebrating woodworking across a multitude of disciplines. Attracting around 8,500 visitors over a three-day period, people travel from all over the UK and further afield to attend this much-loved show, which prides itself on being the country’s longest established, highest attended retail woodworking event.

Demonstrators for 2024

The 2024 demonstrator line-up is being announced as we speak, and below you’ll see a selection of names that have now been confirmed:

• Andrew Hall – Woodturning
• Brian Walsh – Japanese saws
• Curtis Turner – Lie-Nielsen Toolworks
• Emma Cook (AKA Tiny Turner) – Woodcarving & woodturning
• Ian Parker – Hand sketching (woodworking & cabinetmaking techniques)
• Les Thorne – Woodturning
• Lorna Kartacayen – Woodcarving & woodturning
• Mike Tupper – International Boat Building Training College (IBTC)
• Nathanael Griffiths – Woodturning

Exhibitor trade stands

As is the usual event format, as well as a packed schedule of demonstrations, there’s also the opportunity to visit one of over 80 exhibitor trade stands. As well as some of the most well-known names and companies from the world of woodworking, a host of newcomers will also be in attendance this year.

Not only will visitors have the chance to see the latest kit, tools and woodworking gadgets in the flesh and try them out before buying, but there’ll also be various show deals and special offers to take advantage of. As before, the most up-to-date exhibitor list can be found on the show website and is being added to as new names are confirmed.

New for 2024

• D J Evans supporting Klingspor Abrasives Ltd
• Harvey Supplies T/A Crafty Products
• Liberon UK
• Odies Oil UK
• Simon Stevens Canes
• The Bandsaw Shop
• The Durham Leatherworker Ltd

Advance tickets

This year, advance tickets will be available to buy in the form of e-tickets, which will be sent to you electronically. If you wish to receive your tickets by post, however, an extra £2.50 will be added to your order at check out. This year, advance tickets are priced at £13 for adults and £12 for adult concessions (60+). Save £3 per ticket on the gate price charged by purchasing tickets early, either via the event website or by calling the ticket hotline: 01749 813 899.

Undoubtedly the UK’s most extensive woodworking event, the North of England Woodworking & Power Tool Show will return again for 2024, taking place from 15–17 November in Hall 1 of the Yorkshire Event Centre. We look forward to seeing you all then!

Don’t forget to secure your advance tickets now and if you have any questions, please email [email protected]. For general information and to find out more about the show, visit the dedicated website: www.harrogatewoodworkingshow.co.uk.