Winter in the Courtyard

Winter in the Courtyard returns to The West Park Hotel from Saturday 14 November 2026, running through to Sunday 3 January 2027. It's the hotel's annual winter transformation: the courtyard is set up with twinkling lights and outdoor heaters, and the whole thing is styled as an Alpine-inspired retreat right in the middle of Harrogate. It's open Thursday to Sunday throughout November, then every day in December, staying open until 9pm.

The food follows the Alpine theme. There's currywurst, homemade pretzels, tartiflette, loaded Alpine fries and cheesy gratins, served alongside mulled wine and other festive drinks. It's the kind of spot that works as a cosy place to catch up with friends when the weather turns, with the heaters keeping things going outdoors.

On the music side, Funk My Life takes over with live DJ sets on Saturday 14 November, 28 November and 12 December, starting from 2pm. If you're after a bit of a party atmosphere, those are the Saturdays to aim for.

There's a wider point to the season, too. The hotel's annual Christmas Cracker Ball, held on Friday 4 December, supports the Harrogate Homeless Project, so the winter run feeds into that. The West Park itself is an AA 4-star hotel overlooking The Stray, and the courtyard is at 19 West Park, Harrogate, HG1 1BJ. It runs from 14 November to 3 January, open Thursday to Sunday in November and daily in December until 9pm.