10 reasons to visit Home & Gift

The loved show, co-located with the Manchester Furniture Show, is set to open its doors again on 18-21 July, across the Harrogate Convention Centre (HCC) and grounds of the DoubleTree by Hilton Harrogate. As the fi rst major show to return after the pandemic, there are plenty of reasons to visit…

1Safety remains paramount There will be plenty of safety measures in place, such as face coverings, wider aisles, increased ventilation, an enhanced daily and a deep cleaning regime. Hand sanitising stations will be available at all entry and exit points and various other points across the site. Visitors will also be asked to take a lateral flow Covid test and produce a negative result prior to arrival, or provide proof of double vaccination in order to attend. See full info at

homeandgift.co.uk/safety-info.

2The show has been selected as a Government pilot event Following detailed discussions with the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, Public Health Bodies and Harrogate Convention Centre, the Home and Gift Buyers’ Festival has been selected to be part of a limited number of pilot events in the third phase of the Government Events Research Programme.

Under the ERP pilot conditions, there will be no restrictions on visitor numbers or social distancing requirements on any day of the event. The consent required from all participants to opt in to the Event Research programme and NHS Test and Trace will be sent to all registered buyers and exhibitors individually. 4There’s plenty of outdoor space The show occupies a large footprint made up of two distinct areas, the HCC and the hotel grounds with Marquees (DP areas) occupying both outside and indoor areas. Show organisers Clarion are also providing many outside areas to relax and enjoy.

This means visitors and exhibitors are spread out across the exhibition, and capacity and visitor fl ow can be controlled eff ectively adhering to event guidelines, not aff ecting visitor numbers across the four days. The marquee build commenced on 28 June and HCC build on 12 July.

5Key names are set to exhibit Home & Gift registration is open and is currently tracking in line with previous years, with key names confirming their attendance and hotel stays as part of Clarion Events’

3It has the full support of the local authorities Home & Gift has the full support of the Harrogate Convention Centre and DoubleTree by Hilton venue, and the organiser is working with the local authorities and liaising closely with the Director of Public Health for North Yorkshire.

VIP hosted buyer programme. Show director Russell Rule says: ‘With the backing of our key customers, venue, and local authorities, we can see that the appetite and enthusiasm is there for an in-person buying and selling event. There is great excitement from both exhibitors and visitors to reconnect in Harrogate’.

A lot of familiar favourites are back in full force, including Joe Davies, Bronte by Moon, Gallery Direct, Big Metal London, Accessories by Park Lane and Caroline Gardner. We love to celebrate new brands too, and we’re excited to welcome Bookspeed, Captivate Brands, The Little Botanical, Blade & Rose, Ancient Mariner, Toasted Crumpet and many, many more.

Paul Hooker, Commercial Director from Joe Davies comments: ‘At Joe Davies, we can’t wait to attend Harrogate Home & Gift. After such a long break from exhibitions we are all very excited to meet our customers again and launch our new range.’ 6 An opportunity to see products in the flesh After more than a year of online buying, Home & Gift is a chance to get your hands on products before you buy. ‘Home & Gift is an all-inclusive, friendly buying experience, bringing together top brands and exclusive products, all in a relaxed setting,’ says Clarion’s Portfolio Director Zoë Bonser.

7Retailers are keen to attend As Cathy Headdock, from Bay Tree Gifts, says: ‘I am super excited to be visiting H&G this year. It will be the first trade show I’ve been to for over a year and I can’t wait to find some new lovely goodies for the shop, and to see suppliers old and new. Holding the show in Harrogate is an added bonus as we love the town’. 8 The chance to socialise with colleagues and friends The legendary Sundowners event will take place on the Monday 19 July, outside in the grounds of the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel and renowned exhibitor party will now take place on the evening of Tuesday 20 July.

9tunning location ‘The beautiful ‘‘The beautiful Harrogate location gives the industry the chance to get away from their day-to-day and really enjoy discovering their next bestsellers, and hopefully we will get lucky with the weather again this year,’ says Clarion’s Portfolio Director Zoë Bonser. ‘Myself and the team can’t wait to welcome retailers and exhibitors, and look forward to meeting with you at the show.’ homeandgift.co.uk

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It’s the 60th edition of the show This year’s show is even more special, as it will be the 60th edition of Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival. Organisers Clarion look forward to celebrating and raising a toast to 60 years of this much-loved show.