The Harrogate District is home to an impressive range of national and international businesses and provides an internationally renowned conference and exhibition facility – the third largest integrated facility in the UK.
Covering a geographical area of 1,308km², Harrogate has a population of 160,500 (approx).
The District has become a centre of expertise in developing IT systems that underpin electronic banking and also has a high concentration of digital businesses.
Harrogate is strongly connected to Leeds in both rail and road transport.