Health in Harrogate: 200 Years exhibition and events

Posted on: Friday 27 Mar 2026

April marks the 200th anniversary of the opening of Harrogate’s first hospital – the Harrogate Bath Hospital. So why not come along to one of the events celebrating the milestone and learn about how healthcare has developed over the last two centuries?

Events include a free 6-week exhibition of healthcare through the ages at the West Park Centre (6 April to 16 May 2026), satellite exhibitions at the Royal Pump Room Museum and Harrogate Library, school competitions, medical themed guided walks, and a programme of talks on healthcare open to the public.

We will also be hosting two Open Days at Harrogate District Hospital on Friday 8 May and Wednesday 20 May (10am and 4pm) giving you the chance to find out more about the services we run. There will be over two dozen of our teams at our Open Days from Paediatrics, Pathology and Podiatry, to General Surgery, Ophthalmology and Community Nursing – who will be able to show you how we are improving healthcare services for our community.

Please contact [email protected] for more information on our Open Days at Harrogate District Hospital and to confirm if you would like to attend.

Click here to find more information on all of the fantastic events being held around Harrogate over the next few months