Home and Gift

Blue Eyed Sun will soon be exhibiting at the Home and Gift 2019 trade show in Harrogate in Design Point One (DP1-D110). Officially launching at this well loved show is an fresh new range range of design-led cards. We also have sneak previews of our wonderful Spring 2020 selection, as well as our top selling range of market leading reusable BambooCups made from bamboo fibre so be sure to stop by and see us.

Quote Voucher code HG19 when ordering during the show (online or offline) for FREE CARRIAGE.

About Home and Gift 2019

This annual trade show is a highlight on buyers' calendars for it's relaxed Summery atmosphere and great range of products on offer in the run up to Christmas. It runs for four days from Sunday 14th July to Wednesday 17th July from 09:00 - 18:00 at the Harrogate International Centre. It really is a pleasure doing business at this show, so don't miss it!

To register for Home and Gift please click here.

Where to Stay at Home and Gift 2019

The closest hotels to the show are the Holiday Inn, Travel Lodge, Premier Inn and The Old Swan a short walk away with prices from £65-£150. A good tip if you can't find a room is to stay in York, a short train ride away.

Where to Eat at Home and Gift 2019

Harrogate has many wonderful restaurants and cafes including the world famous Betty's Tea Rooms. We've sampled lots of them over the years and have short listed some of our favourites for you to try below:

4 Great Restaurants near the Harrogate International Centre

How to get to Home and Gift 2019

The roads into Harrogate can get very congested so allow plenty of time if you are coming by car. The Harrogate International Centre post code is HG1 5LA and there are 400 car spaces on site with a daily cost of £13. These spaces get pretty full so you may like to use the park and ride scheme running from the Great Yorkshire Showground on the A61 (Post code HG2 8NZ).  All parking will be available on a concrete surface, which will be safe for use for any visitors.

Trains run every half hour from Leeds and every hour from York. There is a free shuttle bus from Harrogate train station to the show. You can fly to Leeds Bradford airport (20 minute drive from the show). Buses go every 90 minutes and take half an hour.

How to find DP 1 at Home and Gift

When you get to Harrogate do remember to come and see us in DP 1 on stand D110 just near the Majestic Hotel.

Can't make the show? Click here to request access all of our designs online.

Blue Eyed Sun will soon be exhibiting at the Home and Gift 2018 trade show on a new stand in Design Point One (DP1). Officially launching at this well loved show is an fresh new range range of handmade cards called Biscuit. We also have sneak previews of our wonderful Spring 2019 selection and an exciting new range. As well as our top selling range of market leading reusable BambooCups made from bamboo fibre so be sure to stop by and see us.

Quote Voucher code HG18 when ordering during the show (online or offline) for FREE CARRIAGE.

About Home and Gift 2018

This annual trade show is a highlight on buyers' calendars for it's relaxed Summery atmosphere and great range of products on offer in the run up to Christmas. It runs for four days from Sunday 15th July to Wednesday 18th July from 09:00 - 18:00 at the Harrogate International Centre. It really is a pleasure doing business at this show, so don't miss it!

To register for Home and Gift please click here.

Where to Stay at Home and Gift 2018

The closest hotels to the show are the Holiday Inn, Travel Lodge, Premier Inn and The Old Swan a short walk away with prices from £65-£150. You can search a List of Hotels in Harrogate by clicking here. A good tip if you can't find a room is to stay in York, a short train ride away.

Where to Eat at Home and Gift 2018

Harrogate has many wonderful restaurants and cafes including the world famous Betty's Tea Rooms. We've sampled lots of them over the years and have short listed some of our favourites for you to try below:

4 Great Restaurants near the Harrogate International Centre

How to get to Home and Gift 2018

The roads into Harrogate can get very congested so allow plenty of time if you are coming by car. The Harrogate International Centre post code is HG1 5LA and there are 400 car spaces on site with a daily cost of £13. These spaces get pretty full so you may like to use the park and ride scheme running from the Great Yorkshire Showground on the A61 (Post code HG2 8NZ).  All parking will be available on a concrete surface, which will be safe for use for any visitors.

Trains run every half hour from Leeds and every hour from York. There is a free shuttle bus from Harrogate train station to the show. You can fly to Leeds Bradford airport (20 minute drive from the show). Buses go every 90 minutes and take half an hour.

For more information on travel for the show click here.

How to find DP 1 at Home and Gift

When you get to Harrogate do remember to come and see us in DP 1 on stand D110.

Can't make the show? Click here to request access all of our designs online.

Blue Eyed Sun will soon be exhibiting at the Home and Gift 2017 trade show in the Greetings & Stationery Marquee in front of the Majestic Hotel. Officially launching at this well loved show are lovely new additions to our best selling everyday ranges Vintage, Jangles and Charming. We also have sneak previews of our wonderful Spring 2018 selection and an exciting new range, so be sure to stop by and see us.

Quote Voucher code HG17 when ordering during the show (online or offline) for FREE CARRIAGE.

About Home and Gift 2017

This annual trade show is a highlight on buyers' calendars for it's relaxed Summery atmosphere and great range of products on offer in the run up to Christmas. It runs for four days from Sunday 16th July to Wednesday 19th July from 09:00 - 18:00 at the Harrogate International Centre. It really is a pleasure doing business at this show, so don't miss it!

To register for Home and Gift please click here.

Where to Stay at Home and Gift 2017

The closest hotels to the show are the Holiday Inn, Travel Lodge, Premier Inn and The Old Swan a short walk away with prices from £65-£150. You can search a List of Hotels in Harrogate by clicking here. A good tip if you can't find a room is to stay in York, a short train ride away.

Where to Eat at Home and Gift 2017

Harrogate has many wonderful restaurants and cafes including the world famous Betty's Tea Rooms. We've sampled lots of them over the years and have short listed some of our favourites for you to try below:

4 Great Restaurants near the Harrogate International Centre

How to get to Home and Gift 2017

The roads into Harrogate can get very congested so allow plenty of time if you are coming by car. The Harrogate International Centre post code is HG1 5LA and there are 400 car spaces on site with a daily cost of £13. These spaces get pretty full so you may like to use the park and ride scheme running from the Great Yorkshire Showground on the A61 (Post code HG2 8NZ).  All parking will be available on a concrete surface, which will be safe for use for any visitors.

Trains run every half hour from Leeds and every hour from York. There is a free shuttle bus from Harrogate train station to the show. You can fly to Leeds Bradford airport (20 minute drive from the show). Buses go every 90 minutes and take half an hour.

For more information on travel for the show click here.

How to find the Greetings & Stationery Marquee at Home and Gift

When you get to Harrogate do remember to come and see us in the new card marquee by the Majestic Greetings & Stationery - Stand 58.

Can't make the show? Click here to request access all of our designs online.

Blue Eyed Sun will soon be exhibiting at the Home and Gift trade show in the new DP5 Marquee by the Majestic. Officially launching at this well loved show are additions to our beautiful new 2017 Spring Seasons designs along with our new best selling ranges Vintage Too, Fleur, Alchemy, Tahiti and Crochet Critters so be sure to stop by and see us.

Quote Voucher code HG16 when ordering during the show (online or offline) for FREE CARRIAGE.

About Home and Gift 2016

This annual trade show is a highlight on buyers' calendars for it's relaxed Summery atmosphere and great range of products on offer in the run up to Christmas. It runs for four days from Sunday 17th July to Wednesday 20th July from 09:00 - 18:00 at the Harrogate International Centre. It really is a pleasure doing business at this show, so don't miss it!

To register for Home and Gift please click here.

Where to Stay at Home and Gift 2016

The closest hotels to the show are the Holiday Inn, Travel Lodge, Premier Inn and The Old Swan a short walk away with prices from £55-£150. However as the show opens next week they seem to be fully booked now. You can search a List of Hotels in Harrogate by clicking here. A good tip if you can't find a room is to stay in York, a short train ride away.

Where to Eat at Home and Gift 2016

Harrogate has many wonderful restaurants and cafes including the world famous Betty's Tea Rooms. We've sampled lots of them over the years and have short listed some of our favourites for you to try below:

4 Great Restaurants near the Harrogate International Centre

How to get to Home and Gift 2016

The roads into Harrogate can get very congested so allow plenty of time if you are coming by car. The Harrogate International Centre post code is HG1 5IA and there are 400 car spaces on site with a daily cost of £13. These spaces get pretty full so you may like to use the park and ride scheme running from the Great Yorkshire Showground on the A61 (Post code HG1 5IA).  All parking will be available on a concrete surface, which will be safe for use for any visitors.

Trains run every half hour from Leeds and every hour from York. There is a free shuttle bus from Harrogate train station to the show. You can fly to Leeds Bradford airport (20 minute drive from the show). Buses go every 90 minutes and take half an hour.

For more information on travel for the show click here.

How to find Design Point 5 at Home and Gift

When you get to Harrogate do remember to come and see us in the new card marquee by the Majestic DP 5 - Stand 58.

Can't make the show? Click here to request access all of our designs online.

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Design Point 5 or DP 5 is a new card and gift hall at the Home & Gift trade show in Harrogate, which has a wonderful selection of greeting cards for design-led gift shops. We've made a video below to help you find it easily.

Many of the leading greeting card brands and top up and coming card publishers show in this hall, which is located outside the Majestic Hotel and not far from Halls G and H next to the nearby Premier Inn. It's also near DP 1 and DP 3.

Billed as a new hall for design-led gifts the Design Point 5 marquee is, in truth, filled with a wonderful array of card publishers and a beautiful selection of greeting card products for shops looking to stand out on the high street.

Click the play button of the video below to see how to find Design Point 5 in less than 90 seconds.

Find Blue Eyed Sun on Stand DP5-58 at Home and Gift Harrogate

4 Great Restaurants near the Harrogate International Centre

Watch How to find Design Point 5 at Home and Gift from Blue Eyed Sun on Vimeo.

The Harrogate Home and Gift trade show opens it's doors on Sunday 19th July at 09:00am and runs until 4:00pm on Wednesday 22nd July at the Harrogate International Centre. Harrogate Home and Gift is the industry's much loved summer trade show for retailers, distributors and trade buyers looking to stock the finest gifts and greeting cards.

Here are six great reasons why retailers must visit Home and Gift Harrogate:

1. Great Opening Hours

Harrogate Home and Gift opening hours run from 09:00 - 18:00 each day from Sunday to Tuesday and until 16:00 on Wednesday so there's plenty of time to get your buying done.

Click here for visitor information

2. Admission is Free!

As long as you pre-register for Home and Gift, admission is free to trade visitors looking to source products from exhibitors attending. If you don't re-register it's £20 and you will need to prove you are a trade buyer at the door.

Click here to pre-register for Home and Gift

3. Beautiful Location

Held in the picturesque spa town of Harrogate, the venue is surrounded by beautiful shops and lovely cafes, bars and restaurants. The weather never fails to disappoint and many visitors enjoy lunch on the terraces in the grounds of the wonderful Victorian 4 star Majestic hotel accompanied by the melodic tones of the jazz band who frequent the show. 

Click here to find out more about Harrogate

3. Dining Out

You really are spoilt for choice in Harrogate as there are loads of great restaurants and the world famous Betty's tearooms to sample. Come and see for yourself why Harrogate was voted the happiest place to live in the UK.

Discover 4 Great Restaurants near the Harrogate International Centre

4. Get Social

Home and Gift has always been well regarded as one of the most fun and social show shows on the industry calendar. This year will be no exception with the after show drinks on Sunday and other events to network and relax at.

For details of some of the events being held at the show click here

5. Source New Product

There are literally thousands of new products across a range of sectors being launched at the show from hundreds of exhibitors including the very best of both large and small British brands. The new greeting card marquee in DP 5 outside the Majestic is particularly well stocked with some very talented new artists and designers.

The show has a wonderful buzz about it and is attended by many of the UK's leading retailers. If you've never been, perhaps it's time to check it out?

Do remember to come and say hi if you visit. Click here to see what's new from us.

Find Blue Eyed Sun on Stand DP5-58 at Home and Gift Harrogate

4 Great Restaurants near the Harrogate International Centre

Click here for all the essential info you need about Home and Gift

Visit the Home and Gift website

Order Blue Eyed Sun cards online

Blue Eyed Sun will soon be exhibiting at the Home and Gift 2015 trade show in the new DP5 Marquee by the Majestic. Officially launching at this well loved show are additions to our beautiful Enchantment range. We will also be previewing our new 2016 Spring Seasons designs and our new Pincushion and Impressed card ranges. All of our best selling greetings cards, including new Enchantment, Picnic Time and Vintage designs will also be on display so be sure to stop by and see us.

Quote Voucher code HG2015 when ordering during the show (online or offline) for FREE CARRIAGE.

About Home and Gift

This annual trade show is a highlight on buyers' calendars for it's relaxed Summery atmosphere and great range of products on offer in the run up to Christmas. It runs for four days from Sunday 19th July to Wednesday 22nd July from 09:00 - 18:00 at the Harrogate International Centre. It really is a pleasure doing business at this show, so don't miss it!

To register for Home and Gift 2015 please click here.

Where to Stay at Home and Gift

The closest hotels to the show are the Holiday Inn, Travel Lodge, Premier Inn and The Old Swan a short walk away with prices from £55-£150. However as the show opens next week they seem to be fully booked now. You can search a List of Hotels in Harrogate by clicking here. A good tip if you can't find a room is to stay in York, a short train ride away.

Where to Eat at Home and Gift

Harrogate has many wonderful restaurants and cafes including the world famous Betty's Tea Rooms. We've sampled lots of them over the years and have short listed some of our favourites for you to try below: 

4 Great Restaurants near the Harrogate International Centre

How to get to Home and Gift

The roads into Harrogate can get very congested so allow plenty of time if you are coming by car. The Harrogate International Centre post code is HG1 5IA and there are 400 car spaces on site with a daily cost of £13. These spaces get pretty full so you may like to use the park and ride scheme running from the Great Yorkshire Showground on the A61 (Post code HG1 5IA).  All parking will be available on a concrete surface, which will be safe for use for any visitors.

Trains run every half hour from Leeds and every hour from York. There is a free shuttle bus from Harrogate train station to the show. You can fly to Leeds Bradford airport (20 minute drive from the show). Buses go every 90 minutes and take half an hour.

For more information on travel for the show click here.

When you get to Harrogate do remember to come and see us in the new card marquee by the Majestic DP 5 - Stand 58.

Can't make the show? Click here to request access all of our designs online.

View Larger Map

The Home and Gift Harrogate trade show opens it's doors on Sunday 13th July at 09:00am and runs until 4:00pm on Wednesday 16th July at the Harrogate International Centre. Home and Gift is the industry's much loved summer trade show for retailers, distributors and trade buyers looking to stock the finest gifts and greeting cards.

Here are five great reasons why retailers must visit Home and Gift Harrogate:

1. Admission is Free!

As long as you pre-register for Home and Gift, admission is free to trade visitors looking to source products from exhibitors attending. If you don't re-register it's £20 and you will need to prove you are a trade buyer at the door.

Click here to pre-register for Home and Gift

2. Beautiful Location

Held in the picturesque spa town of Harrogate, the venue is surrounded by beautiful shops and lovely cafes, bars and restaurants. The weather never fails to disappoint and many visitors enjoy lunch on the terraces in the grounds of the wonderful Victorian 4 star Majestic hotel accompanied by the melodic tones of the jazz band who frequent the show. 

Click here to find out more about Harrogate

3. Dining Out

You really are spoilt for choice in Harrogate as there are loads of great restaurants and the world famous Betty's tearooms to sample. Come and see for yourself why Harrogate was recently voted the happiest place to live in the UK.

Discover 4 Great Restaurants near the Harrogate International Centre

4. Get Social

Home and Gift has always been well regarded as one of the most fun and social show shows on the industry calendar. This year will be no exception with the after show drinks on Sunday and other events to network and relax at.

For details of some of the events being held at the show click here

5. Source New Product

There are literally thousands of new products across a range of sectors being launched at the show from hundreds of exhibitors including the very best of both large and small British brands. The card section in Hall H is particularly well stocked with some very talented new artists and designers.

Click here to see what's new from Blue Eyed Sun at the show

The show has a wonderful buzz about it and is attended by many of the UK's leading retailers. If you've never been, perhaps it's time to check it out?

Do remember to come and say hi if you visit.

Blue Eyed Sun are on Stand DP5-57 at Home and Gift Harrogate

4 Great Restaurants near the Harrogate International Centre

Click here for all the essential info you need about Home and Gift

Visit the Home and Gift website

Order Blue Eyed Sun cards online

Blue Eyed Sun will soon be exhibiting at the Home and Gift 2014 trade show in the newly built Hall H in the Harrogate International Centre (see show map below). Officially launching at this well loved trade show are 24 designs in our new Marimba card range. We will also be previewing over 60 new Spring 2015 designs including our latest Valentines and Mother's Day cards. All of our best selling greetings cards, including new Picnic Time, Vintage and Gorgeous designs will also be on display so be sure to stop by and see us.

Quote Voucher code HG14 when ordering during the show (online or offline) for FREE CARRIAGE.

About Home and Gift

This annual trade show is a highlight on buyers' calendars for it's relaxed Summery atmosphere and great range of products on offer in the run up to Christmas. It runs for four days from Sunday 13th July to Wednesday 16th July from 09:00 - 18:00 at the Harrogate International Centre. It really is a pleasure doing business at this show, so don't miss it!

To register for Home and Gift 2014 please click here.

Where to Stay at Home and Gift

The closest hotels to the show are the Holiday Inn, Travel Lodge and The Old Swan a short walk away with prices range from £55-£150. However as the show opens next week they seem to be fully booked now. You can search a List of Hotels in Harrogate by clicking here. A good tip if you can't find a room is to stay in York, a short train ride away.

Where to Eat at Home and Gift

Harrogate has many wonderful restaurants and cafes including the world famous Betty's Tea Rooms. We've sampled lots of them over the years and have short listed some of our favourites for you to try below: 

4 Great Restaurants near the Harrogate International Centre

How to get to Home and Gift

The roads into Harrogate can get very congested so allow plenty of time if you are coming by car. The Harrogate International Centre post code is HG1 5IA and there are 400 car spaces on site with a daily cost of £13. These spaces get pretty full so you may like to use the park and ride scheme running from the Great Yorkshire Showground on the A61 (Post code HG1 5IA).  All parking will be available on a concrete surface, which will be safe for use for any visitors.

Trains run every half hour from Leeds and every hour from York. There us a free shuttle bus from Harrogate train station to the show. You can fly to Leeds Bradford airport (20 minute drive from the show). Buses go every 90 minutes and take half an hour.

For more information on travel for the show click here.

When you get to Harrogate do remember to come and see us in the new Hall H on Stand H61.

Can't make the show? Click here to request access all of our designs online.

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I have exhibited at trade shows in Harrogate for many years and have tried all sorts of restaurants near the Harrogate International Centre during that time. The list that follows is not exhaustive as there are plenty of good restaurants in Harrogate, these are just a handful that I enjoyed eating at and hope that you do too.

The staff are lovely in this large Italian, which is a popular restaurant near the Harrogate International Centre (it's right across the road). They even prepared a spaghetti aioli for me, which is my favourite and wasn't on their menu. Service is swift, attentive and the food is lovely. It's family friendly and there are plenty of options for vegeterians.

Click here to book a table on Brio's website

It's a little bit saucy arranging to meet people for dinner in Bed and it's a fun place to eat. The atmosphere is positively buzzzing across all three floors across the road from the Harrogate International Centre. The food is tasty English fayre and there are some good options for veggies as well as a delicious chocolate brownie waiting for you at the end. 

Visit Bed's website by clicking here

Timberlakes Bistro

Simple British cooking in an intimate restaurant that's very popular. The menu offers freshly prepared food made from local produce with vegeterians and gluten free diets catered for by the accomplished husband wand wife team that run it. It's a short and very worthwhile walk from the Harrogate International Centre and worth booking in advance.

Check out Timberlakes menu online

Sukhothai

This Thai restaurant is really near the Harrogate International Centre and one of the nicest in Harrogate. Part of a small popular independent Yorkshire chain of Thai restaurants, the food is really tasty, there are plenty of fresh options for vegeterians and the staff are very sweet. A good choice if you like Thai food.

Book a table at Sukhothai by clicking here

See Blue Eyed Sun in Harrogate at Home and Gift trade show on Stand H61 - 13-16 July 2014

Can't make the trade show? Click here to request access all of our designs online.

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