Haworth shops to open late for Christmas event

Independent businesses on Main Street are due to stay open until 8pm on Thursday 17 December.

A Christmas late-night opening is scheduled to take place in Haworth on 17 December, with participating shops, cafés, bars and restaurants expected to welcome visitors into the evening.

The event is listed to run from 5pm to 8pm along Haworth Main Street. It is described as a free community event, with free treats being offered by participating businesses. The listing also mentions fizz and chocolates, although it does not specify where or when these will be available.

Wave of Nostalgia, at 74 Main Street, BD22 8DP, is named as the venue. The event information says that the shop and many of the area’s independent businesses will keep their doors open late. It does not provide a full list of participating businesses, so visitors may wish to check directly with individual venues for details of their opening hours and offers.

Event details

• Date: Thursday 17 December 2026
• Time: 5pm to 8pm
• Location: Haworth Main Street, with Wave of Nostalgia at 74 Main Street, BD22 8DP, named as the venue
• Admission: Listed as free

The late opening is intended to bring a number of local independent businesses together for an evening of Christmas shopping and refreshments. The event information refers to shops, cafés, bars and restaurants taking part, but does not say how many will be open or identify each business.

It also does not set out a programme of activities beyond the late opening and the offer of free treats. Details such as whether particular refreshments will be available throughout the three-hour event, or whether any venues will have separate opening times, have not been provided.

Visitors planning to attend can find Wave of Nostalgia at the listed Main Street address. The event is scheduled for December 2026, and the published information identifies no age guidance.