Location: Harrogate
Top Things to do in Harrogate
10 Sights & Landmarks in Harrogate That You Shouldn't Miss
Harrogate is also known as "The English Spa." For centuries, visitors have flocked to the mineral hot springs. Today, those springs still soothe the body while the placid RHS Harlow Carr Gardens and Yorkshire Dales national park stimulate the soul. Tea rooms, architecture, and art galleries are the main pastimes in this pleasant town. With four rail stations for easy transport, travelers can board trains running between Harrogate and York, Leeds, Knaresborough, and London.
Restaurants in Harrogate
1. Nidderdale Llamas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 628 reviews
A unique interactive fun activity, based on a family working farm in Nidderdale. Offering Llama Trekking & Llama/alpaca experiences in beautiful countryside. Fantastic fun with amazing friendly animals, a range of options to choose from all including close contact with llamas, alpacas and some other animals.
Reviewed By iTravellers - Manchester, United Kingdom
This was a surprise Birthday treat and it didn't disappoint! We spent a lovely afternoon getting to know all about Llamas and Alpacas. We were able to interact with the animals in a safe environment before heading out for a walk with them. The Llamas were very calm and terrific walking companions. Even though the Yorkshire weather was atrocious it didn't dampen the spirits of the group. The staff were brilliant and very knowledgable about the animals and their different characters. We were each " matched" with a Llama and got to know them as we walked out on our short trek. After the trek we warmed up with tea and cake, a nice touch. This has been the highlight of our week in beautiful Yorkshire and would thoroughly recommend.
2. Saint Wilfrid's Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 26 reviews
Visit the only Grade 1 listed building in the heart of Harrogate. Saint Wilfrid's church was designed by the famous architect Temple Moore in the early 1900's. The church is very striking architecturally, with some excellent examples of stained glass, a stunning parish hall with an unusual "lamella" ceiling, cloisters and free car parking. St Wilfrid's is open every day for visits and services.
3. Birk Crag
4. Ripley Castle and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,026 reviews
Reviewed By frankart_10 - Lymington, United Kingdom
We visited the castle on a rather wet day, and strangely, as part of a holiday mostly looking at steam railways. But no matter. I'm so very pleased that this visit was fitted into the schedule. The castle is still in private ownership, it's a very fine building, dating back several hundred years, where it's been in the ownership of the same family. The rooms are well stocked with fine family portraits and the furniture and possessions, and are well worth taking a long look at. There's a good collection of curios, guns and armour, and the grounds are extensive, supporting a large heard of deer, which can often been seen as you wander around the deer park The walled garden could do with a bit of attention, but there are also two excellent shops and a very good tea room. But for me the highlight was the guided tour. The lady who took us round was full of information, interspersed with some extremely witty anecdotes about the family. Just so highly entraining as well as informative. I though this a most excellent visit.
5. Harrogate Ringway
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By C3027MYgaryc - Dunblane, United Kingdom
We walked from Harrogate to Knaresborough along a path which featured big bits of the ring way It was a fair old walk, expected 7 miles felt more like 8-9 The bit along the river was really nice, quite uneven but lots of boardwalks although there were lots of missing planks to watch your step Lots of places to stop and paddle
6. Washburn Heritage Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Exhibitions and tea rooms open from April to October on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 to 4pm. From November to March we're open on Sundays from 11-4 pm. We have a programme of events, walks, talks, courses, suppers and so on - details of which can be found on our website. We are fully accessible, and also dog and pushchair friendly. Our volunteers will be delighted to see you.
7. Sutcliffe Galleries
8. St. Peter's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By maggie66789 - Crawley, United Kingdom
This was a very peaceful and joyous church with lovely stained glass windows. Architecture was very fine and detailed.
9. Great Yorkshire Show
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
The Great Yorkshire Show features the best of British farming and is England’s premier agricultural show. Held at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate it gives first-hand experience of agriculture and rural life through demonstrations and exhibitions as well as a ‘not to be missed’ insight into the very latest in the agricultural industry. Organised by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society (YAS), it is held each July and attracts around 130,000 visitors over the three days. Dates for the 2020 event are Tuesday 14 – Thursday 16 July which will be the 162nd show.
Reviewed By theharrogatelady - Harrogate, United Kingdom
You can’t miss this annual show in July. It’s part of the history of Harrogate. Something to see for everyone. Love walking around all the stables looking at the animals.
10. Almscliffe Crag Harrogate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By theharrogatelady - Harrogate, United Kingdom
Take a walk up Armscliffe Crag and the views across North and West Yorkshire will blow you away! It’s not a tough climb and you will see for miles on a clear day.
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