Location: Harrogate
Top Things to do in Harrogate
What to do and see in Harrogate, England: The Best Things to do
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. Parthian Climbing Harrogate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 207 reviews
We are Parthian Climbing Manchester | Harrogate | Reading | Southampton Drop us a call or visit us online to book your first climbing experience.
Reviewed By FelicityRJGreen
The climbing centre very kindly made space for my son and some friends to have a group session on the occasion of my son’s birthday when the planned party venue were unable to fulfil their booking. Despite the short notice it was a great hour of climbing and all those attending were engaged and had plenty of opportunities to climb. The staff are used to teaching kids and had plenty of strategies and tools to keep several ten year olds fully involved and encouraged to try their best at the various challenges. I want to thank Jonny, Josh and Emily who all helped rescue my son’s birthday party - really appreciate you all!
3. Brimham Rocks
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4.5 based on 2,406 reviews
An amazing collection of weird and wonderful rock formations: a great day out for families, climbers and those who love the outdoors.
Reviewed By FrequentFlier809627
Superb for all the family. Plenty of marked (disabled accessible) paths & lots of rocks to climb. There's really nowhere else like it. Be sure to see the Dancing Bear rock (above the visitor centre) &, just a little further on, the Balancing Rock. Make sure you visit the snack bar (check opening days) and try the hot sausage rolls - the best sausage rolls you've ever had! There's a large area of picnic tables by the snack bar so feel free to bring your own picnic. Parking, at the entrance, is extensive (free for NT members) with disabled spaces; Parking gets busy on fine weekends, school holidays & Bank holidays so try to arrive before 11.00 on sunny days!
4. Ripley Castle and Gardens
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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. RHS Garden Harlow Carr
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4.5 based on 2,746 reviews
Reviewed By 869victoriac - Doncaster, United Kingdom
Lovely afternoon spent walking around these gardens The Gardena are beautiful. Felt safe we all COVID-19 precautions I place at Harlow Care, plant centre and shop also very good with great selection of plants, books and local gifts. Bettys tearoom also very good great food and service.
6. Harrogate Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 286 reviews
Reviewed By 396gordonb
Visited Harrogate last week for a two night break with my wife to celebrate Valentines night and attend the above Theatre. Harrogate has three really good theatres, this was our first visit to this particular theatre as we normally attend the Royal Hall. However we were really impressed by the Music Hall atmosphere of this venue, the seating capacity is 500 but you are never far from the stage. Decor is in keeping with the age of the theatre, ample bars for refreshments and run by helpful and friendly staff. Our visit was to see ( Eric and Ern ) a fantastic show based on the best of Morecambe and Wise, almost as good as the real thing, audience was regally entertained. The Harrogate Theatre is situated in the centre of town and quite unassuming from the outside, but inside it really comes to life. We stayed two nights at the Old Swan and the theatre was a comfortable 15 minute stroll, easily accessible on foot. Really enjoyed the break, we are becoming regular visitors to the Harrogate Theatres, any excuse for a break away these days. We will certainly return and are currently checking the listings for all upcoming events at the Harrogate Theatres, we find the shows as enjoyable, inexpensive entertainment compared to a visit to restaurants or pubs. See you soon.
7. Valley Gardens
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4.5 based on 2,457 reviews
Valley Gardens is a beautiful Park in Low Harrogate, perfect for a relaxed stroll or for a family day out. It is an English Heritage Grade II Listed Garden covering 17 acres of formal gardens, leisure activities and woodland. Historical buildings and the semi-covered Colonades sit nestled amongst a wide variety of shrub, flower and herbaceous beds. The adventure play area is immensely popular especially during the summer season when the paddling pool is a refreshing way to cool down. There are a wide range of sporting activities to try during your visit including; tennis, crazy golf, table tennis, disc golf, pitch and putt as well as a skatepark. For music lovers, band concerts take place on Sunday afternoons throughout the summer.
Reviewed By andycR9465OD - York, United Kingdom
Valley Gardens is a fabulous town-centre space with brilliant views, plenty of seating and great sporting options, including tennis, crazy golf, a playground and a skate-park. It also has a good coffee shop which serves nice ice-cream. The gardens are really well kept by a large team of gardeners who do a great job - if you visit Harrogate do not miss Valley Gardens.
8. 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.
9. Cold Bath Brewing Company
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4.5 based on 79 reviews
Reviewed By davidleybourne72
Absolutely fantastic, what a great bar. The staff are amazing and very friendly, great choice of beers, wines and spirits. Felt very safe with covid19 rules and regulations, hand sanitiser, social distancing, table service all was spot on and executed well by all staff.
10. Royal Pump Room Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 722 reviews
As a result of the coronovirus pandemic, we will be closed from Saturday 21 March until further notice
Reviewed By iancU4527CJ - Leeds, United Kingdom
spa town harrogate has plenty of mysterys the pump is one of them once famos for its spa waterwhich could cure all ills. you to can buy bottled spa water for£2.50 if you wish to do so.
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