Location: Harrogate
Top Things to do in Harrogate
What to do and see in Harrogate, England: The Best Things to do Adventurous
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. Log Heights
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 100 reviews
The ultimate outdoor adventure! Whether you are looking for something exciting to do with friends or family or an outdoor corporate teambuilding day, the experience at Log Heights is a must and will be talked about for years! Regardless of age or fitness level, our ropes course activities are designed to challenge everyone. Swinging from the top of the trees or having fun lower down, there's something for everyone. Come and see for yourself!
2. 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.
3. Live For Today
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 435 reviews
'Live For Today' is a well know quote used by many that means living life to the full! Here at our Ripley Castle Venue (one of three in the north) we offer a great range of activities that are perfect for a family day out, kids parties and simple days out! Activities on offer; High & Low Ropes Course, Body Zorbing, Archery, Orienteering, Bushcraft and Kayaking/Canoeing on our lake! Our instructors are truly unique and have been hand-picked over the years, they are able to provide the best experience possible in a safe environment.
Reviewed By JLLeetham - North Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Quad biking at Ripley Castle is amazing, we had Rich as our instructor and he was top notch, chilled out, funny and relaxed and trusted you on the quads. If we ever do quad biking again, whichever site it is we will be requesting Rich as our instructor. He is a credit to the company. The quad biking is class, the route you go on has good challenges, good views and the terrain is great to go on. You can also get some speed up if you enjoy going a bit faster, would highly recommend and have already started doing so... thanks again Rich????
4. 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!
5. Harrogate Paintball Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 55 reviews
With 50 acres of woodland, 10 exciting game zones, all the latest paintballing equipment (including low impact paintball guns that don't leave big bruises), as well as a range of other activities including archery, mini-tank driving, an assault course, lasertag and a sniper range, Harrogate Paintball Centre is an ideal venue to experience some outdoor adrenalin!We have on-site catering, toilet and changing facilities, an ample car park and easy access just 300 metres from junction 47 of the A1(Our friendly and professional marshals are some of the best in the business, ensuring you'll have a fun-packed and safe experience.)
6. Spirit of Harrogate Ltd
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 526 reviews
Home of Slingsby Gin, you are welcome to sample and purchase our products. Our knowledgeable, friendly team will be happy to assist and answer any questions you may have. We also have a few gins, not yet launched, ready for you to taste. We also run gin experiences including our Spirit of Gin session where you will discover the fascinating history of gin, right back through the original styles of gin, to how gin has developed today. Includes 4 Gin and Tonics, plus samples. Our newly launched Master Distiller experience includes sampling different flavour profiles and choosing your favourite. We then provide you with a base receipe, which you may adapt, to create your very own bespoke bottle of gin to take home. The session finishes with G&Ts and information on how to create your perfect serve. Open sessions run Thursday - Sunday and private bookings available. We look forward to welcoming you to the Spirit of Harrogate soon.
Reviewed By 963beckyh
We did the master distiller experience, such a great day learning about your own gin palette to then go on and make your own! Was able to try slingsby gin throughout the experience, the Christmas gin was delicious. Would recommend this to all gin lovers
7. Clue HQ - Harrogate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 300 reviews
Live Escape Games in Harrogate. Challenge your team to an Crystal Maze style experience where you and your teams solve a series of puzzles and escape the room! Cell Block C is our prison escape room, where you have been wrongly imprisoned. You have 1 hour to escape the room before your sentencing in court! In the Betrayal of Cluetankhamun, you and your team venture into an ancient and apparently cursed tomb to seek the truth behind the disappearance of Team Alpha. Can you unlock the secrets of Ancient Keygypt? In CSI: The Panic Room, a wealthy businessman has been brutally murdered in his own Panic Room. Your team of CSI detectives are given 1 hour to solve this savage murder before the killer leaves the country and escapes justice. Look out for our 4th room, The Dungeon of Doom. Coming soon!
Reviewed By Vacation807916
Awesome fun for the whole family makes... super story and brilliant escape room set, the puzzles and clues really make you think and you have to work together as a team to succeed & escape !!!
8. Brimham Rocks
Overall Ratings
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!
9. Real Simulation
10. Segway Events
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 43 reviews
Segway Events provides a professional, fun and thrilling experience with locations across the UK. Our Ripley Castle location is situated close to the charming town of Harrogate and allows customers to master their Segway skills lakeside with gorgeous views of the Ripley Castle grounds. With Ripley Castle itself, the adventurous Log Heights, and the nearby town of Harrogate this location offers an enjoyable day out for everyone.
