What to do and see in Harrogate, England: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

October 29, 2021 Carley Gatson

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

Ripley Castle Ripley, Harrogate HG3 3AY England +44 1423 711044 [email protected] http://www.logheights.co.uk
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Log Heights

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. Live For Today

Ripley Castle Ripley, Harrogate HG3 3AY England +44 1423 229780 [email protected] https://www.live-for-today.com/ripley-castle-harrogate/
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Live For Today

'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????

3. Parthian Climbing Harrogate

The Zone, Hornbeam Park Avenue Hornbeam Park, Harrogate HG2 8QT England +44 1423 815024 [email protected] http://www.harrogateclimbingcentre.com
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Parthian Climbing Harrogate

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!

4. Pateley Bridge Nidderdale Museum

Behind King Street Pateley Bridge, Harrogate England +44 1423 711225 http://www.nidderdalemuseum.com
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Pateley Bridge Nidderdale Museum

5. YorTours

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YorTours

UNESCO World Heritage sites, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty - the only limitations are those of your own imagination. Explore, discover, experience, taste and breathe in Yorkshire and beyond with award-winning Blue Badge Tour Guide, Nick Smith. Delivering professional tour guiding experiences from 1-day outings to 6-day tours. Silver Award Winner for delivering the Experience of the Year for Yorkshire in 2019. Experienced tour guide for Yorkshire & Windsor. Providing driver guiding services in Durham, Northumberland, The Lakes and Derbyshire supported by fellow Blue Badge Tour Guides. Featured on a BBC1 documentary in 2019 highlighting his journey . Accredited Guide for Windsor, Eton and York Minster. Sit back, relax in the luxurious comfort of one of two Mercedes-Benz vehicles, both when on tour and being collected from regional and national airports in Britain. Providing exceptional levels of service that’ll make your visit truly unforgettable.

6. Pots 2 Go

26 Montpellier Hill, Harrogate HG1 2TG England +44 1423 524797 https://www.facebook.com/pots2go/
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Pots 2 Go

7. Saint Wilfrid's Church

Duchy Road, Harrogate HG1 2EY England +44 1423 504629 [email protected] http://www.stwilfrid.org
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Saint Wilfrid's Church

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.

8. Imagined Things Bookshop

4 Westminster Arcade Parliament Street, Harrogate HG1 2RN England +44 1423 391301 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/ImaginedThings/
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Imagined Things Bookshop

Imagined Things is a proudly independent bookshop located in the beautiful & iconic Westminster Arcade on Parliament Street. We are Harrogate's Independent Bookshop (the only one in the town, and one of less than 1000 independent bookshops in the whole of the UK!) We have new books for all ages, across a broad range of genres and subjects, with new books arriving all the time. We can order any book in print usually for the next day and we can also post books to anywhere in the UK. We also have a lovely collated selection of cards, gifts, stationery, wooden toys, glass animals, Harry Potter jewellery, literary necklaces & more. We also hold author events and carry signed copies & gift editions. There's always something new to find at Imagined Things & we pride ourselves on being unique! Come and visit us and the bookshop fish and we'll give you a very warm welcome!

9. Free Walking Tour Harrogate

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Free Walking Tour Harrogate

Free Walking Tour Harrogate will return on the 14th April 2021! Booking is strongly recommended. Summer Schedule Free Walking Tour Harrogate From April 14th 2021 - 24th October 2021 Tours set off at 10.30, 12.00, 13.30 and 15.00 from Wednesday - Sunday Plus Bank Holidays​. High Harrogate Locals Tour 16.30 Saturday Plus Bank Holidays Winter Schedule From 29th October 2021 - 1st April 2022 Tours Will set off at 10.30, 12.00 and 13.30 from Friday - Sunday plus Bank Holidays High Harrogate Locals Tour 15.00 Saturday

10. Clue HQ - Harrogate

1 Prospect Crescent, Harrogate HG1 1RH England +44 1423 524658 [email protected] https://www.cluehq.co.uk/harrogate
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Clue HQ - Harrogate

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 !!!

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