Location: Harrogate
Top Things to do in Harrogate
What to do and see in Harrogate, England: The Best Tours
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. Private Tour - Haworth, Bolton Abbey and Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 15 passengers, this Private Guided Day Trip from York, just for your party, provides the opportunity to explore Bronte Country and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, including the West Yorkshire Pennine Village of Haworth (made famous by the Bronte sisters and home to the Bronte Parsonage Museum), Bingley Five Rise Locks (the most spectacular feature of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal), the traditional Yorkshire Dales village of Linton (with its stone bridges and limestone falls), Bolton Abbey (where you will see the stunning setting of the ruins of the 12th Century Augustinian Monastery); and learn about the history of the area from your guide as you enjoy the spectacular scenery of the National Park.
Inclusions: Private tour just for your group, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles, Driver/guide provides live commentary, Regular photo/refreshment/toilet stops
Exclusions: Entrance fees to optional attractions, Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By emmablackwell00
The tour was a thoroughly enjoyable day seeing beautiful countryside. Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable. Just the right amount of time at each stop. I would definitely recommend this tour.
2. Private Tour - Haworth, Bolton Abbey and Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from Harrogate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
For group sizes of up to 4, 8 or 15 passengers, this Private Guided Day Trip from Harrogate, just for your party, provides the opportunity to explore Bronte Country and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, including the West Yorkshire Pennine Village of Haworth (made famous by the Bronte sisters and home to the Bronte Parsonage Museum), Bingley Five Rise Locks (the most spectacular feature of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal), the traditional Yorkshire Dales village of Linton (with its stone bridges and limestone falls), Bolton Abbey (where you will see the stunning setting of the ruins of the 12th Century Augustinian Monastery); and learn about the history of the area from your guide as you enjoy the spectacular scenery of the National Park.
Inclusions: Private tour just for your group, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Comfortable air-conditioned vehicles, Driver/guide provides live commentary, Regular photo/refreshment/toilet stops
Exclusions: Entrance fees to optional attractions, Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By emmablackwell00
The tour was a thoroughly enjoyable day seeing beautiful countryside. Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable. Just the right amount of time at each stop. I would definitely recommend this tour.
3. Haworth and Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
This Day Trip from York provides the opportunity to explore Bronte Country and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, including the West Yorkshire Pennine Village of Haworth (made famous by the Bronte sisters and home to the Bronte Parsonage Museum), Bingley Five Rise Locks (the most spectacular feature of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal), Bolton Abbey (where you will see the stunning setting of the ruins of the 12th Century Augustinian Monastery) and the picture-postcard traditional Yorkshire Dales village of Linton with its stone bridges and limestone falls. Enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group mini-coach tour, limited to 16 people.
Inclusions: Relaxed and friendly small-group tour, Comfortable 16-Seat Mini-coaches with Air-con & WIFI, Driver/guide provides live commentary, Regular photo/refreshment/toilet stops, Pick up and drop off at centrally located meeting point near York Minster
Exclusions: Entrance fees to attractions (all optional), Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By LoveTravel552331
I booked the full-day private tour of Haworth & the Yorkshire Dales, and I was lucky to have Mark as the tour guide. He was professional, knowledgeable and he would make sure you have the best experience and that you enjoy the trip. I never felt rushed or that I am missing on something. I applause BOBH for the measures they took to be COVID secure; I never felt that I was risking my health or being unsafe. I highly recommend booking with them, and I am sure you would have a great experience as did I.
4. Small-Group Vegan Food Tour of Harrogate
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
If you're vegan and wondering where to eat in Harrogate, let us help you. We have done the research so you don't have to. We have selected five different tastings - all vegan - to delight your taste buds. The places we visit are all independents and passionate about providing excellent food and a great atmosphere. None of the places are exclusively vegan yet have a great selection for you to enjoy.
Inclusions: Five different tastings make up the equivalent of a very generous lunch!
Exclusions:
Reviewed By mazfc
We decided to do the good tour on the last day of our break. We visited 5 places for our 5 course tour: starter, main, sweets, ice cream, cheese and biscuits with beer. Couldn’t fault any of the places. Food was delicious. It was a bit of a walk to the ice cream shop but well worth it. The owner was delightful, really interesting and very generous with the samples. Parkin Ice cream? Yes please. Our guide was friendly and knowledgable would definitely recommend
5. Harrogate Beer Tours
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
I’ll show you around five secret and intriguing bars/pubs in and around Harrogate’s town centre. We’ll visit a microbrewery, a micro pub, a craft beer bar, a craft beer shop and finally finishing at a renovated antiques shop/bar! In each location, we’ll taste local beers and ales ranging from Lager all the way to Belgium Quads. You’ll learn about the history of the pubs, the breweries that produce the beverages, how beer is made, smell and touch hops/malted barley and even how to taste beer like a beer judge. All drinks are included within the price along with some snacks at the end of the tour. COVID situation: - All tours are now private. Once booked, all remaining slots will be made unavailable to ensure no further bookings. - Guests will now be provided local beer to take home at the end of the tour. - Certain locations may be full or closed upon arrival. Adjustments will be made if this is the case. - Pour your own pint feature is no longer available.
Inclusions: 6 half pint beers are included in the price, one at each location. There may be one smaller serving at 1/3 pint if a higher abv (7%+), Nachos are provided at the final location
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Reviewed By DannyP1226
Fantastic evening tasting beers in some lovely pubs. The beer tour was hosted by Adam who captured the group well, while explaining how your favourite beers are made. I was really happy with the range of beers across the tour and will definitely be dropping by the pubs I discovered on the tour. ????
6. Harrogate Walking Food Tour
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5.0 based on 109 reviews
Take a gentle walk (1.4 miles) around the cultural centre of Harrogate stopping at five independent food and drink establishments to taste some delicious Yorkshire Fare. Starting at 12.45 on a Thursday and 11.30 on a Saturday, the tour takes place over 3 hours. Each stop is carefully chosen for its tasty offerings and its contribution to the local food scene. Your knowledgeable tour guide will tell you all about the history of the town and also about the people behind the businesses, and of course, the food. By the end of the tour you will have eaten the equivalent of a very generous lunch with a walk between courses. You will also have an insight into why Harrogate is one of the happiest places to live in Britain.
Inclusions: Food and drink included in tasting tour., Snacks
Exclusions: Any additional drinks or food required.
Reviewed By 370chloes
What a wonderful gift. We love to try out new foods so this was the perfect gift for us, who knew there were so many vegan options in Harrogate to choose from. The mix of eateries was great, all the food was delicious and it was great to find out about the restaurants origins. Our host was friendly and knowledgeable, we were the only guests on the tour which was nice as it felt really personable. Looking forward to returning to Harrogate to try out some of the places full menu.
7. Private Hire: Lake District from Harrogate in 16 Seater Minibus
Visit one of the UK's most breathtaking areas, the Lake District National Park. Arriving in the Lake District you will explore the central and northern Lakes, enjoy views of the UK's largest lake, Windermere, visit the famous town of Grasmere, renowned for William Wordsworth and its gingerbread. Explore Keswick and Castlerigg Stone Circle, thought to be older than Stone Henge itself, and visit Surprise View, famed for its incredible vistas.
Inclusions: Driver-guide, Live commentary on board
Exclusions: Entry fees, Drivers gratuity (optional), Food and drinks
Reviewed By angelcat2017
Excellent day tour of Yorkshire Dales in comfortable (Covid-safe) minibus with friendly and knowledgable local guide Lee. Got to see so many places that would have been impossible without a car, lots of time to take photos, grab a coffee and have a walk at multiple stops. Great National Park, stone walls, tales of castles and abbeys. Very peaceful and tranquil stops, waterfalls galore! Even a stop at the Wensleydale Creamery to buy local cheese and have a relaxing bite to eat. We even managed a quick stop in the 3rd smallest city in the UK, Ripon, with its medieval cathedral. Breathtaking scenery and the highlight of our week's holiday in York.
8. Discover the Region of Yorkshire with a local pilot
Go on an unforgettable adventure and discover the beauty of Yorkshire in the most unique way...from a private micro plane! You’ll see stunning views of Yorkshire's national parks, the Humber Estuary, Alnwick Castle...and many more incredible sights for you to discover with a local pilot! Your pilot is key to this adventure. They are sharing the flights' direct cost, not making a profit. They just love to fly and want you to understand their passion for aviation. So be sure to meet your pilot directly at Sherburn in Elmet Airfield. ++Confirm weather conditions with your pilot before++ --> Access a local airfield --> Discuss the flight route together with your pilot --> Pre-flight check --> Up you go, enjoy the view from a whole new perspective! The flight can depart between 9-17h, depending on the availability of the pilot, aircraft, and weather. Please let us know your flexible hours/days upon booking, and make sure that you've been in touch with us beforehand!
Inclusions: Access a private and exclusive airclub around Yorkshire, Discuss the route with your pilot, make it special, 1 Hour Private Sightseeing Flight, Pilot's headset
Exclusions: Transportation to/from the activity, Food & Drinks
Reviewed By kaneperry
Our flight was piloted by Chris. He was very informative and polite and took us over the Isle of White, the beach, Weymouth. The actual experience was AMAZING!! Everywhere we went he told us about it and the experience itself was amazing. I highly recommend this as it is definitely an experience you will never forget, one reason for that is that he handed me the controls and I FLEW THE PLANE! Everything was nice, chilled, very safe and easy. Overall, couldn't have been better ????
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