Things to do in Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Harrogate in beautiful North Yorkshire is renowned for its floral beauty and elegant spa buildings, which include The Royal Pump Room Museum, Mercer Gallery and Royal Baths.
The Harrogate International Centre is formally recognised as one of the most important and influential conference and exhibition centres in Europe.
The Valley Gardens provide skilfully orchestrated displays all through the year, often incorporating unusual and rare blooms.
The fully restored, domed Sun Pavilion which was recently reopened by HM the Queen, provides an elegant setting for functions, tea dances and live entertainment.
Beyond the Valley Gardens and lush pine woods, discover Harlow Carr Botanical Gardens, home to the Northern Horticultural Society.
Harrogate's premier spa building, the Royal Pump Room, is built over the site of the strongest sulphur spring in England and the water can still be sampled today.
Nearby is The Mercer Art Gallery, originally opened in 1806 as The Promenade room.
The sumptuous Victorian Turkish baths provide an unrivalled opportunity for indulgence and are one of only a few remaining examples of their kind.
Beautifully landscaped gardens and graceful architecture will forever be hallmarks of Harrogate.
A number of stylish cafe bars have introduced a little 'pavement café' culture to Harrogate.
The town is dotted with friendly pubs, wine and cafe bars which offer welcome breaks from the important business of shopping and sightseeing.
Cafes and tea rooms of the highest quality, offer local specialities and several first class establishments serve a wide range of cuisine, from around the world.
The cosmopolitan feel of Harrogate is added to by the fashionable boutiques, arts and crafts shops and exclusive design houses, which complement the high street names.
Harrogate is the 'antiques Centre of the North', where a veritable treasure trove of antiques and curiosities await discovery.
When it comes to entertainment, there is a wealth of choice in Harrogate.
The Theatre on Oxford Street has a new vibrant image, showcasing the best from Yorkshire and around the country.
Look out for other performances and concerts by international stars, which are regularly staged within the Royal Hall and Harrogate International Centre.
The Festival's opening night parade and Fiesta in the Valley Gardens are eagerly awaited, while the programme always includes artists of the highest repute.
Now in its 35th year, it has been described by The Times as 'the North of England's leading arts festival'.
Health and fitness facilities in Harrogate include the brand new Hydro complex, where amongst first rate wet and dry facilities are a 25m eight lane pool, dance and fitness studios, creche and catering facilities.
Harrogate has its own ten pin bowling alley and for golfers, there are excellent courses at Crimple Valley and Rudding Park.
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Days Out in Harrogate
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The Royal Pump Room Museum (<1 Mile)*
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The Mercer Art Gallery (<1 Mile)*
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RHS Garden Harlow Carr (2 Miles)*
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Mother Shiptons Cave and the Petrifying Well (3 Miles)*
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Knaresborough Castle (3 Miles)*
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Ripley Castle (4 Miles)*
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Harewood House (6 Miles)*
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The Darley Mill Centre (7 Miles)*
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Brimham Rocks (8 Miles)*
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Places to Visit near Harrogate
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Knaresborough (3 Miles)*
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Huby (5 Miles)*
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Roecliffe (8 Miles)*
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Otley (8 Miles)*
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Boroughbridge (9 Miles)*
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Aldborough (9 Miles)*
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Kirk Hammerton (9 Miles)*
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Ripon (10 Miles)*
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Boston Spa (10 Miles)*
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Guiseley (10 Miles)*
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