Harrogate
Edwardian Elegance meets Contemporary Chic
Fabulous shopping, café culture, fine cuisine, glorious gardens, a reputation for style, graceful architecture and a glamorous heritage as a European spa town – Harrogate’s charm is irresistible.
Immerse yourself in the relaxation of a lifetime at the Turkish Baths then indulge in gourmet heaven with spicy world food and tempting traditional cuisine or chill out at the cosmopolitan bars and cafés. Enjoy alfresco dining, romantic meals, indulgent afternoon cream teas and mouth watering cakes at one of the many tearooms including the famous Bettys Café Tea Rooms. Wherever you choose, a warm welcome awaits.
Discover exquisite and stunning gardens, green lawns including the 200 acre ‘Stray’ that surrounds the town and beautiful floral displays. Stroll through the lush Valley Gardens under the sun colonnade then through the pinewoods to the award winning RHS Garden Harlow Carr.
Elegant arcades of antiques dealers and a treasure trove of collectors’ shops make Harrogate the ‘Antiques Centre of the North’. Art lovers too, will find plenty of inspiring exhibitions at the Mercer Art Gallery and independent contemporary and fine art galleries - don’t miss a glimpse into the past at the Royal Pump Room Museum and learn of the mysterious disappearance of Agatha Christie.
Enjoy and delight in events and entertainment throughout the year. There is music for all tastes from folk to jazz and blues in stylish bars and cafes.
Betty's Ripley Castle Royal Baths Great Yorkshire Show RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Royal Pump Room Museum
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The Royal Hall, a stunning Edwardian Concert Hall is host to classical music, pop, comedy and dance. A full and diverse programme can be found at Harrogate Theatre including their annual Comedy Festival. Harrogate International Festival and Crime Writing Festival bring the world’s most inspirational artists, musicians, writers and performers to the heart of Yorkshire. The largest and most prestigious agricultural event The Great Yorkshire Show and Harrogate Spring and Autumn Flower Shows are all held at the Showground …
With all this and so much more, when will you visit?
Part of RHS Britain in Bloom
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Main: Mercer Art Gallery. Above, top: Shopping in Harrogate. Above, bottom: May blossom on the Stray. Left: Montpellier Parade.
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