🌿 Harrogate Guide for Guests

Welcome to Harrogate

Harrogate is a beautiful spa town in the heart of Yorkshire. With its elegant streets, historic buildings, gardens, and great food scene, it’s the perfect base for exploring both the town and the Yorkshire Dales.

Things to See & Do

Valley Gardens

17 acres of floral displays, woodland walks, and family-friendly spaces just minutes from the centre.

The Stray

200 acres of open parkland circling Harrogate – ideal for a relaxed walk, jog, or picnic.

RHS Harlow Carr

A showcase of stunning gardens and seasonal plants. Don’t miss the on-site Bettys Café.

Spa Heritage

Experience the historic Turkish Baths or visit the Royal Pump Room Museum to learn why Harrogate was once called “The English Spa.”

Eating & Drinking

• Bettys Café Tea Rooms – iconic afternoon tea.
• Independent Restaurants & Gastro Pubs – like William & Victoria or The Fat Badger.
• Local Drinks – Cold Bath Brewing and the Spirit of Harrogate gin experience.

Day Trips

• York – 30 minutes by train: York Minster, The Shambles, and medieval walls.
• Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Yorkshire Dales – rolling hills, stone villages, and country pubs

Useful Tips

• Book restaurants, theatre, and spa experiences in advance.
• Best garden colours: spring & summer.
• Everything in town is walkable; trains and buses connect easily to Leeds, York, and the Dales.

✨ Harrogate combines relaxation, history, shopping, and countryside – everything you need for a perfect break.