The Ultimate Guide to Christmas in Harrogate 2024
UPDATED FOR CHRISTMAS 2024! Believe me there are so many activities to do in the Harrogate area this Christmas, but these are our top recommendations for things to do this Christmas in Harrogate. With a mixture of paid and free Christmas activities in Harrogate there’s something for every budget. RHS Harlow Carr Glow 21st November […]
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13+ Wicked Halloween Activities for Kids in Harrogate 2024
Since the spooky season will soon be upon us I’ve created a handy round up of Halloween events in the Harrogate area. Including Pumpkin patches to creepy carnivals, ideas for tiny terrors to older monsters, I’ve tried to cover all bases and all ages. Not keen on traipsing around in the mud picking up pumpkins? […]
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Visiting Knaresborough? Everything you need to know ..from a local
If you’re visiting Knaresborough and want to make the best of your time, then you’re in the right place. From attractions to visit, places to eat and drink and the best local indies. Keep reading for all you need to know about visiting Knaresborough. Where should you visit in Knaresborough? Mother Shipton’s You can’t visit […]
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The Best Indie Coffee Shops in Harrogate
The coffee shop scene in Harrogate is HUGE, with so much choice in and around the town centre, where should you start? Where’s the best café in Harrogate? I can’t believe my original ‘Best Coffee Shop Post’ was written nearly 2 years ago! Since then businesses have come and gone so I thought it was […]
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An Awesome Adventure Awaits at Mother Shipton’s Cave
Did you know that Mother Shipton’s Cave in Knaresborough is England’s oldest tourist attraction? Mother Shipton is England’s most famous Prophetess. She foretold the fates of several rulers within and just after her lifetime, as well as the invention of iron ships, the Great Fire of London in 1666, and the defeat of the Spanish […]
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Your Ultimate Guide to Annual Memberships in Yorkshire
Are you looking for a family membership this summer? I’ve created this guide and listed them all in one place to make it easy to compare prices. Some are for multiple venues, where others are for repeat visits to the same attraction. From castles to gardens to play areas you should find everything here. I […]
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Attractions Offering ‘Pay Once, Visit All Year’ in Yorkshire
Did you know there a loads of attractions in and around Yorkshire that offer 12 months of entry when you pay just once?! I’ve kept this separate to my membership blog because the places below all offer a pay once; visit all year ticket for very reasonable prices. The memberships tend to be more expensive, […]
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10 Free and Stunning Picnic Spots in Harrogate
Whether you’re a local looking for a cosy corner or a visitor seeking scenic views, we’ve got you covered with our top 10 FREE picnic spots in Harrogate! Now I say free, because I could write all day about beautiful places to take a picnic in Harrogate, however I don’t know about you, sometimes I […]
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Where To Eat Out With Kids In Harrogate
[Updated June 2024] You are always spoilt for choice for somewhere to eat out in Harrogate. There are currently 557 restaurants listed on trip advisor, that’s more than one for every day of the year. Harrogate is known for its eating out scene, however, if you’re looking for somewhere nice to go in the evening, […]
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Ten of the Best Places to Brunch In Harrogate
Do you love a good brunch? Want stacks of fluffy pancakes? Or perfectly cooked poached eggs? Whether it’s a boozy one with friends or just a chance to catch up with the other half after a long week; these tried and tested brunch venues in Harrogate are perfect! I will always opt for eggs royale […]
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