Author: Claire

The Harrogate pump rooms museum in the sunshine
Days Out The Budget Series

Discover New, Inexpensive & Low Cost Activities in Harrogate

Welcome to the third blog in my ‘Harrogate on a Budget’ series. There are plenty of websites to visit for suggestions of what to do in Harrogate when money is no object (there are even some on here!) but not so many places that point you in the right direction if you are wanting to […]

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Queen Elizabeth II street art in harrogate. Be Kind
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The Harrogate Street Art Trail

Download the Harrogate street art trail for free and follow the map to see some of Harrogate’s most iconic street art. In recent years Harrogate has slowly been gaining some great pieces of street art. Some of them are definitely here to stay whilst others may come and go. This list follows the trail sheet […]

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moored up rowing boats in Knaresborough in front of the viaduct
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The Ultimate Harrogate Bucket List

Visiting Harrogate soon? Local but wanting to explore Harrogate as a tourist? Don’t miss out, check out my Harrogate Bucket List; over 20 things you must see and do in Harrogate in 2023. See the Cherry Blossoms on the Stray They may only last a couple weeks but if you are here late March – […]

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The exterior of the Old Swan Hotel
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What is Harrogate Famous For?

Harrogate is relatively small town in Yorkshire with a population of just over 75,000 so why is it so well known and such a popular destination for people all over the world? Why is Harrogate Famous? There are many contributing factors that combine to make Harrogate famous and one of the most popular tourist destinations […]

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Rock engraved with the word wonder by Coldstone Cut
Days Out The Budget Series

30+ Totally Free Activities in Harrogate

Do you like to have a list of free activities and days out ready and waiting for when the kids are climbing the walls and need entertaining? If like me you love a day out in Harrogate that doesn’t make a huge dent in your purse, keep reading… We have tried and tested each one […]

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Seasonal Shop Local

The Ultimate Guide to Mother’s Day in Harrogate

From the girliest things to do for Mother’s Day in Harrogate to the most fabulous presents from local indie shops: If you’re looking for Mother’s Day inspiration around Harrogate then I’ve got you covered. *With discount codes!! First up is SHOPPING! With an emphasis on shopping small. Harrogate is full of independents offering the perfect […]

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Food & Drink

8 Insider Tips – Make the Most of Your Visit to Bettys Harrogate

Hi I’m Claire, a 40 something year old accountant, who’s obsessed with my hometown. What you might not know is that I spent many years in my twenties working at Bettys, both in the shop and behind the scenes. So there’s no-one better to help you get the best out of your visit to Bettys […]

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The Best Winter Wonderland Walks in Harrogate

Are you ready to don your bobble hats and woolly gloves to head outside for some fresh, Yorkshire air? Here we’ve listed our best, tried and tested winter walks in Harrogate for you. Most of the places listed include a nearby coffee shop and playgrounds to keep the small ones (and you) warm and occupied […]

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Food & Drink

The Best Vegan Food in Harrogate

Featuring 10 tried and tested restaurants in Harrogate offering the best vegan and vegetarian dishes. (Updated 2023) Where are the best places to eat in Harrogate if you are Vegan? This is a question I get asked a lot so I thought it would be worth asking some local friends and followers who are vegan […]

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The Most Instagrammable Places in Harrogate

There’s no doubt Harrogate is a beautiful place to live, with gorgeous scenery and landmarks, and in recent years more and more places have popped up that are a content creators dream. From fabulous floral backdrops to the most picture worthy plates of food. If you’re visiting Harrogate and want to hit the most Instagrammable […]

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