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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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How to spend a perfect 24 hours in Harrogate

So you have 24 hours to spend in Harrogate. What should you do to make the best of your time here? What do the locals suggest? Where should we eat and drink? This article will help you make the most of your 24 hours in Harrogate, as will most of this website if I’m honest! […]

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A Purrfect Day Out: Leeds Kitty Café

Hello, fellow feline enthusiasts! If you’re a family from Harrogate looking to sprinkle some purr-fect magic into your day out, the Leeds Kitty Café is an excellent choice! It’s right in the centre of Leeds, only 30 or so mins away by train, bus or car. Let’s take a closer look at what this cat […]

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How To Visit Harrogate on a Budget

Harrogate is known as a well-to-do northern town but that doesn’t mean that you have to spend a fortune whilst visiting. Yes of course you can hit the designer shops, have lunch at Bettys or visit one of the many stately homes nearby….but all that comes at a cost. If you want to experience Harrogate […]

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The Most Romantic Date Ideas in Harrogate

Did you know… in 2013 Harrogate was named one of the world’s most romantic destinations coming ahead of Paris, Rome and Vienna! From date nights and romantic days out, to alternative experiences and adventures for couples, we’ve got you covered when it comes to date ideas in Harrogate. Turkish Baths Harrogate Take some time out […]

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Boredom Busting Days Out for Teens in Harrogate

So the soft play and swing park just don’t cut it anymore, but you want to spend a fun day out with your teen/tween. Here are 20+ outdoor and indoor activities in Harrogate for older kids, tweens and teens, all broken down by interest. (For the beady eyed, I have put in a few activities […]

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Meeting Harry Gator the Harrogate town mascot
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Harrogate Town AFC – A Family Friendly Day Out?

So what’s it actually like to visit Harrogate Town as a family? Can a visit to a football ground be family friendly? As a co-parenting girl Mum, I’m pretty new to the football scene. I’ll admit that I had a pretty narrow view to what goes on at football matches. I saw visiting a football […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Christmas in Harrogate 2023

UPDATED FOR CHRISTMAS 2023! Believe me there are so many more things 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 22nd […]

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TV & Film Locations in Harrogate

Films and Locations – Harrogate, North Yorkshire Did you know there is a Christmas film set in Knaresborough?! It’s called A Very British Christmas. There are some great scenes showing Knaresborough Castle and the viaduct plus I think I spotted Stockeld Park in there too! One of the biggest and newest movies filmed in the […]

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