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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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Discover The Best Spas in Harrogate

Nestled in the heart of North Yorkshire, the charming town of Harrogate is renowned for its therapeutic spa waters and tranquil atmosphere. If you’re seeking a blissful escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, Harrogate is the perfect destination. In this blog post, I explore some of the best spas in Harrogate, where […]

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The Harrogate pump rooms museum in the sunshine
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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
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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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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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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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mother shiptons waterfall knaresborough
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Mother Shipton’s Cave

England’s oldest tourist attraction is located in Knaresborough and offers a fantastic day out for all ages. 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 […]

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