Things to do in Harrogate

Beautiful market town steeped in history and surrounded by beautiful countryside

“What is there to do in Harrogate?” Well, this page is all about places to go in Harrogate - are we missing something? Let us know!

  Visit places around Harrogate


Local Attractions       Museums       Parks & Open spaces       Galleries      

Pages:

1
2



Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden
National Trust - One of Europe's most remarkable places.
9 miles



Royal Pump Room Museum
Learn all about the history of Harrogate.
Less than a mile



Mercer Gallery FREE
Elegant gallery consisting of 19th and 20th century pieces.
Less than a mile

Harlow Carr Botanical Gardens
Northern showpiece of the Royal Horticultural Society.  www 
1.5 miles
Ripley Castle And Gardens
Stunning 14th century castle with beautiful gardens and deer park.  www 
3.6 miles
Harewood House
Award winning attraction and great family day out.  www 
6.5 miles
Brimham Rocks
An amazing collection of weird and wonderful rock formations with magnificent views over Nidderdale. National Trust site.  www 
8.6 miles
Fountain Abbey
Stunning World Heritage site. Largest abbey ruins in the country and one of the most spectacular Georgian water gardens.  www 
Suggested by Drew Munnoch, Falkirk
9 miles
Nidderdale Llamas
Llama trekking through the Dales.  www 
9.4 miles

  

Looking for places to visit near Harrogate? The NBB team is...
Why not add your own favourite place for Harrogate? Or Back to top




  Eat & Drink in Harrogate


Restaurants      

Pages:

1
2



Pizza Express
Popular pizza restaurant.
Less than a mile

Sasso
Cafes & Restaurants.
Less than a mile
Chez La Vie
Parisian Restaurant.  www 
Less than a mile
Bettys Café Tea Rooms
Cafes & Restaurants.
Less than a mile
Wagamama
Asian noodle restaurant.  www 
Less than a mile
Café Rouge
Cafes & Restaurants.
Less than a mile
Loch Fyne
Cafes & Restaurants.
Less than a mile
Jinnah Restaurant
Cafes & Restaurants.
Less than a mile

  


We're always on the lookout for places to go in Harrogate
Why not add your own favourite place for Harrogate? Or Back to top




Looking for nights out in Harrogate? We are!
Why not add your own favourite place for Harrogate? Or Back to top




  Sports & Leisure in Harrogate


Golf       Fitness & Leisure centres       Walks & Cycle rides       Special Interest      

Pages:

1
2



Cannons
Health, fitness and wellbeing centre.
Less than a mile



The Hydro
Offers 3 swimming pools and fitness centre.
Less than a mile

Harrogate Golf Club
Established in 1892 the Club has a long history and is very well respected throughout the country.  www 
2.1 miles
The Academy
Spa, health club, gym and dance studios.  www 
Less than a mile
Beckwith
Health and fitness club.  www 
1.4 miles
Cycle Routes
Cycle routes in and around Harrogate.  www 
Less than a mile
Harrogate Walks
Comprehensive list of walks in and around Harrogate.  www 
Less than a mile
Harrogate Climbing Centre
Yorkshire's premier indoor climbing centre.  www 
1.1 miles

  


Help us be better and add to our database of what to do in Harrogate
Why not add your own favourite place for Harrogate? Or Back to top





Help us be better and add to our database of what to do in Harrogate
Why not add your own favourite place for Harrogate? Or Back to top




  Kids in Harrogate




The Hydro
Offers 3 swimming pools and fitness centre.
Less than a mile

Winkies
Fun and friendly children's play centre.  www 
1.6 miles
Parks And Gardens In Harrogate
Details of all parks and open spaces in Harrogate.  www 
Less than a mile
Odeon Cinema
Multi-screen cinema.  www 
Less than a mile
Harrogate Climbing Centre
Yorkshire's premier indoor climbing centre.  www 
1.1 miles
Harrogate Riding Centre
Lessons available for adults and children.  www 
2.6 miles
Part of our mission is to find stuff for kids in Harrogate!
Why not add your own favourite place for Harrogate? Or Back to top




What fun things would you like to do in Harrogate today?

Visit:
Stuff to do in Harrogate? Looking for museums in Harrogate? Childrens parks in Harrogate? Art exhibitions in Harrogate? Show me

Eat & Drink:
Looking for a nice restaurant in Harrogate? Show me

Watch, Listen & Nights out:
Need film times in Harrogate? Fancy catching a show in Harrogate? Show me

Sports & Leisure:
Discover great golf courses in Harrogate Looking for a gym in Harrogate? Trying to find a swimming pool in Harrogate? Fancy a cycle ride in Harrogate? Show me

Treat yourself:
Discover the best places to shop in Harrogate? Looking for a day spa in Harrogate? Show me

Sponsored

Sponsored

Place ID: 675



Where to stay in Harrogate

Need a place to stay in Harrogate? Got a business trip to Harrogate and need a one night stop over? Find...
Great places to stay
...including great deals and offers on hotels in our dedicated Stay section

Did you know...

  • In 2007, two metal detectorists found the Harrogate hoard, a 10th century Viking treasure hoard, near Harrogate. The hoard contains almost 700 coins and other items from as far away as Afghanistan. The hoard was described by the British Museum as the most important find of its type in Britain for 150 years.
  • Harrogate is a flavour of Mackintosh's Toffee.
  • The first mineral spring was discovered in 1571 by William Slingsby, who found that water from the Tewitt Well possessed similar properties to that from the springs of the Belgian town of Spa, which gave its name to spa towns

Other info

Tourist Info Office located at: Royal Baths, Crescent Road, Harrogate, HG1 2RR

Famous for...

Spas and Botanical Gardens

Annual events in Harrogate