More about Harrogate

This truly unique haven in the heart of North Yorkshire lays claim to many exceptional attractions, which are as famous nationally as they are here in Yorkshire.

Any woman’s heart can be won with the Betty and Taylor’s of Harrogate exclusive and rare range of mouthwatering chocolates and handmade cakes. Enjoyed them with a pot of English tea at ‘Betty’s Tea Room’, opened for the first time in 1919 this treasure is was immediately and still is a huge success!

If you are looking for something special to help you celebrate a loved ones birthday, a treat to enjoy with friends or just because you feel like it… come to Harrogate and visit the Turkish Baths to enjoy the totally unique Turkish leisure experience.

The curious rock formations at Brimham in Nidderdale are scattered over some 50 acres and provide a weird and wonderful variety of shapes suggesting all manner of things from elephants to mushrooms. Some are even said to have associations with druids, Mother Shipton and even the Devil himself.

Mother Shipton is England’s most famous Prophetess living some 500 years ago, her prophetic visions became known and feared throughout England, with many of them still proving uncannily accurate today. In the nearby Knaresborough, her legendary birthplace ‘The Cave’ is near to the famous Petrifying Well. See its magical cascading waters turn items into stone! First opening its gates in 1630, this is England’s Oldest Visitor Attraction!

180 years ago in the village of Masham, Theakstones Ale was born. Take a day out at the visitors center and experience the creation of ales first had. Adore the aroma of the malt, hops and barley or chat to the people behind the beer first hand, this can be thirsty work so why not leave time to enjoy a pint of North Yorkshire Ale straight from the brewery tap.

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