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Harrogate
Fancy a break that recharges the batteries? Want a holiday that means getting away from it all? Time away that revitalises, reinvigorates, reenergises and other words that begin with ‘re’? Then look no further than Harrogate in North Yorkshire.
Why Book A Stay In A Harrogate Caravan Park?
This ancient spa town has been leaving people feeling refreshed and raring to go for hundreds of years, so why not take inspiration from visitors of old and indulge in some much-needed ‘me’ time in this captivating town? Treat yourself… For obvious reasons, Harrogate boasts more spas than most other places, so you’ve come to the right place if you want to book yourself in for a spa treatment and precious time to relax. Here are just a few suggestions to get you started, but there are many more: • Grantley Hall • Swinton Estate • DoubleTree by Hilton • Rudding Park • Nidd Hall • Chevon Country Park and Hotel • Hazelwood Castle • Wood Hall Hotel and Spa • Bridge Hotel and Spa • Hollins HallPlaces To Visit In Harrogate
Harrogate is the perfect place to enjoy some fresh air while strolling around some beautifully lush gardens. What better way to spend time after enjoying a relaxing spa treatment? Valley Gardens are in the centre of Harrogate and boast 17 acres of Grade II-listed parkland, which showcases some of the best seasonal blooms you’ll find anywhere.
The Royal Horticultural Society’s Garden Harlow Carr is a must-visit while you’re on holiday in Harrogate. Here, you will find an impressive 58 acres of gardens to explore, with constantly evolving landscapes, from woodlands to wildflower meadows. If you’re inspired to recreate your own award-winning garden, there is an on-site garden centre where you’ll find everything you need, and there’s even a Betty’s Tea Room. Just outside Harrogate, on the edge of the stunning North York Moors National Park, is Ripley Castle and Gardens. Here, you will find acres of grounds to discover, including walled gardens, a kitchen garden, ancient woodlands, and a deer park.
To continue your rejuvenating Harrogate holiday, why not lace up your walking boots and plan a bracing walk or hike to the North York Moors National Park, which is on the doorstep? It offers 554 square miles of diverse landscapes, including moors that turn purple with heather in the summer months, rolling hills and mountains, ancient woodlands, and captivating coastlines. With lots of birdlife and wildlife to spot along the way, you will need to take your camera to capture it all.
The beauty of Harrogate is its compact town centre, which is easy to navigate but big enough to offer visitors plenty to do during the day. No visit to Harrogate is complete without taking a trip to where it all started at the Royal Pump Room Museum. This is where spa water was first dispensed in the nineteenth century, and people would come from far and wide to take the ‘healing’ waters. The museum offers a fascinating insight into the spa, with recreated treatment rooms and displays bringing the town’s history to life. Also in the town centre are the iconic Turkish baths.
Harrogate is a wonderful place to simply browse, so continuing with the theme of indulging in some much-deserved ‘me’ time, why not enjoy some retail therapy? The town has loads of quirky independent shops and boutiques where you will find things you won’t find anywhere else, making it the perfect place for a spot for shopping. The famous Betty’s Tea Rooms started here and is ideal for stopping off to rest your feet before continuing your shopping tour of the town.
Other attractions near Harrogate worth checking out include Fountains Abbey, Nidderdale Museum, Mercer Art Gallery, Brimham Rocks and Whittaker’s Distillery Tours.
A trip to Harrogate should be on your holiday bucket list if you want a break that truly rejuvenates you.