Places of interest
Brimham Rocks
This astonishing collection of rock formations is located just to the north of Harrogate. With free entry you can walk around this area of outstanding natural beauty and be amazed at how nature has managed to form this structure over thousands of years.
Ripley Castle
Dating back to the 14th Century, this country house has beautiful grounds which you can discover at your leisure. With exhibits and tours, you can explore this Grade I listed house and soak in all of its history.
Royal Pump Room, Harrogate
Now the site of the town's museum, housing over 20,000 artefacts relating to local history as well as ancient civlizations, this is one of the most important sites in the town's history. The museum is built on the site of a well which produced the most sulphurous of the town's many springs, which helped make Harrogate into a famous spa town.
Royal Hall
A theatre with over 100 years of history, the Royal Hall holds hundreds of events throughout the year, ranging from plays, musicals and concerts to film screenings and readings. No matter what you're interested in, there is bound to be something that catches your fancy here.
RHS Garden Hallow Carr
One of only four gardens across the country to be run by the RHS, this spectacular garden is ideal at any time of the year. With walking trails and tea rooms along the way, you can easily spend an afternoon here surrounded by its magnificent flowers and plants.
