Curious About Harrogate - Valley Gardens

Curious About Harrogate? Let the Adventure Begin!

Whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth, get ready to (re)discover Harrogate in the most delightful way — with two self-guided, treasure-hunt-style heritage walks that turn the town into your playground. Rain or shine, solo or in a group, this is a brilliant way to explore, learn, and laugh — all for under £10!

What’s it all about?
Curious About Harrogate is a fun, affordable way to explore the town’s famous sights and hidden gems. With quirky clues and curious facts, you’ll find yourself looking up, down, and all around — spotting things you’ve never noticed before. It’s part walk, part game, and 100% engaging.

Perfect for all ages
From age 6 to 106, everyone can join in! Families, friends, couples, or curious solo explorers — take it at your own pace. Assign roles like clue-spotter, map-reader, or storyteller to keep everyone involved. It’s a great way to get moving, get chatting, and get curious.

All-weather, all-access
Both routes are wheelchair and buggy friendly, and the fun doesn’t stop if the weather turns — just bring a brolly and a sense of adventure!

The Walks
1. Valley Gardens to The Royal Pump Room (1.5 miles / 2.4 km) Wander through the magical Valley Gardens with its wells, springs, and sun pavilion. Pass the Old Swan Hotel and Royal Hall (both with tales to tell), stroll through the town centre, and spot Bettys’ famous tea rooms, the Turkish baths, and a curious statue — before arriving at the Royal Pump Room, now a museum bursting with Harrogate’s spa-town history.

2. The Royal Pump Room to The Stray (1 mile / 1.6 km) Start at the Pump Room and head past the historic Crown Hotel to The Stray — a vast green space criss-crossed with paths and perfect for a picnic. Follow Victoria Avenue, once the divide between High and Low Harrogate, before looping back to more open views and fresh air.

From just £7.49 per booklet — and even less with code List20 for 20% off! Explore more with Curious About walks in Leeds, Ripon, and York (with two routes to choose from there too).

So grab your map, gather your crew, and get Curious — Harrogate’s waiting to surprise you!