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Find Your Escape: From Historic Streets to Heavenly Suites

Find your escape in North Yorkshire where luxury accommodation combines with shopping, stunning scenery and cute towns on this four-day break.

About This Itinerary

Ready to switch off? Find your escape in North Yorkshire where luxury accommodation combines with shopping, culture and stunning scenery around Harrogate.

Itinerary Information
Duration:
4 days

Itinerary Schedule

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Rudding Park

Ease into your stay at this award-winning resort, where luxury meets landscape. With its rooftop spa, exquisite fine dining, private cinema, and two golf courses, it’s a sanctuary of indulgence.

Start your retreat with a soak in the hydrotherapy infinity pool, then unwind in the herbal steam bath and panoramic sauna. The rooftop garden views are pure therapy. After your pampering session, ease into your weekend with a casual dinner at Clocktower Terrace and tuck into wood-fired pizza, or opt for seasonal dishes at Horto.

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Shop till you drop

After a delicious breakfast and a refreshing morning swim, leave the car behind and hop on the bus into Harrogate for a leisurely day of exploration.

For retail therapy, start at the vintage-covered Westminster Arcade, home to exclusive boutiques and charming pavement cafés. Then wander down Commercial Street for independent shops brimming with character, or indulge in a little luxury on James Street, where high-end stores await.

Round off your morning with lunch at one of Harrogate’s many restaurants and bars - whether it’s a classic afternoon tea or a local tipple at a stylish bar, there’s something to suit every taste.

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Get your cultural fix in Harrogate

Once you’ve satisfied your shopping fix, it’s time to soak up Harrogate’s rich culture.

This elegant Victorian spa town has drawn visitors to “take the waters” since the 16th century. Discover its fascinating heritage at local museums, then follow in the footsteps of the Victorians with a leisurely stroll through the beautifully landscaped Valley Gardens.

Explore art galleries showcasing fine works or enjoy a live performance at one of Harrogate’s theatres - perfect for rounding off your cultural escape, then it’s back to Rudding Park for a delectable dinner.

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Beningbrough - National Trust

Enjoy views of the countryside as your drive over Beningbrough. Start your morning of discover in the Mediterranean Garden, surrounded by fragrant herbs and sun-loving plants. Stroll through the vibrant kitchen garden, where seasonal produce inspires the café’s fresh, flavourful dishes.

Head inside the baroque hall, built in 1716, and explore the latest exhibition in the Reddihough Galleries, showcasing thought-provoking works from national collections before enjoying a delicious lunch at the walled garden restaurant.

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Knaresborough

Knaresborough is a charming riverside town steeped in history and character. Admire the striking viaduct that spans the River Nidd, then take to the water in a rowing boat for a unique perspective of the town.

Wander through cobbled streets, explore the castle ruins, or simply pause for a quiet moment in one of the beautifully manicured gardens. Browse local shops for unique finds or enjoy a leisurely stroll along the riverbank.

When hunger calls, tuck into dinner at one of the town’s inviting eateries - or head back to Rudding Park for another delightful culinary experience.

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Nidd Gorge

Before heading home, stretch your legs with a peaceful wander through Nidd Gorge. Swap the bustle of town for the tranquillity of nature as you follow the River Nidd beneath towering trees. Keep an eye out - you might just spot a deer among the foliage. This serene woodland walk is a true hidden gem.

Wrap up your short break feeling relaxed, refreshed, and recharged after your escape into nature.

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