Your Great Yorkshire Visit

Spa heritage

Relax and unwind at the Turkish Baths Harrogate soaking up the spa history in the hot rooms, plunge pool and relaxation room. Feeling rejuvenated, visit the Royal Pump Room Museum next to discover the story of Harrogate’s famous waters as you walk in the footsteps of those who came to the town for healing treatments.

Discover the cultural highlights of Harrogate

The Mercer Art Gallery is an incredibly beautiful early nineteenth century building which was originally the spa promenade rooms, then a theatre and town hall before becoming an art gallery in 1991.  The changing exhibition programme means there’s always something different to see.

Catch a show at the Harrogate Theatre or the Royal Hall and enjoy an evening of entertainment in beautiful Victorian surroundings.

Explore historic buildings and idyllic gardens

Visit Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden near Ripon, twelve miles from Harrogate and accessible by bus and explore the largest monastic ruins in the UK together with the exquisite 18th century water garden, with ponds, statutes and natural features.

Explore Newby Hall and Gardens, also located near Ripon, with a tour of the house and see the gardens on foot or by train, including the recently re-opened historic rock garden. The dolls house and teddy bear collections are not to be missed and there’s a great adventure playground if you have little ones with you.

North Yorkshire is blessed with wonderful gardens and outdoor spaces so it’s easy to get your floral fix whatever time of the year you visit, however the summer colours are not to be missed. Explore the 56 acres of RHS Garden Harlow Carr on the outskirts of Harrogate with beautifully planted beds full of colour, the Alpine House and woodland.

Spend time at the Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park between Ripon and Masham which sits in its own microclimate and is home to the blue Meconopsis poppy. Pretty red bridges criss cross the gardens, and the sculptures dotted around are visually pleasing additions.

Try a North Yorkshire experience

Try one of the many experiences on offer in the area and elevate your stay. From the action and excitement of How Stean Gorge in Nidderdale to foodie experiences on the canal in Skipton and aboard a steam train from Pickering.

Take time to wander in the heart of North Yorkshire

Head to Masham, the home of Yorkshire brewing and explore the town’s traditional market square and independent retailers while Boroughbridge is home to great little shops, the quirky Butter Market Museum and the nearby neolithic standing stones, the Devil's Arrows.

The cathedral city of Ripon is home to the stunning Cathedral with a Saxon crypt and the carvings on the choir misericords are said to have inspired 'Alice in Wonderland'.  Find rest and refreshment at one of the city’s many bars and restaurants before witnessing the ‘setting of the watch’ by the Ripon Hornblower each evening at 9pm.

Make sure to stop in Pateley Bridge, a pretty market town in Nidderdale with an award-winning high street full of bespoke shops and independent eateries.

Pull on your walking boots and head out on one of the many walking routes, including the Coast to Coast and Nidderdale Way and explore lively market towns with weekly markets and vibrant high streets including Helmsley, Richmond and Skipton.

Come and see us again soon

There are so many fun and exciting things to do in North Yorkshire that you won’t squeeze them all into one trip. With plenty of wonderful and unique places to stay, it’s easy to spend more time here whatever the season so now’s the time to start planning your next trip.