Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Harrogate

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Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Harrogate

York Minster
York Minster
4.6 (12374 ratings)4.5 (13961 ratings)
Gothic cathedral with vast stained glass windows, interactive Undercroft exhibition and tower tours.
Deangate, York, YO1 7HH, United Kingdom
CathedralSights & LandmarksChurchArchitectural BuildingsSacred & Religious SitesHistoric Sites
Kirkstall Abbey
Kirkstall Abbey
4.6 (3470 ratings)4.5 (1092 ratings)
Atmospheric, well preserved 12th-century abbey ruins with a visitor centre and tree-filled parkland.
Abbey Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkMuseumSacred & Religious SitesHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Clear Choice
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"Basically, this is the ruins of a Christian monastery that was set within a public park right on the banks of a great looking river. Built during the 12th century by monks who had forsaken their home in Barnoldswick, the ruins are still preserved, and visitors can get a slice of history by admiring them. The abbey and the grounds look very relaxing and a pleasant day out will help one unravel all this and more."
Mentioned by LeedsLive
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"Grade I listed Kirkstall Abbey sits in leafy grounds and offers a snapshot into the lives of the monks who resided there. Entry to the dramatic ruins is free through the visitor centre, which illustrates the history of the abbey, which was surrendered to Henry VIII during the dissolution of the monasteries. The abbey grounds also host regular farmers markets, open cinema events and Christmas fairs."
Mentioned by inyourpocket.com
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"Ruined but prideful, forgotten but known, beautifully neglected — Kirkstall Abbey is a lot of things to a lot of people. This gorgeous piece of historic …"
Clifford's Tower, York
Clifford's Tower, York
4.2 (3127 ratings)4 (1966 ratings)
13th-century castle keep, built on a grass mound, formerly used as a prison and royal mint.
Tower St, York, YO1 9SA, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksFortressHeritage buildingHistoric SitesObservation Decks & TowersPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Pack and Paint
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"Clifford’s Tower is another one of the cities most famous attractions. Whilst taking photos from outside of the tower is completely free of charge, ticket fees do apply if you wish to go inside. Once inside, you can check out some great views of York from the top."
Mentioned by Tripsget UK Travel & Lifestyle Blog
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"To see a fantastic panorama of York and take some great photos, head to the Clifford’s Tower. The entry price is a bit high for what the place has to order. However, it’s excellent for photos that you’re going to take there."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Must see attractions in York, England
"There's precious little left of York Castle except for this evocative stone tower, a highly unusual four-lobed design built into the castle's keep after the original one was destroyed in 1190 during anti-Jewish..."
Shambles
Shambles
4.6 (50 ratings)4.5 (13650 ratings)
14th-century timber-framed structures overhang this landmark road, once home to many butcher shops.
York, UK
Notable streetArchitectural BuildingsNeighborhoodsPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Roundhay Park
Roundhay Park
4.7 (9957 ratings)4.5 (2252 ratings)
Spacious nature area with gardens, walking trails & lakes, plus 2 playgrounds & sports fields.
Mansion Ln, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 2HH, United Kingdom
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Roundhay Park is one of the most popular attractions in Leeds. With over 700 acres of land, the area is a fusion of woodlands, lakes, formal gardens, cafes and playgrounds. It also houses Tropical World, a place where you can experience different exotic animals like meerkats, monkeys, crocodiles, butterflies and many others."
Museum Gardens
Museum Gardens
4.6 (5057 ratings)4.5 (1934 ratings)
Large gardens surrounding Yorkshire Museum, with mature trees, Roman ruins and medieval abbey.
Museum St, York, YO1 7FR, United Kingdom
Botanical gardenNature & ParksGardenMuseumPark
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"With five galleries showcasing a range of archaeological treasures as well as displays of rare animals, birds and fossils, the Yorkshire Museum also boasts fabulous greenery, making it the perfect place for tourists to enjoy a relaxing, scenic walk. Established during the 1830s, the historical gardens are famous for their wonderful selection of trees, shrubs, perennials, and bulbs. With botanical gardens comprised of 10 acres, Yorkshire Museum Gardens is the ideal place to visit for a relaxing retreat."
Mentioned by Wyld Family Travel
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"In the Museum Gardens in York, you will find the ruins for the St Mary’s Abbey, Roman ruins and the York Botanical Gardens. On a beautiful day, they would be a brilliant place for a picnic or a lazy afternoon tea. The York Museum Gardens are located centrally next to the River Ouse"
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"In the grounds of the peaceful Museum Gardens, you can see the Multangular Tower, a part of the City Walls that was once the western tower of the Roman garrison's defensive ramparts. The Roman stonework at the..."
Rodley Nature Reserve
Rodley Nature Reserve
4.6 (436 ratings)4.5 (108 ratings)
Wetland riverside nature reserve with rich bird life in multiple habitats, plus visitor centre.
Moss Bridge Rd, Rodley, Leeds LS13 1HP, United Kingdom
Nature preserveNature & ParksParkNature & Wildlife Areas
Tropical World
Tropical World
4.3 (4527 ratings)4 (2104 ratings)
Greenhouses filled with UK's largest tropical plant and animal collections outside of Kew Gardens.
Princes Ave, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 2ER, United Kingdom
ZooNature & ParksCafeGift shopGardensNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by firstdirectarena.com
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"Tropical World at Roundhay Park is one of Leeds’ most popular family attractions which offers a unique opportunity to explore the habitats of the Tropics and other hot places from around the world. It includes jungle, desert, nocturnal and aquatic habitats with plants and animals such as crocodiles, lemurs, butterflies, bats, snakes and a gorgeous family of meerkats complete with babies!"
Mentioned by TripHobo
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"The Tropical World at Roundhay Park has become one of the most coveted family attractions in Leeds. Situated just three miles from the city centre, this terrain is great to take a trek through the rainforest, relax in the simulated environs of Australia and to take a quick excursion through the desert. This is one of the best ways to learn the tropical habitat...Read more"
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Nestled inside Roundhay Park, Tropical World offers the UK’s largest collection of tropical plants outside of London. Expect a large collection of tropical plants, lush indoor exotic gardens and an impressive array of wildlife including giant catfish, colourful butterflies and even baby meerkats. Tropical World | © Rept0n1x / Wikimedia"
York City Walls
York City Walls
4.6 (61 ratings)4.5 (8628 ratings)
Remnants of a stonework enclosure around a rectangular fortification, erected in 71 CE.
Unnamed Road, York, YO1 7LJ, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksAncient RuinsHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Ripon Spa Gardens
Ripon Spa Gardens
4.6 (399 ratings)4.5 (88 ratings)
Serene local park known for its Victorian bandstand concerts, nesting birds & tree sculptures.
9 Park St, Ripon, HG4 2AX, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksGardens

Best Asian Food Restaurants in Harrogate

Red Chilli Chinese Restaurant
Red Chilli Chinese Restaurant
4.1 (512 ratings)
Classical and modern Chinese dishes in an elegant room styled after the Shanghai of the 1920s.
6 Great George St, Leeds, LS1 3DW, United Kingdom
Chinese restaurantAsian restaurantRestaurantSichuan restaurant
Mentioned by Leeds-List
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"Slap bang in Leeds city centre, Red Chilli Chinese restaurant deserves a medal for the sheer variety of dishes available. Seriously, give yourself a good 10 minutes to flick through their ample menu (complete with pictures) which features the best of Beijing and Sichuanese cuisine. On offer are dishes like punchy king prawns with green and red chillies, shredded pork in a red pepper stew and the regional favourite that is spicy mapo tofu with minced beef."
Mentioned by LeedsLive
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"More than 500 people have rated Red Chilli on TripAdvisor and it is another restaurant that has had glowing reviews for its accuracy to truly East Asian dishes. "Huge portions, very tasty, more authentic than most," said one person. Another said: "The food was delicious and full of flavour."
Mentioned by The Fruity Tart
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"One of the things that customers love the most about Red Chilli is the generous portions. They also love that the takeaway serves authentic East Asian dishes that they describe as tasty, delicious, and flavoursome."
Café FeVa
Café FeVa
5 (21 ratings)
Red House Antique Centre, 1 Duncombe Pl, York YO1 7ED, United Kingdom
CafeAsian restaurantBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCake shopCoffee shopCoffee storeLunch restaurantTea houseTea store
Red Hot
Red Hot
3.7 (1740 ratings)
Enter via the aircraft cabin-themed entrance to explore the foods of the world, from Italy to Japan.
The Light, 44-48 The Headrow, Leeds LS1 8TL, United Kingdom
Buffet restaurantAsian restaurantBarChinese restaurantEuropean restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Leeds-List
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"This is one of the more traditional all you can eat buffets in Leeds, with an absolutely massive selection of food from every corner of the globe. It’s not fine dining by any stretch, but if you’re after a cheap and cheerful dinner with oodles of choice, you’re definitely onto something. Prowl around their buffet and you’ll find yourself moving from traditional British Sunday roasts to Indian curries, Italian pizza and Chinese chicken wings, all in one go."
Mentioned by firstdirectarena.com
Restaurants & Bars
"We are located in bustling retail centre 'The Light' at Leeds City Centre only few minutes walk from the Arena. Leeds Red Hot is 'all you can eat' buffet with exciting live stations starting from £9.99 per person. Our talented 5-star chefs make absolutely everything fresh every single day so whether you're in the mood for a bit of Tex Mex, Chinese, Indian, Grill, Carvery or Italian."

Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Harrogate

Bread + Roses
Bread + Roses
4.8 (60 ratings)
14 N Parade, Bradford, BD1 3HT, United Kingdom
Coworking spaceArt cafeCoffee shopCommunity centerEvent venueVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Homes For Students
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"Bread + Roses is without a doubt one of the best cafes in Bradford, home to bright and airy décor with cosy seating for studying while you eat. This independent gem is a vegan and vegetarian café, serving fresh, high quality food in style. Expect warming soups and healthy salads bursting with flavour – not forgetting, an impressive range of homemade vegan cakes!"
Mentioned by Discover Bradford
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"Bread & Roses is the place to enjoy great coffee and a healthy seasonal menu, along with opportunities to work, share ideas and collaborate. The menu has lots of options including daily specials and kids options. They have vegan milk for drinks and vegan cakes."
Dandelion Cafe
Dandelion Cafe
4.8 (151 ratings)
Holding Space, John St, Saltaire, Shipley, BD18 3HU, United Kingdom
Vegan restaurantCafeCoffee storeFusion restaurantTakeout RestaurantVegetarian restaurant
Gianni's Brio Restaurant and Pizzeria
Gianni's Brio Restaurant and Pizzeria
4.6 (469 ratings)
Bright, modern, family-friendly restaurant, serving pizzas and Italian favourites.
40-42 King's Rd, Harrogate, HG1 5JW, United Kingdom
Italian restaurantPizza restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurantWine bar
Mentioned by Baltzersens
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"Located on King’s Road in the heart of Harrogate, Gianni’s Brio opposite the Harrogate Convention Centre has been serving up authentic, Italian cuisine for all the family since 1983. It’s a popular favourite in the town, that’s for sure, and its family-friendly ethos ensures a warm welcome. Now run by his son Marco, Gianni can still be found almost every day lending a hand, along with his daughter Elena and wife Franca on busy nights."
Mentioned by Things To Do
Best Italian food near Harrogate, England, United Kingdom
"40-42 Kings Road, Harrogate HG1 5JW EnglandItalian, Pizza, Mediterranean, EuropeanLunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late NightTakeout, Reservations, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service[email protected]+44 1423 553953http://www.brios.co.uk"

Best Breweries in Harrogate

BrewDog Leeds
BrewDog Leeds
4.5 (815 ratings)
No-nonsense chain bar specialising in the Scottish brewery's craft beers, with regular guest brews.
The White Cloth Hall, Crown St, Leeds LS2 7DA, United Kingdom
BarBeer gardenBeer hallBreweryPubRestaurant
Mentioned by DesignMyNight
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"Of course, Scottish craft brew purveyors BrewDog have earned their title as one of Leeds' best spots for a craft brew. With a dazzling array of creations on tap alongside a fridge full of bottles to explore, they're a top choice for refeshing beer and juicy burgers."
Nomadic Beers
Nomadic Beers
4.9 (19 ratings)
Unit 11, Sheepscar House, 15 Sheepscar St N, Leeds LS7 1AD, United Kingdom
Brewery
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Yorkshire Dales Brewery
Yorkshire Dales Brewery
5 (15 ratings)
Abbey Works, Askrigg, Leyburn DL8 3BJ, United Kingdom
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Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Harrogate

4.6 (65 reviews)
The Masons Arms
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$76 /night
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Lake Farm Cottage, Ripon
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$253.5 /night
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4.5 (124 reviews)
Cheltenham Apartments Harrogate
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$110 /night
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