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There are wealth of Harrogate attractions that one is able to enjoy whilst visiting this very beautiful city. If you’re lucky enough to be able to visit in the summer, you’ll find lots to do outdoors. Along with the many parks and gardens dotted around the town there is also “The Stray” a 200 acre are of grassland located in the heart of it.

You can admire the city’s architecture whilst you are shopping in Harrogate and then maybe rest your feet and enjoy Betty’s tearooms. Why not take a seat by one of the windows and enjoy the views of Montpelier Gardens whilst enjoying some great tasting English foods.

Harrogate is also home to the world famous Royal Baths, which attract many of the town’s locals and tourists alike. Although these are open every day of the week, the baths are no longer in use. However if you would like to sample some of the spa water from the Old Sulphur Well at the Royal Pump Room.

Along with offering you the chance to sample some of the spa water this building now houses a museum also. Here you can view displays of what life was like for people living in the town during the 19th Century and also shows the multitude of different treatments that were used in this spa town.

If you’ve got access to transport, then make sure that you get to see the nearby Plumpton Rocks. These are 30 acres of parkland, found between Harrogate and Wetherby. You can enjoy the various lake side walks or explore the wildlife in the local woods.

That said, to help with the upkeep of the area, they do charge a small admission fee. The park itself is only open to the public at weekends and on public holidays from 11.00 until 18.00 during the months of March through to October.

If you have brought children with you on your visit to Harrogate then a place that they may enjoy visiting is Brimham Rocks. This can be found in Summerbridge, just a short drive from Harrogate. The rocks show the dramatic effect that the ice age and other periods have made on the rocks themselves. As you wander round you can view the weirdly shaped boulders, come with names like Dancing Bear or Turtle and Druids Desk.

Check out this list of Harrogate hotels for your next visit.