Guidebook for Harrogate
Food Scene
Visit Weetons Food Hall during your stay at Harrogate Lifestyle Apartments for a relaxed atmosphere, great food and drinks with a deli counter feel and restaurant to the side. Weetons also provide our breakfast packs should guests wish to have a food pack prepared and in their apartment for their arrival. We recommend popping in during the day to enjoy the Grazing menu as you can sit inside or our and enjoy views over the Stray which is the protected field areas surrounding the town. We love Weetons because they strive to provide customers with an enticing range of fresh and food cupboard must-haves; their fresh food is premium quality and locally sourced wherever possible.
21 locals recommend
Weetons Food Hall
24 W ParkVisit Weetons Food Hall during your stay at Harrogate Lifestyle Apartments for a relaxed atmosphere, great food and drinks with a deli counter feel and restaurant to the side. Weetons also provide our breakfast packs should guests wish to have a food pack prepared and in their apartment for their arrival. We recommend popping in during the day to enjoy the Grazing menu as you can sit inside or our and enjoy views over the Stray which is the protected field areas surrounding the town. We love Weetons because they strive to provide customers with an enticing range of fresh and food cupboard must-haves; their fresh food is premium quality and locally sourced wherever possible.
For the baker in you, or the lover of Afternoon Teas, you simply have to visit Betty's Cafe Tea Rooms. Customers are greeted by a tempting array of delicious Yorkshire and Continental confections in the shop and an elegant Cafe. Fat Rascals are like a scone (but not a scone) and are the signature treat to try. Harrogate is actually lucky enough to have 2 Betty's Tea Rooms. The original Betty's which is now world famous, is located just around the corner from Harrogate Lifestyle Apartments, a short walk up Parliament Street and the other is located on Otley Road which a short drive or lovely walk away, through the English Heritage Valley Gardens and Pinewoods toward RHS Harlow Carr Gardens.
156 locals recommend
Bettys Café Tea Rooms
1 Parliament StFor the baker in you, or the lover of Afternoon Teas, you simply have to visit Betty's Cafe Tea Rooms. Customers are greeted by a tempting array of delicious Yorkshire and Continental confections in the shop and an elegant Cafe. Fat Rascals are like a scone (but not a scone) and are the signature treat to try. Harrogate is actually lucky enough to have 2 Betty's Tea Rooms. The original Betty's which is now world famous, is located just around the corner from Harrogate Lifestyle Apartments, a short walk up Parliament Street and the other is located on Otley Road which a short drive or lovely walk away, through the English Heritage Valley Gardens and Pinewoods toward RHS Harlow Carr Gardens.
Harrogate Lifestyle Guests receive a free glass of house wine with their meal. This offer is available every lunchtime and evening.
15 locals recommend
The Drum & Monkey - Harrogate
5 Montpellier GardensHarrogate Lifestyle Guests receive a free glass of house wine with their meal. This offer is available every lunchtime and evening.
10% off your food order when dining during your stay.
6 locals recommend
Starling Independent Bar Cafe Kitchen
47 Oxford St10% off your food order when dining during your stay.
Complimentary Kir Royales when guests dine with Cote Harrogate Brasserie after 12 noon or Complimentary Mimosas when you dine for breakfast. Available 7 days a week!
Côte Brasserie - Harrogate
5 Albert StComplimentary Kir Royales when guests dine with Cote Harrogate Brasserie after 12 noon or Complimentary Mimosas when you dine for breakfast. Available 7 days a week!
Friendly staff, quirky hidden restaurant and great food! Really great vibes. Breakfast and lunch is a big hit here and it has recently opened for evening meals (Year 2020).
Farm Bistro Oxford Street Harrogate
1a Oxford StFriendly staff, quirky hidden restaurant and great food! Really great vibes. Breakfast and lunch is a big hit here and it has recently opened for evening meals (Year 2020).
Parks & Nature
Valley Gardens is an English Heritage Grade II Listed garden which along with woodland known as The Pinewoods, covers 17 acres. The Gardens contain a greater number of mineral springs than any other known place. Beautiful historical buildings such as the Sun Pavilion and Colonnades sit alongside a wide variety of outdoor games, children's play area and the Magnesia Well Café. The Valley Gardens offer a location fun for all the family with colourful seasonal flowers along with a skate park, mini golf area, children’s play park, large tennis court and a small café called Magnesia Wells. Popular especially when the sun is shining, the Valley Gardens are open all year round, 24 hours a day
101 locals recommend
Valley Gardens Harrogate
Valley DriveValley Gardens is an English Heritage Grade II Listed garden which along with woodland known as The Pinewoods, covers 17 acres. The Gardens contain a greater number of mineral springs than any other known place. Beautiful historical buildings such as the Sun Pavilion and Colonnades sit alongside a wide variety of outdoor games, children's play area and the Magnesia Well Café. The Valley Gardens offer a location fun for all the family with colourful seasonal flowers along with a skate park, mini golf area, children’s play park, large tennis court and a small café called Magnesia Wells. Popular especially when the sun is shining, the Valley Gardens are open all year round, 24 hours a day
Home to the annual agricultural event of the year, The Great Yorkshire Show in the Summer and incredible flower shows in Autumn and Spring, be sure to visit the RHS Harlow Carr Gardens, a must for the enthusiastic gardener. A truly stunning place to visit. RHS Harlow Carr Gardens alternates season by season. The garden is innovatively designed pushing the boundaries of design and planting styles, creating displays that are beautiful but sometimes provocative. RHS Harlow Carr Gardens, houses woodland, a wildflower meadow, the Queen Mother’s Lake and many other breath taking nature displays. It is perfect to explore at any time of year.
138 locals recommend
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Crag LaneHome to the annual agricultural event of the year, The Great Yorkshire Show in the Summer and incredible flower shows in Autumn and Spring, be sure to visit the RHS Harlow Carr Gardens, a must for the enthusiastic gardener. A truly stunning place to visit. RHS Harlow Carr Gardens alternates season by season. The garden is innovatively designed pushing the boundaries of design and planting styles, creating displays that are beautiful but sometimes provocative. RHS Harlow Carr Gardens, houses woodland, a wildflower meadow, the Queen Mother’s Lake and many other breath taking nature displays. It is perfect to explore at any time of year.
A lovely walk on a cycle path / footpath from Bilton (High Harrogate) to Ripley or to Knaresborough. Allow yourself time to enjoy exploring Ripley and Knaresborough when you arrive. From Knaresborough you can get the train/bus/taxi back to Harrogate if your feet get tired. From Ripley it's the bus or a taxi back to Harrogate.
6 locals recommend
Nidd Gorge Viaduct
GreenwayA lovely walk on a cycle path / footpath from Bilton (High Harrogate) to Ripley or to Knaresborough. Allow yourself time to enjoy exploring Ripley and Knaresborough when you arrive. From Knaresborough you can get the train/bus/taxi back to Harrogate if your feet get tired. From Ripley it's the bus or a taxi back to Harrogate.
Rainy day activity for kids
There are many wonderful attractions and locations within and around the town that attract people from across the region and one of the best ways to explore them is with a Tour from www.YorTours.co.uk From concierge to bespoke tours, Nick Smith at YorTours comes highly accredited and recommended.
Pots2Go Ceramic Café
12a Montpellier ParadeThere are many wonderful attractions and locations within and around the town that attract people from across the region and one of the best ways to explore them is with a Tour from www.YorTours.co.uk From concierge to bespoke tours, Nick Smith at YorTours comes highly accredited and recommended.
Harrogate Hydro Swimming Pool
Jenny Field DriveHarrogate Lifestyle Guests receive 10% Off Taster sessions and discounted rates for corporate groups and all activities must be booked in advance. A perfect indoor wet day activity.
Harrogate Climbing Centre
Hornbeam Park AvenueHarrogate Lifestyle Guests receive 10% Off Taster sessions and discounted rates for corporate groups and all activities must be booked in advance. A perfect indoor wet day activity.
Everyman Cinema
Station ParadeWorld of their Own
17 Hornbeam Park OvalDrinks & Nightlife
To give you the real feel for the Harrogate Lifestyle, the pubs you need to visit are The Little Ale House (just around the corner from us), The Old Bell Tavern, The Blues Bar (a timeless classic), The Starling Independant Beer and Coffee House, The Fat Badger, The Harrogate Tap (next to the train station), The Coach and Horses (overlooking the Stray), Hales Bar (oldest gas lit pub in Harrogate), William and Victoria (also known for it's great food) and then there is the Brasserie (where you can enjoy some live jazz). You wouldn’t be out of place in these venues sporting a tweed jacket, a flat cap and a pint of locally produced cask ale or larger. Most pubs in Harrogate offer food too.
17 locals recommend
The Little Ale House
7 Cheltenham CresTo give you the real feel for the Harrogate Lifestyle, the pubs you need to visit are The Little Ale House (just around the corner from us), The Old Bell Tavern, The Blues Bar (a timeless classic), The Starling Independant Beer and Coffee House, The Fat Badger, The Harrogate Tap (next to the train station), The Coach and Horses (overlooking the Stray), Hales Bar (oldest gas lit pub in Harrogate), William and Victoria (also known for it's great food) and then there is the Brasserie (where you can enjoy some live jazz). You wouldn’t be out of place in these venues sporting a tweed jacket, a flat cap and a pint of locally produced cask ale or larger. Most pubs in Harrogate offer food too.
Has a great sun trap beer garden to front and it's a locally brewed drink to try!
25 locals recommend
Cold Bath Brewing Company
46 King's RdHas a great sun trap beer garden to front and it's a locally brewed drink to try!
Major Tom's Social
3 The GinnelThe Viper Rooms
1 Parliament StThe only nightclub in Harrogate
This pub takes its name from the original purpose of this building.
Harrogate’s former Royal Baths included the Winter Gardens – built so that visitors could relax and stroll in any weather. Its name lives on in this Wetherspoon pub. During the 1920s, people could relax here, amid potted palms, listening to music from a grand piano. In the 1930s, the Municipal Orchestra played every morning throughout the year, with free admission for the patients of the baths.
J D Wetherspoon - The Winter Gardens
Parliament StreetThis pub takes its name from the original purpose of this building.
Harrogate’s former Royal Baths included the Winter Gardens – built so that visitors could relax and stroll in any weather. Its name lives on in this Wetherspoon pub. During the 1920s, people could relax here, amid potted palms, listening to music from a grand piano. In the 1930s, the Municipal Orchestra played every morning throughout the year, with free admission for the patients of the baths.
Everything Else
Harrogate is a Spa town and there are lots of treatment rooms to choose from but the most famous would be The Turkish Baths and Health Spa. A Turkish Baths ritual is a journey of heating, cooling and cleansing the body, promoting a sense of relaxation and a clear mind. We recommend a visit to The Turkish Baths which is located just around the corner from Harrogate Lifestyle Apartments so you can easily walk there.
98 locals recommend
Turkish Baths Harrogate
Parliament StreetHarrogate is a Spa town and there are lots of treatment rooms to choose from but the most famous would be The Turkish Baths and Health Spa. A Turkish Baths ritual is a journey of heating, cooling and cleansing the body, promoting a sense of relaxation and a clear mind. We recommend a visit to The Turkish Baths which is located just around the corner from Harrogate Lifestyle Apartments so you can easily walk there.
Getting Around
Luxurious Mercedes-Benz Viano, seats up to 6 passengers. Fitted table with charging points for phones and laptops.
Available for airport / rail transfers, days out, dining, shopping trips, special occasions, weddings and accompanying to appointments.
tel: 07505485532 / info@yortours.co.uk
221 locals recommend
Harrogate
Luxurious Mercedes-Benz Viano, seats up to 6 passengers. Fitted table with charging points for phones and laptops.
Available for airport / rail transfers, days out, dining, shopping trips, special occasions, weddings and accompanying to appointments.
tel: 07505485532 / info@yortours.co.uk
A short walk away with great links to nearby cities, towns and villages around the area.
15 locals recommend
Harrogate Bus Station
11 Station ParadeA short walk away with great links to nearby cities, towns and villages around the area.
Shopping
The Montpellier Quarter is home to 80 exclusive shops, pavement cafes, bars and award winning restaurants. The whole of Harrogate is encapsulated within the Montpellier Quarter, making it an ideal day out. Whether you choose to while away an afternoon in one of the quarter's quaint street cafes, watching the world go by, or hit the street on a serious shopping mission, the Montpellier Quarter envelopes you in style. The breath taking surroundings, gardens, floral hanging baskets and cobbled streets all add to the traditional atmosphere of the area.
Enjoy new, modern and contemporary retailers; Farrah's famous toffee and food emporium, exclusive ladies' and men's fashions, hair and beauty salons, interior designers, antiques, contemporary furniture, kitchen and bedroom specialists can all be found nestling side by side in the quarter.
The Montpellier Quarter is home to 80 exclusive shops, pavement cafes, bars and award winning restaurants. The whole of Harrogate is encapsulated within the Montpellier Quarter, making it an ideal day out. Whether you choose to while away an afternoon in one of the quarter's quaint street cafes, watching the world go by, or hit the street on a serious shopping mission, the Montpellier Quarter envelopes you in style. The breath taking surroundings, gardens, floral hanging baskets and cobbled streets all add to the traditional atmosphere of the area.
Montpellier Parade
Montpellier ParadeThe Montpellier Quarter is home to 80 exclusive shops, pavement cafes, bars and award winning restaurants. The whole of Harrogate is encapsulated within the Montpellier Quarter, making it an ideal day out. Whether you choose to while away an afternoon in one of the quarter's quaint street cafes, watching the world go by, or hit the street on a serious shopping mission, the Montpellier Quarter envelopes you in style. The breath taking surroundings, gardens, floral hanging baskets and cobbled streets all add to the traditional atmosphere of the area.