Harrogate is a great place to unwind – whether relaxing at the fancy Turkish Baths or tucking into a Fat Rascal (aka Yorkshire scone) at the famous Bettys tea rooms. Banked by 200 acres of greenery, known as the Stray, it has a green and spacious feel, with RHS Harlow Carr on its doorstep and the Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale nearby. Its spa waters, discovered in the 16th century, have drawn visitors for many hundreds of years, bringing wealth and good transport links. Today, the spa is still a jewel in Harrogate’s crown but there’s so much more to see and do.
Shops and spas The heart of the town is the Montpellier Quarter, where you’ll find over 50 independent shops, including antique and vintage stores, bars and cafes. Meander down Montpellier Hill to take in the boutiques and the free Mercer Art Gallery. There’s currently an exhibition of British abstract paintings (until 4 September). For an upmarket vintage shop, don’t miss Catherine Smith on Cold Bath Road. Catherine sells beautiful designer vintage clothes from the 1920s onwards and supplied props and costumes for The Duke film.
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