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Harrogate day trip itinerary
Valley Gardens
10:30 - 12:00
Enjoy a late morning stroll through the Valley Gardens after arriving in Harrogate.
Price: Entry to the gardens is free
Best for: Families/Couples/Solo travellers
This Grade II listed garden is just a 15 minute walk from the station and is filled with mineral springs and beautiful green spaces. If you're looking for something more active to do, the gardens have a whole host of outdoor activities such as crazy golf, a tennis court and a paddling pool.
Montpellier Quarter Shopping
12:00 - 13:30
Browse through over 50 independent shops in the Montpellier Quarter.
Price: Free to explore the streets and spend as much as you want
Best for: Families/Couples/Solo travellers
Located in the town centre, you can easily spend hours here, wandering through the shops and getting a real feel of the avant-guard spirit in this truly unique shopping experience.
Afternoon tea at Betty's
13:30 - 15:00
A trip to Harrogate is not complete without experiencing an afternoon tea at Betty's Tearoom, the most popular tea rooms in Yorkshire. .
Price: £49.95 for standard afternoon tea per person
Best for: Families/Couples/Solo travellers
Open since 1919, Betty's continues to delight customers with their delicious food and elegant service. Be advised, this is a popular location so we would recommend booking in advance.
Turkish Baths
15:00 - 17:00
Wind down at the end of the day by treating yourself to a 2 hour spa session in the Turkish Baths.
Price: From £27
Best for: Couples/Solo travellers
These Baths are Englands most fully restored victorian era Baths, so whilst relaxing you can soak up the stunning architecture. This activity is also very popular so we recommend booking in advance.
Getting home
More things to do in Harrogate
RHS Harlow Carr
Visit the stunning RHS Garden Harlow Carr, where theres something going on no matter the season.
Yorkshire Appetite Food Walking Tours
Take the Classic Harrogate Food Tour to experience a wide range of locally sourced Yorkshire food from some of Harrogate’s best eateries.
Pine Woods
Take your afternoon walk further out into nature with a trip to the Pine Woods, easily accessible via Valley Gardens.
Go by train and relax!
