Harrogate is situated in the picturesque county of North Yorkshire. With the perfect mix of modern and traditional, Harrogate has it all. A beautiful city, with stylish restaurants and bars, exclusive boutiques and excellent leisure facilities, but all within easy reach of the area’s beautiful heritage sites such as Brimham Rocks and Ripley Castle.

So why not relax and unwind at Harrogate Turkish Baths and Health Spa, followed by a night out at Harrogate Theatre, followed by a drink at one of the city’s many cosmopolitan pubs and wine bars.

Make sure you don’t miss out on a high tea at Bettys Café Tearooms. Established in 1919 and owned by the same company that brews Yorkshire Tea, this renowned chain of tea rooms is a traditional coffee house offering the highest levels of service – sip your tea in china cups and eat your cream cakes in a silver cake stall!

Harrogate is surrounded by some stunning sites, including How Stean Gorge, a magnificent limestone gorge, packed with opportunities for active pursuits such as rappelling or gorge walks. Thrill seekers can also visit Ripon’s Lightwater Valley, where attractions include The Ultimate; the longest roller coaster in Europe, or the Wave; the largest swing boat in Britain.

Harrogate really does have all the facilities you’d expect in a big city, but without the hustle, bustle, noise and pollution of city life. Just 30 minutes from York, and also close to Leeds, while being surrounded by the county’s vast offering of beautiful countryside, it truly is the perfect place for a weekend break. Click here for hotels in Harrogate.