Attractions
Beningbrough - National Trust
The National Trust cared for Beningbrough, on the outskirts of Harrogate, with its eight acres of gardens, historic rooms and changing art, is a real treat to enjoy all year round. Beningbrough for garden lovers Outside, you can explore the beautifully arranged formal gardens, several herbaceous borders, less formal areas managed for wildlife as well as sweeping lawns and a kitchen walled garden. There are many perfect spots for a picnic and visitors return time...
Ripon Cathedral
Ripon Cathedral is a medieval marvel boasting a fascinating history all the way back to the 7th century. Serving...
Black Sheep Brewery & Tours
Experience Black Sheep beer at the source with a tour of the Black Sheep Brewery Visitor Centre in Masham...
How Stean Gorge
How Stean Gorge is well-known as one of the best North Yorkshire attractions and with good reason. Featuring so...
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A broad and fascinating array of unique attractions is waiting to be discovered when you visit the Harrogate District.
Historic abbeys, castles, country houses and monuments tell the ancient stories of politics, religion and power. From Roman mosaics and medieval strongholds to 18th Century showpieces, generations have left their mark for us to see today.
No visit is complete without a trip to the World Heritage Site of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal or the lovely Ripon Cathedral, believed to be a source of inspiration for Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland.
As you would expect from the home of the prestigious Harrogate Flower Shows, this part of the world is a garden lover’s paradise. We have an extraordinary range of almost forty parks and gardens to enjoy including the Royal Horticultural Society’s most northerly gardens, magnificent formal and public gardens and some more exotic surprises too!
There is plenty among our attractions to keep the whole family entertained with a variety of visitor attractions offering anything from nature trails and adventure playgrounds to miniature railways, ice-skating and boating. With the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on our doorstep there is every opportunity to experience the outdoors with a little adventure or just take some time to explore the wonders of the natural world.
Museums and galleries are peppered across the District, each different to the next and our lively theatres and cinemas and rich programme of leading arts festivals mean that there is always something to entertain you.
Whatever your age, whatever your passion you will always find something memorable to do when you visit this District.
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Yorkshire Heart
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Behind the scenes of Attractions
Mackenzies Smokehouse adapts to the lockdown
Well this isn't what we were expecting, but with my husband Paul’s knowledge of the food and drink industry...
Summer Heroes at Beningbrough Hall Gardens
Stop and take time to look Summer is such a busy time in the garden it’s easy to forget...
See How our Gardens Grow - Winter
RHS Garden Harlow Carr is at its most magical as low light levels and frosts highlight its natural shapes...
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