Harrogate is an historic spa town whose natural springs have fed the Harrogate Turkish Baths for over a century. While, on the face of it, Harrogate looks like your typically prim resort town, there's a modern edge to the city, with the once stuffy side being replaced with fashionable boutiques and trendy eateries.

After you've had your fill of the shops and museums, you can make a beeline for the rolling hills and heather-strewn moorland of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, just a stone's throw away. Among the dry-stone walls and pretty hamlets, you'll find some of England's most enviable walking paths.

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  • 10 Places Where Locals Love to Eat in Harrogate

    Among the many places where the locals love to eat in Harrogate are centuries-old pubs, traditional diners and bistro-style restaurants. But you’ll also find award-winning Thai, Italian and Greek restaurants in this upmarket spa town, which is home to some of the UK’s most popular tea and confectionary brands. Whether you want to satisfy your sweet tooth, stock up on local...

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