HARROGATEToday visit the lively spa town, enjoy the immense range of upmarket shops, admire the Stray (the huge tract of green preserved space covered with colourful crocus in the early spring), and treat yourself to afternoon tea at Betty’s famous tearooms. Explore the Montpellier quarter, home to 80 exclusive shops, art galleries and restaurants and the Antiques and Art centre of the North. The breathtaking surroundings, gardens, charming lamp posts, floral hanging baskets and quaintly cobbled streets take you back to a Harrogate as it was in an elegant bygone age.
Stroll around the genteel town, admire the beautiful buildings, visit the Pump Room Museum, the Royal Hall, the Turkish Baths and walk through the famous Valley Gardens.
The famous Betty's Cafe (pictured) is situated in the centre of the town, overlooking park areas full of colourful flowers and shrubs. Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea served by elegantly dressed staff or call at the shop counter for a huge selection of unusual bread, cakes and other local. delicacies
