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The Harrogate District is a rich blend of many ingredients to tempt and satisfy the varies tastes of countless business and holiday visitors throughout the changing seasons of the year. Ideally positioned at the very heart of North Yorkshire, England's largest county, the area is equidistant from London, Edinburgh, East and West coasts and is easily reached from all points of departure.

Numerous films, television productions and literary works have portrayed many aspects of the District and a colourful calendar of festivals, special events and entertainment adds to this universal appeal.

Harrogate - England's Floral Town - has a rich spa heritage and a modern role as a cosmopolitan visitor venue epitomised by the successful international conference and exhibition centre set amidst parks, gardens, restaurants, shops and superb accommodation.

In close proximity is picturesque Knaresborough with spectacular riverside views, boating, castle, court-house and Mother Shipton's Cave.

The historic city of Ripon is dominated by the magnificent Cathedral and market place where the Hornblower "sets the watch" nightly at 9.00pm continuing a custom which has been carried out, without fail, for over 1100 years.

Pateley Bridge, Masham and Ripley are thriving villages in the delightful Yorkshire Dales and Lightwater Valley Theme Park, Fountains Abbey, Brimham Rocks, Newby Hall, Aldborough, Boroughbridge and Stump Cross Caverns all provide more delights and diversions waiting to be discovered.

You will receive a warm Yorkshire welcome when you visit the Harrogate District - a destination renowned and experienced in meeting and exceeding expectations - a selection of quality.

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