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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal has the largest abbey ruins in the country and one of England's most spectacular Georgian water gardens. Explore over 800 acres of beautiful countryside with ten historic buildings including the dramatic ruins of the 12th-century Cistercian Abbey, garden temples, follies and statues and an Elizabethan
mansion. Studley Royal Water Gardens are a delight - huge in scope and influenced by the work of Queen Anne's gardeners.
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Castle Howard offers the visitor huge variety. An adventure
playground keeps kids entertained and there are six unique shops
selling food, books, gifts and plants and a cafe/restaurant. Numerous events and concerts take place throughout the year, and the
1000 acre gardens are stunning whatever the season. The house's dramatic spaces are filled with magnificent
collections gathered by successive generations of the Howard family,
whose many and various stories are told by friendly guides.
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The beautiful Moorish style interior of the Royal Baths and the Turkish
Baths and Health Spa have been fully restored to their late Victorian
grandeur. In the Steam Room, high humidity, made
gently fragrant with cleansing Eucalyptus, opens pores, penetrates the
respiratory system and eases tense muscles. Allow two hours for the full treatment including a session in
the steam room, plunge pool, hot and warm chambers and Frigidarium.
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Visit the strongest sulphur wells in Europe at the Royal Pump Room
Museum, where over 15,000 people used to come every summer. Don't
forget to taste the water for yourself! You can also discover Harrogate's connection to Russian royalty and
what politicians and famous writers of the 19th and 20th century
thought of their visits. The Royal Pump Room Museum also displays an exhibition of Victorian
Life. Experience how Victorians used to live and explore the range of activities for children.
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This three-day countryside showcase takes place in early July at the 250 acre site on the edge of the town. The picturesque Crimple Valley is the perfect setting for an event that
combines entertainment and fun with the opportunity to see first hand
the many aspects of country life and farming. The Main Ring is the hub
of the show and within the packed programme there's everything from
international show jumping to pole climbing, from marching bands to the
cattle parade.
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The curious rock formations at Brimham in Nidderdale are scattered over
some 50 acres on Brimham Moor and provide a great variety of weird and
wonderful shapes. Many of the gritty monstrosities suggest all manner
of things, including elephants, hippos, bears, mushrooms and some are
said to have associations with druids, the local figure of Mother Shipton and even the
Devil himself.
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Mother Shipton was perhaps England’s most famous Prophetess. She lived
some 500 years ago during the reigns of King Henry VIII and Queen
Elizabeth I and visions became know throughout the country. The Cave, her legendary birthplace is near to the famous Petrifying Well. Over the years many people have left objects hanging in the water dripping down it's sides, which due to a process of calcification have seemingly turned into solid stone!
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The Royal Horticultural Society's Botanical Gardens at Harlow Carr, is
one of Yorkshire's most relaxing and surprising gardens. It's a
beautiful informal garden, dominated by water, stone and woodland, and
is very much part of the surrounding Yorkshire landscape. Harlow Carr
seeks to push the boundaries of design and planting styles. Careful
gardening techniques ensure that flourishing wildlife can also be
enjoyed during your visit.
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Harrogate Theatre opened on the 11th of January 1900 with a charity gala in aid of British soldiers fighting the Boer War in South Africa. It has recently undergone a major programme of refurbishment to bring the theatre back to it's former glory, with many original features restored. Today, Harrogate Theatre presents a vibrant mixture of plays both old and new, music and comedy.
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Have a nice cup of tea and a sit down at Betty’s Tea Rooms, Harrogate. Customers are greeted by a tempting array of delicious Yorkshire and continental confections in the shop, and an elegant Cafe Tea Room serves teas and meals in the traditional English style.
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