Harrogate
Properties and events in Harrogate
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
A Walk on Valley Drive
A historical walk along elegant Valley Drive overlooking Harrogate's beautiful Valley Gardens, built in the mid-1890s and home to hotels, boarding houses, apartments and private residences.
All Saints' Church, Spofforth
Explore this historic Grade II Listed church (11-15C). The clock was installed in 1818, and has a most unusual 20 ft. pendulum.
Bilton's Past
A presentation and talk on Bilton's past, 1100 years from Jorvik to COVID-19. It is also an opportunity to look at some of the information collected by the Bilton Historical Society on the history of Bilton.
Harlow Tower
Climb the 100 steps to the top of Harlow Tower. Look out over Harrogate using a pair of naval binoculars. An added attraction is a Foucault's Pendulum that demonstrates that the is Earth turning.
Heritage Plaques of Harrogate
The Brown Heritage Plaques of Harrogate form a fascinating collection of people and places that have made the celebrated spa town. This is a tour of some selected examples.
How Stean Gorge
How Stean Gorge is a limestone ravine and natural wonder you can explore not just observe. As a Site of Special Scientific Interest, you can explore the caves and follow the winding paths around the gorge. Orienteering trail & activity pack available
Nidderdale Museum - Free Entry and Extended Opening Hours
Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the Dales; all brought to life through over 30,000 exhibits, 13 exhibition spaces and 15 full size re-creations
Pateley Bridge Playhouse
Playhouse open to the public with guided backstage tour.
Spa Tree Walk
Come along and see and hear about the trees in Spa Gardens and Spa Park.
St James and the Methodist Church, Grewelthorpe, Yorkshire Churches Day
As part of Heritage Open Days we are opening our lovely church on Yorkshire Churches Day, September 14th. Come and explore our history and treasures.
Step back to the year 1840 and the birth of the New Park Community
Come along to Harrogate Library to learn more about the history of New Park and its people from this fascinating exhibition curated by Terry-Mike Williams (manager of the New Park Heritage Centre)
Walled Garden
Living Potential are restoring an 1850s Walled Garden back to its former glory, a garden not open to public for over 175 years. Bring a picnic, hear about the site's chequered history and explore this picturesque part of North Yorkshire.
Yorkshire Historic Churches Trust: St Andrew's Aldborough
As part of the Yorkshire Historic Churches Open Day, St Andrew's is opening its doors to visitors. Set in the Roman Forum of Isurium Brigantum, the church has a fascinating history. Let our guides show you around, then enjoy some refreshments.