Harrogate is a small town located in the heart of Yorkshire. It is a spa town developed in the 17th century, situated between York and Leeds, it even has a UNESCO heritage site, Fountains Abbey. If you are planning a day out in Yorkshire, then Harrogate has plenty of things to consider doing and in this article, we’ll delve a little deeper into what those could be.
Gambling
For those who like to gamble, Harrogate has a few options. Casino Slots Poker – Jackpot is the biggest casino in the town. It offers card games, roulette and slots as well as dining options to visitors. While XO Casino Slots is another option.
After a visit to an in-person casino, gamblers may also like to continue to gamble online in casinos which offer similar games. For example, MrQ allows gamblers sign up and play jackpot king games online. The casino also offers other slot games based on a range of different themes. Nearby city Leeds also caters to gamblers. It has larger casinos than Harrogate can offer, such as Napoleans or the Westgate Casino, which allow walk-in guests.
Sport
Harrogate Town AFC are in League One, the bottom rung of the EFL pyramid. The current season will be their fifth in this tier, a huge achievement for the club. This era, the most successful in the club’s history, has been made possible with Simon Weaver at the helm. The 45-year-old had a career as a player in the lower reaches of the footballing pyramid and has been at Harrogate since 2009.
This season his team will go up against newcomers Wrexham Town, owned by Ryan Reynolds and Salford City, owned by former Manchester United footballers. Bradford City, the former Premier League club, will provide local opposition too. Although the season will be a tough one, it is a perfect opportunity to watch live football. League 2 has a quality of play and in Yorkshire, Harrogate Town is a much more affordable option than other cities, such as Leeds, can offer.
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— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) July 13, 2023
Nature
The town of Harrogate and the surrounding area have a few options for nature lovers reading this. Plumpton Rocks is one such attraction located nearly four miles outside the town. Although, you might not guess from the name, it is a man-made lake. Originally designed in the 1700s, the area has undergone recent improvements to ensure that it is a safe place for tourists to visit and provides the perfect backdrop for a day spent in nature.
If you are in the town, there are two popular gardens that tourists like to visit. The Valley Gardens and RHS Garden Harlow Carr are attractions that charge an entrance fee and offer tranquil surroundings to walk around and take in the wide range of plant life.
Harrogate is a perfect option for a day out with the mixture of leisure, sport, nature activities and historic areas. It is one of the most naturally beautiful areas of Yorkshire and continues to attract tourists from within England and outside the country. Nearly six million visitors came to the Harrogate area between 2019 and 2023 which shows just how popular it is.
