• DeanandLindasTravelsSummer in Yorkshire, UK 2022Traveler
    The Royal Hall
    The Veterans' Memorial between two crescent buildingsBase of the Veterans' MemorialShopping areaA Gin store!World-famous Bettys Tea Room, where there's always a queue!Avoid the queue. Ordering afternoon tea for take-away!Lots of choices!Helios and Luna

    Harrogate Expands and Develops

    July 16, 2022 in England ⋅ ⛅ 75 °F

    Harrogate still attracts lots of visitors. Many do use the two remaining spas for steam treatments, massages, manicures, etc. The concert hall was formerly named Kursaal, but during WWI that German name was changed to Royal Hall. There is lots of shopping, restaurants, tea shops, gorgeous architecture, and of course the gardens. The Yorkshire Dales National Park is close, for exploring and hiking. One could spend a lot of time here!

    Our housesit is only about 1 mile from the town center, easily walkable, except for all the hills! For all this, we are taking care of two loving cats. A pretty good deal!    Read more