Harrogate
Sign in to saveHarrogate ( ) is a spa town and civil parish in the district and county of North Yorkshire, England. Historically in the West Riding of Yorkshire, the town is a tourist destination; its visitor attractions include its spa waters and RHS Harlow Carr gardens. Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Nidderdale AONB are away from the town centre.
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Harrogate is a spa town in North Yorkshire, England, known for its mineral-rich spa waters and as a popular tourist destination. The town attracts visitors with attractions including its historic spas and the RHS Harlow Carr gardens, and it sits near natural areas like Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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Key facts
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- Harrogate
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- Town
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- 100px
- UK place.population
- 75,070
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- (mid-2016 ONS estimate)
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- SE303550
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- SSE
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- Harrogate
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- North Yorkshire
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- North Yorkshire
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- Yorkshire and the Humber
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- Twin towns
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- Climate
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- Economy
- Shopping and dining
- Conference and exhibition
- Companies based in the town
- Military
- Landmarks
- Montpellier Quarter
- Buildings on Crescent Gardens
- Parks and gardens
- Culture
- Sport
- Cycling
- Football
- Cricket
- Field hockey
- Other
- Transport
- Railway
- Former line to Ripon
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Harrogate ( ) is a spa town and civil parish in the district and county of North Yorkshire, England. Historically in the West Riding of Yorkshire, the town is a tourist destination; its visitor attractions include its spa waters and RHS Harlow Carr gardens. Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Nidderdale AONB are away from the town centre.
In the 17th century, Harrogate grew out of two smaller settlements, High Harrogate and Low Harrogate. For three consecutive years (2013–2015), polls voted the town as "the happiest place to live" in Britain. Harrogate spa water contains iron, sulphur, and common salt (NaCl). The town became known as 'The English Spa' in the Georgian era, after its waters were discovered in the 16th century. In the 17th and 18th centuries, its chalybeate waters (containing iron) were a popular health treatment, and the influx of wealthy but sickly visitors contributed significantly to the wealth of the town.