Best Things To Do & Days Out In Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Capitalising on its heritage as a fashionable spa town, the Royal Pump Room Museum shows what it would’ve been like to visit the spa 100 years ago. See the strongest sulphur well in Europe and look at spa treatments from the past, including the spine-tingling and hair raising electric therapies! Children are well catered for too. Borrow a backpack from reception (or bring your own) to take part in the mystery object game and complete the spa trail! Dress up as an Egyptian and have a go at writing hieroglyphics or become a super scientist and do some important testing of your own.

If you’re looking for something a little bit more exhilarating for your family day out then try Log Heights. This outdoor ropes challenge is based on the Ripley Estate and will have you jumping to catch a trapeze, scaling cargo nets, walking a high beam and climbing a giant ladder.

A couple of miles away is Ripley Castle, which has a tailor-made tour especially for children that tells you all about its 26 generations of family history. Learn about the boar hunt that nearly killed King Edward III and spot all the priests hiding holes around the castle. Nearby is another chance to scale those high ropes at Live For Today Adventures Ripleys. You can even have a go at archery, bushcraft and much more.

If the weather is poor Knaresborough Pool is just four miles from the centre and has a leisure pool with a flume and soothing bubble area where parents can sit and relax!

Travel a little bit further to discover one of the most unique experiences you’ll ever have! Nidderdale Llamas is a Llama Trekking Centre based in the beautiful Dales. Come and meet these friendly animals before going out on your own llama trek!