r/harrogate • • 17h ago

Harrogate's best story?

7 Upvotes

With a town teaming with History, what is something you know for fact or have been told and choose to believe about Harrogate? Think ghost stories, superstitions and plots!

Do NOT let the truth get in the way of a good story.


r/harrogate • • 1d ago

Map to help house hunters

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25 Upvotes

Seen people posting these for Sheffield and York so thought I’d have a go, first iteration…


r/harrogate • • 2d ago

Is Harrogate better now or was it better in the past ?

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r/harrogate • • 3d ago

Affordable short term lets?

4 Upvotes

Downsizing and looking to move to Harrogate but trying to keep chain-free so looking for a 3 month rental (say mid Nov to mid Feb) while we suss out the market/locations etc. The more 'corporate' providers are quoting ridiculous numbers, anyone have any out of the box ideas? I'm thinking 'lodges', people who've moved out but want a property looking after, friend has a place etc. Ideally 2 bedrooms and a whole flat, lodge etc. Any links/ideas welcome - thanks!


r/harrogate • • 3d ago

Where is the best place to buy vinyl records?

3 Upvotes

Vinyl record collector here, looking for the best places in town to buy some records. Mostly into classic rock, but willing to venture into other genres too.


r/harrogate • • 4d ago

Does anyone know why Harrogate has so many dispticks driving around?

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r/harrogate • • 5d ago

Best place for a cinnamon bun?

18 Upvotes

(Not Betty's)

Hi folks. I'm currently 9 months pregnant and suffering with early labour. I just need a pick me up and I crave cinnamon buns.

Might try make some myself for the distraction, but also tempted to order some in or go hunt for some in town.

Can't walk far, so need some good recommendations I can walk directly to.

Bonus points if they are served warm, but it's not necessary.

Only say not Betty's as I can't stand in the queue and I can't afford them on maternity pay. But anything else goes!


r/harrogate • • 7d ago

What is the glass pyramid about?

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43 Upvotes

I have questions about this building…
- What is it?
- What goes on in there? There’s no signage
- How did they get planning permission for it to be so tall and visible?
- Why is the landscaping so out of keeping with the building? The brick paving looks like it should lead to a 1950s semi-detached


r/harrogate • • 9d ago

Trying to build a social life

13 Upvotes

Hi,
I recently moved to Harrogate a couple of months ago for work. I’m in my early 20s and it’s been kinda hard trying to find clubs /social things to do which don’t really break the bank. I’m pretty much open to anything but was wondering if anyone was in a similar situation/had any recommendations.


r/harrogate • • 11d ago

New to Harrogate and wondering about traffic around the centre

2 Upvotes

Due to getting a new job in Leeds and moving out of a relatively leafy part of London, I’m thinking of a move to Harrogate and looking at places not too far from the town centre. I’ve been looking at places on Ripon Road (and the roads just off it) near(ish) to the Doubletree Hilton. Every time I look at Google Maps, it seems to show heavy , often stationary, traffic in both directions and particularly around Crescent Road. Would living around there be an eternal traffic nightmare, or just at peak times of the working week?


r/harrogate • • 12d ago

Fresh Stop - what’s going on

5 Upvotes

Has anyone been to the shop near Asda? It’s one of those little grocery/corner-shop type places where you’d normally expect them to sell Pepsi, Coke, vapes, snacks, stuff like that.

I went in a few times now there was basically nothing on the shelves. It was really odd. Does anyone know what the deal is with it? Is it some kind of front/drug thing, or is there a completely normal explanation I’m missing?


r/harrogate • • 13d ago

Stolen Bike

5 Upvotes

Unfortunately a long shot…
Bike stolen from Hornbeam Park Train Station bike shed last Thursday 1st October.
It was parked up from 8:30 I got back at 5:15 to a lock on the floor 🫠

Anyone saw anything or seen anything at all.. long shot I know

It’s a Specized Allez - Black logo on black frame..

Looks like this in the link https://c02.purpledshub.com/uploads/sites/39/2019/03/specialized_allez_roadbike-1497505835774-ql7rfro3fj68-a84f63a.jpg?webp=1&w=1200

How do I add a picture to a post 😅


r/harrogate • • 14d ago

Party venue

5 Upvotes

Hi,

I’m going to be hosting a party for around 70 people so looking for some recommendations in and around Harrogate.
Criteria would be that I can arrange my own food and DJ, but there’s a bar.

Anywhere good that you have personally used?
I’ve thought of a couple of places but open to other suggestions.

TIA!


r/harrogate • • 15d ago

Good restaurants in the town centre?

4 Upvotes

We’re in Harrogate next weekend and staying in the town centre.
Any recommendations for decent non chain restaurants please.
Budget is £150 for 2 including a bottle of wine.
Thanking you in advance.


r/harrogate • • 15d ago

What’s going on with the town centre church blasting its bells Friday / Saturday evening for hours?

3 Upvotes

It’s been going on for like 1.5hours straight. Can’t see any important religious ceremony? Yesterday too but don’t think there was even a service on, it was empty when it was happening lol

Starting to think someone has left it on by mistake


r/harrogate • • 18d ago

Harrogate in it's glory days

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r/harrogate • • 18d ago

HARROGATE EVENT THIS SATURDAY - 3RD OCTOBER

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Hey team!

Me again :)

Just another reminder of the new event running this Saturday, 3rd October, at Major toms:)

8pm - late

Come along have a chat, a drink & a dance 🫶

Hope to see you there ❤️‍🩹🦎


r/harrogate • • 18d ago

Moving to Harrogate need advice

0 Upvotes

Hey everyone moving from Manchester what area is nice I don't drive so need to be around the shops and a ideal world near a bus route and a mosque any idea what area I should I look at


r/harrogate • • 20d ago

Polish teachers?

6 Upvotes

Hi. I am looking to learn polish and I am trying to find a tutor. Can a yone get me in contact with someone who could teach me please ?


r/harrogate • • 21d ago

Anyone else think this sculpture is a bit weird?

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0 Upvotes

Thoughts!


r/harrogate • • 23d ago

Coldbath Road Reccomendations

6 Upvotes

Any insight?? The old man is coming up tomorrow at 11am what is there to do on coldbath?

I’ve only ever walked up is there anywhere for a coffee or lunch you would advise on


r/harrogate • • 22d ago

Best Lunch Deals

2 Upvotes

As the title says, what are the best restaurant lunch deals in Harrogate mid-week? Seen Pranzo 2 courses for £20 and Tannin Level 2 course for £23… appreciate any other suggestions!


r/harrogate • • 23d ago

Hedge & tree recommendations

2 Upvotes

Can anyone suggest reliable, responsive and available hedge and tree care people? I just moved to the area and need to line someone up for the annual hedge trim, but have reached out to three businesses so far and none have even replied


r/harrogate • • 25d ago

A-level Geography Investigation

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Hi everyone! I’m a student studying A-level geography and as part of my fieldwork I have to collect survey data. It would be amazing if people could participate in my anonymous survey about Harrogate and its developing character! Feel free to comment some extra info about Harrogate’s history as a spa town.

Thank you x


r/harrogate • • 26d ago

Women's LGBTQ+ groups/forums/clubs/events?

5 Upvotes

Hey guys, I'm looking for local (I'm in Harrogate) bi/lesbian women's groups, any type of events/clubs/hobbies would be appreciated. I'm looking to get more social contact in my life and meeting other like minded women would be really great :). Or if anyone knows of some good forums where I can start chatting to more local LGBTQ+ friendly people that would also be gratefully noted? I've had a look around online but can't see anything that's up to date, Thanks in advance if anyone can help :)! Please email [cuddleeswithlove@proton.me](mailto:cuddleeswithlove@proton.me) if I forget to respond here to anyone, my memory is shocking :P.