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Royal Pump Room Museum

Below is my list of the top 10 sightseeing in Harrogate.

The beautiful historic spa town of Harrogate has no shortage of sights to see, and the surrounding area offers a wealth of sightseeing as well.

Top 10 Sightseeing in Harrogate:

Royal Baths in Harrogate

Royal Pump Room Museum

Valley Gardens in Harrogate

Mercer Art Gallery

The Norman French castle in the town of Ripley (10 minutes away from Harrogate)

Harewood House stately home and gardens (5 minutes away from Harrogate)

Bettys Tea Rooms

RHS Gardens at Harlow Carr

Fountains Abbey (10 minutes away from Harrogate)

Harrogate’s many beautiful parks and gardens

The Lawrance (Photo by Lark PR)

The Lawrance Apartments in Harrogate
Address: 38-42 Kings Road, Harrogate, HG1 5JW
Phone: 01423 503226

The Lawrance in Harrogate opened in late 2009 and has been an instant hit on the Harrogate accommodation scene.

With three properties in Harrogate housing 19 luxury suites and apartments, The Lawrance offers a refreshing new option for those tired of large hotels and unpredictable B&B’s.

The first property of The Lawrance is Kings House. Located right in the heart of Harrogate, Kings House is the perfect place for visitors that want to enjoy the attractions of the town. The suites in King House are decorated in cosmopolitan style with rich fabrics and luxury amenities.

Not far from Kings House is York Road, a gated house with a countryside feel. The apartments in York House offer stunning views over green fields, but are close enough to Harrogate that guests can walk into town.

The Lawrance’s third property in Harrogate is Duchy House, a beautiful historic building with a garden and private terraces. Rooms are glamorously designed and have a very cosmopolitan feel. The property is located on a beautiful, quiet street just a few minutes’ walk from the Royal Baths in Harrogate.

Aside from having excellent locations for its properties, The Lawrance apartments in Harrogate feature high-end interior design. Every luxury suite is decorated with quality fabrics, wallpaper, and linens, and apartments feature under-floor heating.

The Lawrance’s large, spacious living areas contain HD TVs, Sony PS3s , Blu-ray DVD players, and MP3 players. Bathrooms are fitted out with Philippe Starck interiors and REN products, while kitchens feature high-end appliances and coffee and tea from Betty’s Tea Rooms in Harrogate. That’s to say nothing of the bedrooms, which have impossibly comfortable mattresses, silk throw pillows, and warm goose down duvets.

Rooms at The Lawrance apartments in Harrogate range from studios to three bedroom apartments. Free parking is included (on location at York Road and Duchy House), as is free Wi-Fi. Room rates start at 85 GBP per night for a single-occupancy studio apartment.

The Lawrance is getting ready to open another property in nearby York, which will be a welcome addition to the city’s accommodation options.

Harrogate Train Station

Trains from Harrogate to York depart frequently from Harrogate train station and arrive at York train station.

Trains leave Harrogate for York train station once or twice every hour during the day. Some trains leave from platform 1 at 5 minutes past the hour. Others leave from platform 3 at 14 minutes past the hour. These trains require a change in Leeds.

Return trains from York to Harrogate run at the same intervals.

Train travel time from Harrogate to York is 40 minutes on direct trains and 1h15m on trains that require a change in Leeds.

Standard class single train tickets on direct trains from Harrogate to York can cost 6.60 GBP if you buy train tickets online ahead of travelling. Tickets for trains that require a change in Leeds cost from 17.30 GBP.

Train ticket prices go up if you travel at peak commuting times or if you buy train tickets at the Harrogate train station on or near the day you travel to York.

Discounts on train tickets from Harrogate to York can be had if you buy train tickets online or if you use a railcard.