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Harrogate

Harrogate is a town in York and North Yorkshire district, York and North Yorkshire, United Kingdom of about 89,060 people. Within 50 km by road there are 95 places to visit: 36 churches, 27 forts & heritage and 12 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Knaresborough Castle, Ripley Castle and Spofforth Castle.

53.9908° N, 1.5373° WPop. 89,060

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Within 30 km33 places
Within 50 km95
Must-see298
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Knaresborough Castle, church near Harrogate
Must-see

Knaresborough Castle

Church · 6 km · South Yorkshire

Ripley Castle, heritage site near Harrogate
Must-see

Ripley Castle

Heritage site · 7 km · South Yorkshire

Spofforth Castle, heritage site near Harrogate
Must-see

Spofforth Castle

Heritage site · 9 km · South Yorkshire

Places near Harrogate by type

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One day from Harrogate

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:54 pm

56 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Harrogate
  2. Knaresborough Castlechurch · 30 min
  3. Spofforth Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Harewood Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. John O'Gaunt's Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Ripley Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Harrogate
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Harrogate?

Knaresborough Castle (church, about 6 km), Ripley Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Spofforth Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), John O'Gaunt's Castle (heritage site, about 11 km), Harewood Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Nidderdale (viewpoint, about 13 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Harrogate?

95 places on Spotwander: 36 churches, 27 forts & heritage, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 parks, 4 museums.

Which is the nearest church to Harrogate?

Knaresborough Castle, about 6 km by road; Church of Christ the Consoler (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Harrogate?

Ripley Castle, about 7 km by road; Spofforth Castle (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Harrogate?

Start in Harrogate, visit Knaresborough Castle, then Spofforth Castle, then Harewood Castle, then John O'Gaunt's Castle, then Ripley Castle, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.