A royal walk has been created celebrating Harrogate’s links with the monarchy.
The route takes people past 18 locations with royal connections, such as the Sun Pavilion, which was re-opened by the Queen in 1998 and the King Edward VII gates to Valley Gardens.
It starts at Cathcart House and proceeds up Victoria Avenue and across Library Gardens to the Queen Victoria memorial.
It then goes down James Street, across to Old Tom’s Cabin, Farrah’s and Victoria Drive and up to the Edward Vll gates, Royal Baths Hospital, Sun Pavilion, Crescent Gardens before finishing at the Crown Hotel.
Walkers are advised to allow up to 90 minutes.
Stuart Holland, chair of Harrogate Civic Society, said:
“The walk is an opportunity to reflect on the many royal connections across the town.”
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The self-guided walk is accompanied by a leaflet providing information about the route as well as details of royal visits to Harrogate.
The leaflet is available from libraries, the tourist information centre and Mercer gallery, as well as online here.
The walk is a joint venture between Harrogate Dramatic Society, Harrogate Civic Society and Harrogate Borough Council.
The route was devised by Mr Holland and Harry Satloka, who operates Harrogate Free Walking Tours, as part of the Queen’s platinum jubilee celebrations.
Mr Holland and Mr Satloka led an inaugural walk today, which was followed by a one-act play by Harrogate Dramatic Society. Cllr Victoria Oldham, mayor of the Harrogate borough, was among those attending.