Bamber & Brown is in an ideal location for a drink or bite to eat pre- or post-walk through the wooded valley of Birk Crag, but many don’t know that it exists. Until now. And given the last few weeks the news in the locality has been all about the opening of The...
Gallery: photos of the Stray’s cherry blossom from our readers
Above: Thanks to Anna Chern Thank you to all who sent in their snaps of the cherry blossom following on from our article last week. Here's our latest gallery of photographs that were sent in from our readers. A few words of advice: enjoy it while it lasts... Read...
What’s new for the 2024 Harrogate Spring Flower Show
Above image: making seed bombs, Meadow in my Garden Harrogate Spring Flower Show is back and is taking place this week over four days from Thursday April 25 to Sunday April 28. It is one of the most popular events in the area, attracting up to 90,000 visitors each...
5 things to do in Harrogate and the district this weekend
Head to Harrogate Spring Flower Show Harrogate Spring Flower Show is back and is taking place this week from Thursday to Sunday. It is one of the most popular events in the area, attracting up to 90,000 visitors each year. Get garden inspiration aplenty thanks to...
Sweaty Betty Harrogate has released its annual Warehouse Sale
Sweaty Betty Harrogate has released its annual Warehouse Sale. The renowned event in Harrogate that this year has up to 80 per cent off its clothing, including its popular leggings and workout gear, is so popular that it has had to be ticketed. Taking place next week...
Amber’s restaurant at Cedar Court Hotel in Harrogate is now open
Amber’s at Cedar Court Hotel in Harrogate is now open. The hotel, which has been undergoing an extensive refurbishment over the last 12 months, has invested £500,000 into the venture. Yorkshire-based interior design practice, Studio Two, orchestrated its redesign and...
The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park in Ripon has a new 60-strong artwork exhibition
Above: Fish Pool by Diane Maclean Go on an immersive journey through art and nature at the Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park, near Ripon, at its new 60 collection artwork exhibition entitled Sculpture in the Landscape. It opens for the season next week on Thursday...
Hornbeam Park is a hive of activity for kids
You may be already be aware of some of the activities for kids at Hornbeam Park – especially at The Zone – but did you know that there are all of these activities on offer? Almost one for every day of the week. Now that will keep them busy. World of Their Own You...
5 things to do in Harrogate and the district this weekend
Lead image: Pixaby Stuck for ideas of what to do at the weekend? Here’s the Stray Ferret’s top picks of cultural activities from April 11-14. Harrogate Dog Show Taking place for the third year running, Harrogate Dog Show is back on Saturday. Held at Victoria Shopping...
Did you know there’s a hidden Spa Room in Harrogate’s Turkish Baths?
Everyone knows about the Victorian Turkish Baths in Harrogate, but did you know that there’s more rest and relaxation to be had in the somewhat secret Spa Room? An overview of the baths Harrogate is known for its Turkish Baths: visitors and residents alike have...
5 things to do in and around Harrogate this weekend
Get out and about with our guide of the top cultural goings-on from 5-7 April. Attend a calligraphy course Handwriting seems to be somewhat of a dying art form, partly due to the rise in technology. Learn the skills of beautiful handwriting at this two-hour...