Enjoy a little sweet indulgence in elegant Harrogate, the stylish and historic 18th-century spa town with opulent buildings, green open spaces and beautiful parks and gardens. It's the perfect base for a restorative short break enhanced with the 'Yorkshire Pudding Experience'.
Day 1 FRIDAY We drive north, with refreshment stops en-route, arriving at our hotel in Harrogate for our 3-night stay.
Day 2 SATURDAY With a whole day at your disposal in the lovely Victorian spa town of Harrogate, you may wish to visit the grade II listed Royal Pump Room Museum (Admission not included) which explores Harrogate’s spa history. Browse the various independent and well-known shops and sip a cuppa in the famous Bettys Café Tea Rooms.
Day 3 SUNDAY Magnificent York is a beautiful compact riverside city famous for its Roman, Viking and medieval heritage. We include a visit to York’s Chocolate Story to discover the story of chocolate from its exotic origins in the rainforests of Central America to the cobbled streets of Yorkshire. See how it is made and how to taste it like an expert and take a trip down memory lane to reminisce with vintage favourites from times gone by. Dinner tonight is a ‘Yorkshire Pudding Experience’ where we indulge ourselves with a glass of Prosecco, the main course is followed by five luscious puddings to savour with tea & coffee. The selection of puddings include one made from a (traditional) Yorkshire Pudding and other options may include Sticky Toffee Pudding, Chocolate Pudding, Treacle Pudding, Spotted Dick to name but a few. Vote for the best pudding with your 'Pudding Master' before being awarded a 'Yorkshire Pudding Experience' Certificate!
Day 4 MONDAY After breakfast we commence our homeward journey. With refreshment stops, we reach our home area in the early evening.
Our hotel is situated in a beautiful setting in a quiet area of town overlooking 200 acres of the pristine Stray parkland, approx. 15 minutes' walk from the centre of Harrogate. The guestrooms are traditionally furnished and feature TV, Wi-Fi, hairdryer and tea/coffee making facilities. Public areas are open plan with a traditional style bar. Evening meals may be taken in a characterful private dining room or the main restaurant. Please note that there are no rooms with walk-in showers. There is a lift as well as ground floor rooms.
