And being a place with such rich culture and history, it's not surprising that there are some interesting facts about the area that not everyone knows.
How many of these were you aware of?
5. Harrogate used to be two villages...
The town used to be two separate villages, High Harrogate and Low Harrogate. Photo: Google
6. You could drink the sulphur water...
Harrogate spa water contains iron, sulphur and common salt. The town became known as 'The English Spa' in the Georgian era after its waters were discovered in the 16th century. Drinking the water used to be a common fixture for school trips.
7. It was named one of the world's most romantic places...
In 2013, Harrogate beat the likes of Paris, Rome and Vienna to be named one of the worlds most romantic destinations by Secret Escapes. Photo: Gerard Binks Photography
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