Valley Gardens named the district's favourite children's attraction

Founder of Harrogate MUMbler Sally Haslewood presented the award along with her two children Eva and Tilly, to Head of Parks & Environmental Services Patrick Kilburn, and members of the team who look after the park and play area.

Members of Harrogate Borough Council’s Parks and Environmental Services were presented with a Harrogate MUMbler award for the category.

The Valley Gardens competed with Billy Bob’s Ice Cream Parlour, Newby Hall and Gardens, RHS Harlow Carr and Stockeld Park to win the title.

Comments left by people voting for the Valley Gardens included: “It’s perfect in every way” and “It's an amazing free attraction in Harrogate”.

Patrick Kilburn, Head of Parks and Environmental Services, said: “It’s always great to know that when you work on something and provide services day in and day out that they are really appreciated.

“Thank you to everyone who voted for Valley Gardens as their favourite place to take their children on a trip out.”