Retire to Harrogate

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Retirement living in Harrogate

Harrogate is a spa town in North Yorkshire that’s regularly voted as one of the best places to live in the UK. This is because it’s full of handsome historic buildings and beautiful gardens. Although it’s an old town, modern-day Harrogate is the go-to destination for relaxation and indulgence. You can still visit several of the town’s superb spas, including the original Turkish Baths.


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McCarthy Stone Developments in Harrogate

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Things to do in Harrogate

Although the town is relatively small, its centre buzzes with shoppers searching for the latest designer brands and diners taking advantage of the many wonderful eateries. The most famous of these is Bettys Café Tea Rooms, where the queue usually extends around the block. The famous café is now over 100 years old but it’s more popular than ever.

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Enjoy a happy retirement in Harrogate

But, Harrogate isn’t a location that’s full of hustle and bustle. The town has a lot of open space, including the 200-acre Stray that gives the town a spacious feel. There’s also the beautiful Valley Gardens and RHS Garden Harlow Carr within the town centre. Further afield, you’re also only a 15-minute drive away from the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and half an hour away from the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Harrogate has plenty of high street stores and shopping centres but, if you’re looking for a day out, the town’s main train station has direct trains to Leeds, York and even London

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