The
outstanding natural beauty of the Harrogate district, comprising over 500
square miles of glorious North Yorkshire landscape, offers an irresistible
charm.
It forms the backcloth for an imposing array of choices facing
the organisers of social programs to complement conference and exhibitions at
the Harrogate International Centre.
The market towns and dales villages throughout England's Floral District
have their "individual flavour" and combine with historic houses, castles
and abbeys, unforgettable parks and gardens and other well-known attractions
to offer a unique package.
North of Harrogate medieval city of Ripon with its fine Gothic Cathedral simply
exudes history aptly manifested in the 1,100 year-old tradition of hornblowing
carried out each evening in the Market Place.
Nearby are the monastic
ruins of Fountains Abbey set in the superb grounds of Studley Royal and
boasting World Heritage status, the lovely 18th century Adam House at Newby
Hall and Lightwater Valley Theme Park.
Westward, amid breathtaking
countryside, the Nidderdale market town of Pately Bridge has on its horizons
the eccentric millstone grit formations of Brimham Rocks and the subterranean
wonderland of Stump Cross Caverns.
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