r/harrogate

I would really appreciate some local knowledge regarding the above development as I’m looking to purchase a house near to the site. I’m new to the area so I wondered what thoughts are regarding the impact, if any, on the local area/community/infrastructure. I appreciate there will be a lot of noise, disruption etc whilst it’s being developed, which I’m willing to put up with, but I don’t feel I know the area well enough to judge the long term impact.

Thank you.

Has anyone lost their car keys? Found up on the grass by Mornington Crescent this evening. DM me the make and model and I’ll get them back to you.

I’m finding that on a clear night, looking east / south east from Harrogate, I’m seeing lights (that look like distant stars) moving fast and changing direction. They must be at very high altitude and there is no sound, but they seem too fast to be planes, plus we don’t seem to be on a commercial flight path here (?) unlike Leeds.

I saw them again last night - there’s no port/starboard red green wing lights and no flashing lights. Will these be military aircraft? I don’t know what they are.

Hi all,

Under no illusion that Harrogate is utopian either but currently living inside the walls in York. It is of course gorgeous here but I’m really struggling with the lack of community and problems caused by the very high concentration of short term lets - they’re about 1 in 5 homes where I live.

We are looking at buying in Harrogate rather than York because the housing market is slightly less compressed, it has much closer access to the Dales and Lakes and because I’m hoping the problem is not as apparent as York.

I recognise Harrogate is still a tourist town - but with York having the highest tourist to resident ratio in England it dominates everything and is hard to escape. One look at the York reddit and you see it’s just people asking where to stay and what to eat!

Basically - is the situation any better in Harrogate or am I being mad? Any other York locals made the move?

I was on the stray yesterday at 7.15pm, and most of it was still in direct sunlight. You could certainly see the sun, relatively high in the sky, from most of Harrogate.

There seems to be a lot of hand-wringing about where to stand to see the eclipse, going to Brimham Rocks, needing to be high up etc. Surely you can just stand on the Stray?

I know it’s a lot to ask for but I need to find somewhere I can drive a very elderly relative, where there is something to look at and shade trees. A cafe I can get takeaway drinks/ice cream a bonus.

Edit - to be clear, the relative wants to stay in the car, get some fresh air and look at something pretty without having to get out or bake in full sun.

Some friends and I were hoping to go to Brimham Rocks to watch the partial eclipse, then go for a walk and then watch the Perseid Meteors. Although the plan is somewhat scuppered after learning the car park is only open until "dusk" (when even is that?!).

Does anyone know if/when the gates actually get locked, or is the sign to try and deter overnight camping? And if so, is there an alternative parking location we could use?

I’m planning a road trip in June next year, around Yorkshire, for my mam’s 50th birthday. I’m struggling to choose somewhere to eat on the third night when I plan to book a room in Harrogate. I’m coming to the locals to hopefully find somewhere nice to eat in either Harrogate itself or Knaresborough.

Things to help you guys out:

1. We will be in a car so somewhere with parking would be ideal but it’s not the end of the world if we had to park further away and walk.

2. Neither of us drink so I’m not bothered about somewhere that sells alcohol.

3. I’ve budgeted about £80 for our evening meal on this night. That’s to cover both of us,; 2 courses and probably a pint of fizzy pop each. I wouldn’t mind spending a bit more if it’s an exceptionally good restaurant or has a like a niche gimmick we’d enjoy.

4. My mother likes traditional home cooked British food; think mince and dumplings, corned beef pie or a roast. She LOVES traditional fish and chips. She also enjoys Italian food, particularly lasagne but also enjoys creamy pasta dishes. She also likes curry but it has to mild, like tikka masala or korma.

5. My mam has a particularly sweet tooth so anywhere with a good desert menu. Extra points if the restaurant serves sticky toffee pudding without raisins😂

That’s all I can think of right now but I will add an edit if I think of anything else that I should have mentioned. Thanks in advance everyone!

Hi! I’m considering a move back up north after 40 years living in Wales. Harrogate is my preferred option and I visited a couple of weeks ago for the show. Fell in love with the area around Cold Bath Road/St Mary’s Walk - pricey I realise but I’m wondering if there are some smaller properties around there ( not the flats ) ie 2/3 beds terraced. Grateful for any suggestions/advice 😊

Hi all

Does anyone know of a place that’s selling cheap eclipse glasses in Harrogate or somewhere close by? Went to order some on next day delivery for the partial eclipse on Wednesday but it seems that non will deliver in time.

Much appreciated!

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