What is the best time of year for a spa break in Yorkshire?
When is the best time to go on a spa break in Yorkshire? Booking a spa break in Yorkshire is a great idea any time of year. Travellers who want to avoid the crowds of the summer tourist season might consider a getaway in autumn or spring. Summer in the Yorkshire Dales (June – August) With school holidays in full swing, it’s the busiest season, but so much fun can be had if you plan ahead! Long, Sunny Days – With loads of daylight hours, you can pack in more activities, such as hiking, cycling and exploring hidden caves.
Which town in Yorkshire is renowned for its healing spa waters?
Born through a boom in spa tourism during the Victorian 1800s, Harrogate quickly developed a reputation for luxurious getaways for body and soul. The high society of Victorian Britain flocked to the spa town to enjoy the air, the space and the therapeutic spa treatments as well as taking the famous waters. In the 17th and 18th centuries its ‘chalybeate’ waters (containing iron) were a popular health treatment, and the influx of wealthy but sickly visitors contributed significantly to the wealth of the town. Harrogate railway station and Harrogate bus station in the town centre provide transport connections.
What is the nicest town in the Yorkshire Dales?
Malham. One of the most spectacular and most popular villages in the Dales is Malham. With dramatic limestone scenery just a stone’s throw from the village centre, Malham has few equals anywhere in the UK. A gentle stroll of about half an hour from the village will bring you to Malham Cove. One of the Yorkshire Dales Park’s famous Three Peaks, Ingleton is one of the most stunningly beautiful villages of this area. This is our top pick for natural scenery in the Yorkshire Dales villages. There are waterfalls, caves, gorges, and limestone cliffs.