The Royal Pump Rooms

The Royal Pump Rooms

Designed by Isaac Thomas Shutt

Built in 1841-42 to house a sulpher well which is believed to be the strongest in the world. The strong smelling water was drunk from the early seventeenth century for medical reasons and was a great favorite with the Victorians and Edwardians as part of their daily routine while visiting the Spa town of Harrogate.

The Royal Baths

Opened in July 1897 The Royal Baths provided the most advanced centre for hydrotherapy known at that time. The centre still offers Turkish Baths, Sauna and Massage along with various Beauty Treatments.

The Royal Baths

The Odeon Cinema

The Odeon Cinema

Recently featured on a British Stamp the Odeon Cinema in Harrogate is one of the few remaining custom built Odeons. Designed by Harry Weedon and built in 1936 at a cost of £50,000 he cinema opened with the showing of "Where's Sally". It now features four screens and has a total seating capacity of 1054.

The Cenotaph

Built on the former pleasure gardens of the Prospect Hotel and unveiled in September 1923. The monument commemorates the people of Harrogate who died in the First and later the Second World War and takes centre place in Remembrance Day ceremonies.

The Cenotaph

Victoria Gardens Shopping Center

Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre

The four storey Victoria Gardens Shopping Centre was opened to the public in November 1992. It was built on the grounds of the old covered market hall and was inspired by Palladio's Basilica at Vicenza. A new market hall is now located on the lower floor while the remaining three floors offer a wide and varied range of shops and facilities.