Forget passport problems, airport angst, currency costs, and expensive pet care; instead just unwind and enjoy a special summer holiday in Harrogate – charming, cosmopolitan, and surrounded by stunning countryside, there is something here for everyone, and their dog!

Dogs, Dales & Ales:  take your dog, and take in breathtaking scenery; among the many awe-inspiring walks on Harrogate’s doorstep is the iconic circular route around Malham Cove and Gordale Scar – stop off for wholesome food and real ales at the dog-friendly Buck Inn.  

Spend a day exploring the many trails around the scenic setting of Aysgarth Falls, and enjoy traditional pub grub at the nearby Wheatsheaf, a lovely country inn where dogs are as welcome as their humans.

Explore the beauty of Wensleydale, and then treat yourself to something special - The Wensleydale Heifer in the village of West Witton is renowned for steaks and seafood, including a selection of lobster dishes, and is the perfect spot to savour true Yorkshire hospitality with your four-legged friends.

Recreational Refresh: make a family switch from screentime to real time and explore the Valley Gardens. A town centre oasis where little ones love the playground, paddling pool and boating lake, where teens take to the skate park, crazy golf and pitch & putt, and where summer blooms, tranquil ponds, and woodland walks are enjoyed by all.

Stroll across The Stray - Harrogate’s famous green parkland – and savour a leisurely brunch, lunch or dinner at the popular West Park Hotel. Not only does the restaurant have dog-friendly areas, but it also ensures their comfort by providing dog beds!  

Castle, Crafts & Cuisine: just a stone’s throw from Harrogate is the picturesque village of Ripley, home to an imposing castle. Take a guided tour and discover its enthralling history, spanning over seven centuries; wander around the ornamental lake, across the waterfall and through the deer park; marvel at one thousand year old oak trees and spot fallow deer, rabbits, squirrels, heron, woodpeckers and, if you are very lucky, a kingfisher as it flashes past.

Ripley Castle also hosts superb summer events, including the annual Ripley Show – a key date each August for the local farming and craft communities.

Tick Boxes for Teenagers:  in and around Harrogate there’s cycling, hiking and horseback riding; there’s great shopping, cool dining and wall climbing. Everyman has big-screen movie escapism, or test your teens with real life Escape Room challenges – and, of course, nightspace properties have Wi-Fi bandwidth for all their devices.