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NEW SPA AGE

Rooted in Harrogate, we bring water, nature, art, science and culture together to explore what it means to flourish.

New era of spa

Harrogate was shaped by an extraordinary idea: that water, landscape, science, culture and the pleasures of society could form an entire way of life. Around its mineral springs grew a remarkable world of gardens, architecture, discovery and encounter.

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Today, that inheritance offers a setting for new thinking. Harrogate Spa Society works across research, culture, ecology and design to cultivate places and experiences that enrich our relationships with ourselves, each other and the living world.

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Vision

Britain's
Living Spa

A new future for Harrogate, shaped by water, nature, health and culture.

Reawakening its extraordinary springs, reconnecting its landscapes and bringing remarkable places to life. Our vision imagines a flourishing contemporary spa town, full of discovery, creativity and possibility.

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Spa Commons

Reimagining Harrogate's spa landscape as a common resource, bringing new life, culture and purpose to its remarkable collection of springs, buildings, gardens and public spaces.

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Harrogate Cure

Reviving Harrogate's culture of the Cure for a new generation, bringing together art, nature, health and ideas through stories, experiences and encounters that celebrate the town's extraordinary spirit.

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Harrogate Wildbelt

Reconnecting Harrogate's rivers, valleys, woodlands and green spaces, restoring ecological connections, enriching biodiversity and exploring the relationship between nature, people and the wider landscape.

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Crescent Pavilion

A new place for culture, curiosity and discovery.

We're developing plans to bring this remarkable historic pavilion back into public life. A welcoming space for exhibitions, talks, workshops and gatherings, and a starting point for exploring Harrogate's extraordinary landscape of springs, gardens and spa heritage.

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Support the Revival

There's something in the water.

More culture. More nature. More life in Harrogate's extraordinary places.

We're bringing fresh energy to Britain's original spa town, and everyone has a part to play.

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Wildbelt

Growing the
spa landscape

Growing a vision for connected landscapes, restored waterways and new commons across the valleys surrounding Harrogate.

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Wildbelt brings nature recovery, active travel, local culture and community life together at the scale of the landscape.

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