Why
visit Harrogate?
Following the discovery of the first medicinal spring in
1571, Harrogate rapidly became one of the foremost spa towns
in Europe. Today, this rich heritage has been preserved and
extended with elegant architecture, broad tree-lined streets
and an impressive range of shops, boutiques, tea rooms, coffee
shops, wine bars and restaurants, amply catering for the successful
conference trade that now dominates the town.
The recently refurbished Royal Pump Room Museum, resplendent
in black and gold with gleaming copper dome, provides an insight
into Harrogate's history and the opportunity to see the original
sulphur well and taste the water. Nearby, the original Turkish
Baths are still open seven days a week at the Royal Baths
Assembly Rooms - well worth the experience!
Harrogate's unique ambience and environment is protected
by over 200 acres of parks and gardens which encircle the
town, providing radiant displays all year round, justifying
its internationally acclaimed status as 'England's Floral
Town'. However, Harrogate also lies in the heart of some of
England's the most spectacular countryside, and with historic
sites such as Fountains Abbey, Ripley Castle and Knaresborough
so close by, the town provides the perfect base for an extended
stay to enjoy the legendary Yorkshire hospitality!
Where
can I stay?
There is a vast range of hotel and guest house accommodation
in Harrogate, nearly all within ten minutes walking distance
from the conference venue. All the rooms have full private
facilities, though some smaller guest houses (budget accommodation
reserved for students) may only have a wash basin. Please
note that if you are willing to share, the larger hotels can
offer superior and more spacious accommodation at very reasonable
rates
Accommodation has been reserved at specially negotiated rates
for the BNA and can be booked online directly through www.reservation-highway.co.uk,
where you can browse through the enormous choice of establishments.
There will be a limited amount of budget accommodation (from
£30.00 per night) available on request for STUDENTS
ONLY. Please contact the accommodation helpline (Tel: 01423
525577) directly for details and remember to BOOK EARLY to
avoid disappointment.
How
do I get to Harrogate?
Harrogate is situated about fifteen miles from either York
or Leeds, and is easily accessible:
By
rail
Both York and Leeds have major mainline connections to the
rest of the country. A regular local train service runs between
Leeds and York via Harrogate.
By
road
Harrogate is equidistant from London and Edinburgh (200 miles)
and the east/west coasts (60 miles) so it is uniquely positioned
right at the heart of the country. An extensive motorway network
links Harrogate to the main cities in the UK. Many of the
larger hotels in Harrogate have ample car parking facilities.
Please note that there is a parking charge at the Harrogate
International Centre.
By
air
Leeds/Bradford International Airport is only a 20 minute
drive away for many domestic, European and some long-haul
flights. Alternatively, Manchester Airport, one of the UK's
largest and busiest international airports, is only about
one hour away by road or rail.
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