Harrogate is now on our 'return to' list but we will also visit nearby Knaresborough as being less than ten minutes away by train it too looked worthy of a visit. Harrogate seems a well to do sort of place with some higher end shops, plenty of nice looking bars and restaurants, pleasant parks and some lovely architecture as well. There was certainly too much to see and do during our hastily planned visit to this historic spa town. Our journey from Derby to Harrogate was via York with us arriving in time for lunch and the return trip was via Leeds but this was at peak time for commuters - note to self, avoid the rush hour in the future if possible!