Harrogate is a spa town in North Yorkshire England. The town is a tourist destination and its visitor attractions include its spa waters RHS Harlow Carr gardens and Betty's Tea Rooms. From the town one can explore the nearby Yorkshire Dales national park. Harrogate originated in the 17th century with High Harrogate and Low Harrogate as two separate settlements. It lies adjacent to Knaresborough with which it forms a single urban area and is in the Nidd valley.