Many visitors are attracted by the atmosphere of England's Floral Town, with a rich spa heritage evident from the dignified architecture, and a cosmopolitan flavour emanating from a renowned range of first class hotels and homely guest houses, a stylish shopping centre, theatre, cafes and a variety of places of leisure and entertainment. Broad tree-lined streets and beautiful parks and gardens combine with the sweeping 200 acres of town-centre grassland known as 'The Stray' to bring a spacious feeling to the town. Although never far from the principal venues and accommodation, visitors can enjoy peace and serenity close to the town centre. No wonder so many people return to Harrogate for another visit