Royal Pump Room Museum

Harrogate’s Royal Pump Room Museum stands on top of the strongest sulphur wells anywhere in Europe, where over 15,000 people used to come every summer at its peak. Built in 1842 to shelter the town’s affluent visitors as they took the famous waters, the attraction counted famous names including Tsarina Alexandria of Russia in 1911 among its visitors … but the introduction of the National Health Service and changing tastes meant the ‘curing waters’ became less popular after the Second World War, leading to the building becoming a museum in 1953. You’ll also find Harrogate’s Visitor Information Centre here – a great place to find more ideas for future days out! 

Travel on any of our services to Harrogate Bus Station, from where it’s a 7 minute walk to the Museum on Royal Parade, or hop on the 6 to the White Hart Hotel stop, just a few steps from the Royal Pump Room Museum.