Retail therapy is not a new invention and has surely been associated with Harrogate for as long as its other feel-good activity of 'taking the waters'. Visitors to the town, either passing through to the Yorkshire Dales, attending Harrogate International Centre's conference and exhibition facilities or simply looking for an alternative shopping experience to the hustle and bustle of the nearby city centre of Leeds, will not be disappointed.

A short promenade past 'Betty's Tea Rooms' into the centre of Harrogate, one of the North's most fashionable of towns, leads to James Street and Hoopers, full of the best labels on offer.

Fashion brands include MaxMara, Gerald Darel, Marella, deconstructed labels by Sarah Pacini, Crea and Oska and casualwear ranges including Passport, Olsen and Luisa Cerano. Look for our on trend collections from Miss Sixty, Ted Baker, French Connection, Darling and Lipsey.

On the ground floor we have Cosmetics department which includes The Clarins Studio together with a full range of cosmetics houses Clinique, Clarins, Lancôme, Estée Lauder, Chanel, YSL, Dior, Elizabeth Arden and new introductions – Guerlain, Bare Minerals and Laura Mercier. Browse through the fashion accessories areas to enjoy the best selection Mulberry handbags in town.

Our Restaurant situated in the Basement is well worth a visit, serving a mouthwatering selection of contemporary style hot dishes and light bites, from pannini's and pastries to salads and pastas.

Located on Princes Street, just a stone's throw from the main store, Hoopers for Men has a wide range of men's fashions including Gant, Hugo Boss, Armani, Ted Baker and Polo RL along with coordinating accessories, a fabulous selection of skincare and fragrances.