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Turkish Baths named best traditional spa experience in UK

Tuesday, 24 June 2025 09:33

Turkish Baths in Harrogate was a winner at the Good Spa Guide awards last night.

Turkish Baths in Harrogate has been named the best traditional spa experience in the UK.

The 16th annual Good Spa Guide Awards were held last night (Monday) in which readers voted for their top eight spas in the UK across various categories.

And Harrogate’s Turkish Baths was named ‘Best Traditional Spa Experience’ - a new category to celebrate spas that offer “unique insight into how different cultures approach relaxation and rejuvenation.”

The awards were presented by comedian Lou Sanders at the Spa Life UK convention at The Old Thorns Hotel and Resort in Liphook.

A spokesperson for Turkish Baths said:

"This win is a direct reflection of the passion and dedication of our fantastic team.

"Every single person at Turkish Baths Harrogate contributes to creating the unique, authentic, and truly traditional experience our guests love.

"Thank you for being part of our journey and for helping us celebrate our cherished heritage. Here's to continuing to provide an unparalleled escape!"

Daphne Metland, founder, The Good Spa Guide, said:

“A quarter of a million spa-lovers voted in the Good Spa Guide Awards this year – confirming just how valued the UK spa industry is.

“We’ve loved celebrating all the incredible achievements from British spas in categories including Best Day Spa, Best Destinations Spa and our brand new category, Best Traditional Spa Experience.”

The Yorkshire Spa Retreat were also winners on the night after being named ‘Best Boutique Spa’ for the second consecutive year.

A spokesperson for the venue near York said:

"A huge thank you to everyone who voted for us and supported our team.

"This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without your incredible support!"

See the full list of award winners via the Good Spa Guide website here.

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