You may have enjoyed the clubbing abroad, but you'll do well not to forget the nightlife options on your doorstep, writes Amy Taylor

Whilst the evenings are still long and the weather balmy, (we can hope!) the need to make the most of our nights is great before the gloom of winter creeps up on us. I'm sure you've probably enjoyed some fabulous nights abroad in Ibiza, Zante or some other exotic location, or have that yet to come, but now home it's time to appreciate what you have in your own back yard. And Harrogate has plenty to offer someone in search of a fun-packed night, if that's you, read on.

The pick of Harrogate's nightlife dates for your diary in September

The Blue Monkey Club

92 Station Parade

The club boasts a crowd-pleasing playlist of indie, R&B, rock and dance, as well as the Blue Lounge upstairs which is open until 6am. Friday is rock and indie night Cured, featuring DJ Mike and Coops playing everything from indie to metal, as well as some of Harrogate's best and brightest up and coming bands. Saturday is new club night Voodoo, playing house, R&B, dubstep and D&B, with admission ...