Getting toRHS Garden Harlow Carrcar-free

1 At a glance

train to Harrogate
10-minute bus ride
10-minute stroll to Garden
enjoy £3.50 off your entry!

2 Step-by-step

There are regular trains to Harrogate from Leeds and York.

Train times and prices

The bus station is right by the train station. Take bus 6, which leaves every 30 mins from Stand 3 (or bus X6A from Stand 6). It’s a 10-minute ride to Harlow Carr. Get off at the Shepherd’s Dog pub on Otley Road.

Bus times from:
Harrogate Bus Station (Stand 3)

6 timetable

Bus times from:
Harrogate Bus Station (Stand 6)

X6A timetable

From the bus stop it's a 10-minute walk to the Garden - see map.

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You can also walk from Harrogate town centre, through Valley Gardens, to Harlow Carr in an under an hour - see map. Download a special walk leaflet from the Harlow Carr website, with a voucher for discount entry.

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About RHS Garden Harlow Carr

Open all year, this family-friendly garden will inspire and delight all ages with its innovative design, creative planting and practical ideas to take home.

Highlights include the large herbaceous borders, wildflower meadows, the kitchen and scented gardens, an alpine zone, woodland and streamside walks. Children will enjoy the natural play features in the garden including the Logness Monster and the Craggle Top Tree House with the holidays packed full of family activities. RHS Plant Centre and shop.

County: North Yorkshire
Address: Crag Lane, Harrogate HG3 1QB
Refreshments: Betty's Cafe Tea Rooms, on site
Car-free offer: £3.50 off entry when you come by bus or bike

Visit website

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About RHS Garden Harlow Carr

Open all year, this family-friendly garden will inspire and delight all ages with its innovative design, creative planting and practical ideas to take home.

County: North Yorkshire
Nearest town: Harrogate
Refreshments: Betty's Cafe Tea Rooms, on site
Car-free offer: £3.50 off entry when you come by bus or bike

Visit website

Bike routes

Harrogate is on National Route 67. It’s a 2-mile cycle from Harrogate station to Harlow Carr through Valley Gardens. There is plenty of cycle parking at the Garden.

Taxi numbers

There is a taxi rank at Harrogate Station. The fare to Harlow Carr is around £8.

Handy Tips

Add PlusBus for just £2, when you buy your train ticket, to travel on any bus to/from Harlow Carr.