How to get to RHS Garden Harlow Carr car-free

1 At a glance

RHS Harlow Carr is closed until further notice owing to COVID-19. For further information and news of future reopening please see their website.

How to get to RHS Garden Harlow Carr car-free:

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

2 Step-by-step

How to get to RHS Garden Harlow Carr car-free:

There are regular trains to Harrogate from Leeds and York.

Train times and prices

The bus station is right by the train station. Catch Bus 6 from Stand 3 (alight Shepherd’s Dog) or bus X6A from Stand 6 (alight Harlow Pines). It’s a 10-minute ride.

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.

Open map

You can also walk from Harrogate town centre, through Valley Gardens, to Harlow Carr in 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
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

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.