Getting toRHS Garden Harlow Carrcar-free

1 At a glance

  • Take the train to Harrogate
  • a 10 min ride on the bus
  • a 10 min walk to the Garden
  • and get £3.50 off your entry!

2 Step-by-step

There are regular trains to Harrogate from Leeds and York National Rail.

The bus station is right by the train station. Take No.6 bus, which leaves every 30 mins from Stand 3 (or X6/X6A Stand 6). It’s a 10 minute ride to Harlow Carr – get off at the Shepherd’s Dog pub on Otley Road.

  • Live bus times:
    Harrogate Bus Station (Stand 3)

  • Live bus times:
    Harrogate Bus Station (Stand 6)

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

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

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

3 Plan your car-free journey

Reverse Route

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
  • 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 NCN Route 67. It’s a 2-mile cycle from Harrogate station to Harlow Carr, following the path 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.

Look out for the Good Journey Mark – where car-free visitors are welcome and enjoy a discount