Getting to RHS Garden Harlow Carr

Where is RHS Harlow Carr?

RHS Garden Harlow Carr is situated on the edge of Harrogate, easily reached from the Victorian spa town by bus, on foot or by car.

Our address

RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Crag Lane
Beckwithshaw
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HG3 1QB

Key travel information

  • Visit car-free and save 30% on garden admission
  • Arrive from Harrogate by bus, frequent service seven days a week
  • Scenic walk from Harrogate through the Valley Gardens
  • Dedicated cycle parking
  • Free car parking

Getting here car-free and saving on garden entry
Map to RHS Harlow Carr

Make the journey to the garden part of your day out. Opt for public transport, bike, or foot to get to the garden and leave your car at home. This will entitle you to a 30% discount on the garden entry fee. Keep copies of your train or bus tickets and request the car-free offer at the welcome desk.

For a hassle-free travel plan, try Good Journey, or use this handy map to decide your car-free route to the garden.

Getting here by train

Train to Harrogate Station with Northern and LNER

Harrogate Train Station is 1.5 miles from RHS Harlow Carr, and can be accessed by bus, bike, on foot or by taxi.

LNER run direct trains from London Kings Cross to Harrogate every couple of hours.

Northern offer regular trains to Harrogate from Leeds to the south and York to the East in approx. 30 minutes in both directions. From these stations you can transfer to trains across the north of England and into Scotland.

Getting here by bus

Bus service from Harrogate

The Harrogate Bus Company runs the regular 6 bus from Harrogate Bus Station in the town centre to RHS Harlow Carr, reaching the garden in 15 minutes. Catch buses from the pick-up called ‘Harlow Grange’ on Otley Road, a short 4-minute walk to the garden entrance.

Fares are £2 maximum (single fare guaranteed) until the end of 2024. Holders of national concessionary travel pass travel free. Bus tickets can be purchased onboard from the driver or online from the operator’s website.

Bus services, stops and routes

6 bus timetable

For queries about the bus service, contact The Harrogate Bus Company at 01422 553 576 or customer.services@transdevbus.co.uk. More information is available on The Harrogate Bus Company’s website.

Getting here by coach

Coach travel is a convenient option if you live a little further away. Sit back and relax while someone else does the driving. Coach day trips from around the UK arrive at RHS Harlow Carr every day. Contact your local coach operator and ask them the date of their next RHS Harlow Carr visit, and remember to let them know if you’re an RHS member.

Getting here on foot or by bike

A lovely walk runs from Valley Gardens in Harrogate up through the Pine Woods to RHS Harlow Carr, taking approximately 1 hour at a leisurely pace. You can download a detailed map (759kB pdf) or ask for a printed copy from the Harrogate Tourist Information Centre or RHS Harlow Carr.

Cycle Streets can help you find the best cycle routes to RHS Harlow Carr.

Bike storage at RHS Harlow Carr

Getting here by car

RHS Harlow Carr is situated on Crag Lane, off Otley Road (B6162), about 1.5 miles from the centre of Harrogate. Car parking is free. If you have a large vehicle or a vehicle with a tow bar, we kindly ask that you park in car park 2 or 3.

Plan your visit to RHS Harlow Carr

Get involved

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