Visiting Harrogate
Useful information if you are thinking of visiting Harrogate
Where is Harrogate?
Harrogate is a large town in the centre of North Yorkshire on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, halfway between the two cities of Leeds and Ripon, and west of York.
Harrogate is a great base to explore the surrounding countryside and the rest of North Yorkshire with great connectivity in all directions.
Where can I find tourist information in Harrogate?
Tourist information is available inside the Royal Pump Room Museum on Crown Place in Harrogate at the Harrogate Tourist Information Point. Pick up leaflets and maps and chat to the helpful team to make the most of your day in the town.
Getting to Harrogate
By train
Harrogate has excellent transport links with several direct trains from/to London Kings Cross daily and great connections from other parts of the country via regular services from Leeds and York.
By bus
The No. 36 bus runs from Leeds with several services an hour, so there’s no need to plan, there will be a bus within 15 minutes, usually less. There are also regular services to and from Knaresborough, and Ripon, and a great bus network connecting you to the wider surrounding area.
By car
Harrogate’s proximity to the A1(M) makes it easy to get to by car from all corners of the UK, and from within Yorkshire the town lies on the junction of the A61 and cross country A59.
Parking
There are several pay and display car parks in the centre of Harrogate including long stay options plus short stay on street pay and display and disc parking.
EV charging
There are several EV charging points in the centre of Harrogate including in the Victoria multi storey car park.
Parking in Harrogate
Odeon Car Park, Harrogate
This car park is conveniently located on the edge of Harrogate town centre… This car park is conveniently located on the edge of Harrogate town centre and as the name suggests immediately next to the Odeon cinema
Dragon Road Car Park, Harrogate
This small car park offers car parking to the west of Harrogate town… This small car park offers car parking to the west of Harrogate town centre. The car park offers an affordable choice for those who do not mind a…
West Park Car Parks, Harrogate
The West Park Long stay Multi-storey car park is on the edge of the stray… The West Park Long stay Multi-storey car park is on the edge of the stray and ideal for accessing the West Park shops and restaurants
Jubilee Car Park, Harrogate
This town centre multistorey car park is ideal for those shopping through… This town centre multistorey car park is ideal for those shopping through the day, or coming into town for a show or concert on an evening