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Take a look around Harrogate
Famous for its elegant architecture, stunning gardens, and rich spa heritage, Harrogate blends history with contemporary charm. It is compact, beautiful and full of independent gems – and everything you might want is within a 10 minute walk.
Stroll through the award winning Valley Gardens, take in RHS Harlow Carr or mooch around the stylish shops and galleries in Harrogate.
Slip back to ancient times visiting monuments such as Ripon Cathedral or Fountains Abbey, enjoy our Turkish Baths or admire the 18th Century elegance of historic houses such as Newby Hall.
Enjoy a pub lunch with stunning views, take tea at our famous Bettys Tea Rooms or enjoy top notch food at one of our many fine restaurants. Festivals, flower Shows, fairs and The Great Yorkshire Show pepper the calendar throughout the year so no two weeks are ever the same.
Accommodation
Whether it’s a luxury boutique hotel or you choose to lose yourself in history at Agatha Christie’s old haunt, the Old Swan Hotel, there’s plenty of choice to suit your budget and needs. Choose from smart town hotels, rural bed and breakfasts or a pub with rooms – and everything in between. For those that prefer self-catering there are a host of cottages, serviced apartments, caravan and campsites.
We recommend you plan as far in advance as possible – particularly during the busy July festival season and the Great Yorkshire Show. Early planning and booking will ensure you receive the best rates and if you’re booking for the literature Festivals, be sure to book through the Festival office for the best rates around.
Getting to Harrogate
The convenient town centre location of many events means it can get busy, so make sure you allow plenty of time for your journey.
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The main train station in Harrogate is located in the town centre on Station Parade, Harrogate HG1 1TE.
Check arrival and departure times for your train journey here.
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The main bus station is located on Station Parade, Harrogate HG1 1QQ, in the centre of town.
Find more information about bus timetables on the Transdev site.
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Located just 25 minutes from the centre of Harrogate, Leeds Bradford International Airport, offers daily scheduled flights and welcomes private and commercial flights. Airport amenities include car hire, pub/restaurant, and free wi-fi. The airport (LS19 7TU) is located 12 miles from the town centre.
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You can find multiple multi-storey car parks with Harrogate and on-street parking available in the town centre. Find out more about parking options in Harrogate here.
More about your Festival visit
Accessibility
We are committed to ensuring all audiences can enjoy our events. Plan your visit here.
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Box Office
Harrogate International Festivals’ independent Box Office service offers a great range of ticket booking options, and ensures you receive a personal service from the Festivals Team.
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See what’s on
Explore our full range of Festivals and events across Harrogate, all year round!
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