Additional Information
Some additional information about parking in harrogate, to cater to all your parking needs
On-street parking
Harrogate makes visitors welcome, as tourism brings a lot of money into the area. For a town with such old and narrow streets, parking in Harrogate is relatively easy, and on-street parking is surprisingly plentiful. It’s pay and display, and there are inner and outer zones. In the inner zone, you will pay £4.20 for the three hour maximum – it’s a little less far out. There are also short stay areas, perfect for quick shopping trips, where parking spaces are available for 20 minutes in Princes Street and Cambridge Crescent, and 40 minutes in Oxford Street and Cheltenham Crescent. There is also a Disc Parking zone in the centre – you can pick up a clock disc from Tourist Information, council offices or from many other businesses, and you can stay free of charge for the time period stated on the sign.
Off-street parking
Harrogate was the first town in the UK to implement the smart parking system, AppyParking. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play and you’ll have real time information on available parking spaces anywhere in the town centre. There are seven pay-and-display surface car parks in Harrogate, open 24 hours, and three multi-storey, long stay car parks. They’re all locked overnight, and if you’re late getting back, there’s a £60 charge to release your car:
West Park. Tower Street, HG1 1HS. 343 parking spaces, 4 disabled spots, open 07:15 to 21:30 every day, including bank holidays, but excluding New Year’s Day and Christmas Day. Victoria Car Park. East Parade, HG1 5LQ. 776 parking spaces, 26 disabled spots. Open 07:00 to 19:30, Monday to Saturday, 10:00 to 16:00 on Sunday, closed Easter Sunday and Christmas Day. Shopmobility is on Level 10. Jubilee Car Park. Union Street, HG1 1DJ. 444 parking spaces, 16 disabled spots. If you’re here for the Convention Centre, this is the car park for you. Open 07:00 to 23:00, Sunday to Wednesday, and till midnight Thursday to Saturday. Closed New Year’s Day and Christmas Day.Public transport
Harrogate has four railway stations, with regular and frequent services to Leeds and a daily direct service to London.
The bus station is in the centre of town and serves local towns, as well as Harrogate districts.
Leeds Bradford International Airport is only ten miles away.
Disabled parking
Parking is free in designated bays for Blue Badge holders.
Parking restrictions & event days
Parking in Harrogate is subject to fewer restrictions than most English towns of similar size, and what restrictions there are do not apply between 6pm and 8am the following morning.
Overnight, weekends & bank holidays
Parking is available on bank holidays at lower rates than usual, but all multi-storey car parks close on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, and one also on Easter Sunday.
Nearby attractions
Harrogate is a town of parks and gardens, and the RHS’s northern outpost, Harlow Carr, is a pleasant walk from the town centre (and has its own car park). The town is filled with interesting historical buildings. And you’re right on top of the Dales – wonderful walking country with pleasant inns and restaurants.