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Visiting Harrogate

Harrogate is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Harrogate?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in Harrogate then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

This should be enough to get you going in Harrogate!

FAQs About Harrogate

How Do I Get To Harrogate?

Driving directions to Harrogate:

  • From Leeds: Take the A61 and follow signs for Harrogate.
  • From York: Take the A59, which will take you directly to Harrogate.
  • From Manchester: Take the M62, then the A1(M) and exit at Junction 47 onto the A59 towards Harrogate.

Rail directions to Harrogate:

  • From Leeds: Trains run regularly from Leeds station to Harrogate station.
  • From York: Trains run regularly from York station to Harrogate station.
  • From London: Trains run regularly from London King's Cross station to Harrogate station, with one change at Leeds.

If you are already in the area, some nearby landmarks and towns to consider as starting points for your journey to Harrogate include:

  • Ripon Cathedral
  • Knaresborough Castle
  • Yorkshire Dales National Park

What's The Nearest Airport To Harrogate?

Leeds Bradford Airport is the nearest airport to Harrogate, located approximately 12 miles away. It is reachable by road via the A658 and A61, which takes around 25 minutes by car or taxi. Alternatively, there is a direct bus service (number 747) from the airport to Harrogate, which takes approximately 35 minutes.

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