RHS Harlow Carr at a glance
RHS Garden Harlow Carr is run by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) and sits on Crag Lane, Harrogate HG3 1QB. It is a ticketed garden, so you pay at the gate or book a day ticket online.
Prices depend on the day, not on a single fixed rate. The garden uses three adult day rates, called Saver, Off-peak and Standard. Children aged 5 to 16 pay £6, under 5s go free and RHS members enter free without booking.
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The garden ticket is the direct way in. Harewood and its deer park are a different estate near Leeds, so pick them only if you want a second garden or a guided walk on another day.
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- One-day ticket
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Guided deer park walk
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RHS Harlow Carr tickets and prices in 2026
Adult and child day prices for 2026.
| Ticket | Price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Adult, online Saver | £13.60 | Weekdays from October to March, except 26 to 30 October |
| Adult, online Off-peak | £15.70 | Winter weekends and normal summer weekdays; also 26 to 30 October |
| Adult, online Standard | £17.20 | Weekends from April to September, plus weekdays 25 to 29 May and 20 July to 4 September |
| Adult, at the gate | £18.40 | No advance booking needed |
| Child, 5 to 16 years | £6 | Under 5s are free |
| RHS member | Free | No advance booking |
For most visitors, booking a Saver or Off-peak ticket online is the cheapest way in, and the gate price is the highest.
Opening hours and the seasons
Hours change through the year, so check the current times before you go.
Winter hours
In winter the garden is open daily from 09:30 to 16:00, with last entry at 15:00. It is closed on 25 December. Do not assume these winter times apply in summer.
Seasonal rates
The three adult rates follow the calendar of weekdays, weekends and school holidays in the table above. A weekday in January is the cheapest kind of visit.
Other discounts
Adults who arrive without a car pay £12.90, and certain UK benefit recipients with their companions pay £1. Conditions and proof differ, so confirm them with the garden before you travel.
Glow in winter
Glow is a separate evening event on selected dates from 26 November to 30 December 2026. Tickets for non-members start from £15.25 for adults and from £8.75 for children, members from £9.50, member children from £5. Under 5s are free. Prices start "from" these amounts, so the final cost depends on the date.
Walk from Valley Gardens to Harlow Carr
You can walk to the garden from town. The route runs from Valley Gardens through the Pinewoods and is about 1.5 miles, or 2.4 km. That figure is for this route only, not from every hotel or from the station. Add the walk to Valley Gardens first if you start elsewhere.
The garden is a separate ticketed site at the end of the walk, so the path itself costs nothing. Read more about the park at the start of the route on our Valley Gardens and The Stray page, and about other routes on the Harrogate walks page.
Getting to the garden
On foot, by bus or by car.
On foot
The Valley Gardens route is the most direct way from the town centre. Wear shoes that cope with a woodland path.
By bus
Bus route 6 stops at Harlow Grange, followed by a short walk. Check the timetable for your day.
By car
The garden has its own car park. Parking rules on event days can differ, so check before you drive. For parking in town, see getting to Harrogate.
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RHS Harlow Carr: frequently asked questions
How much is RHS Harlow Carr in 2026?
Online adult day tickets are £13.60 (Saver), £15.70 (Off-peak) or £17.20 (Standard). At the gate an adult pays £18.40. Children aged 5 to 16 pay £6 and under 5s are free.
Do I need to book in advance?
RHS members enter free without booking. Everyone else can pay at the gate or book online, which is cheaper.
When is the garden open?
In winter it is open daily 09:30 to 16:00 with last entry at 15:00, and it is closed on 25 December. Check the hours for your date, especially in summer.
Can I walk from Harrogate to Harlow Carr?
Yes. The route from Valley Gardens through the Pinewoods is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km).
Is Glow included in a normal ticket?
No. Glow is a separate evening event on selected dates from 26 November to 30 December 2026, with its own prices.