# The Valley Gardens, Harrogate — Opening Hours, Reviews & Visitor Info > Harrogate's Valley Gardens offers extensive playground equipment suitable for toddlers through to older children, plus picnic spots, an onsite restaurant and wheelchair-accessible facilities. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/harrogate/attractions/the-valley-gardens (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Park 🐾 Dogs Welcome # The Valley Gardens Harrogate, North Yorkshire [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7757895258438150492&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Heather Staley](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/104483796595009562186) **In short:** The Valley Gardens is a park in Harrogate, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 5,986 Google reviews, with dogs welcome. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About The Valley Gardens Harrogate's Valley Gardens offers extensive playground equipment suitable for toddlers through to older children, plus picnic spots, an onsite restaurant and wheelchair-accessible facilities. ## What's nearby - Japanese Garden next door - Old Magnesia Well Pump Room next door - Valley Gardens Play Area next door - The Sun Pavilion 200m away - The Duchy Hospital 400m away Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## Good to know ### Parking - ✓Free car park - ✓Free street - ✓Paid street ### Accessibility - ✓Accessible parking - ✓Accessible entrance - ✓Accessible toilet - ✓Accessible seating ### Payment - ✓Credit cards - ✓Debit cards - ✓Contactless Details via Google — worth confirming with the attraction before you travel, especially for access needs. ## Photos Photos via Google ## Opening hours **Monday** Open 24 hours **Tuesday** Open 24 hours **Wednesday** Open 24 hours **Thursday** Open 24 hours **Friday** Open 24 hours **Saturday** Open 24 hours **Sunday** Open 24 hours Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours. ## What visitors say [Sue Shellard](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111609715989516565141/reviews) ★★★★★ Great park for a walk & especially if you are a photographer. Plenty of seating. Kids play area at one end & tennis courts & crazy golf. Tea shop in the middle with outside seating. · via Google [T C](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/103789100091972641029/reviews) ★★★★★ Valley Gardens in Harrogate is lovely, we just missed the live music on Sunday but it left behind a merry buzz. The walk under the sun colonnade is lovely and quiet. The grounds are well maintained, there is an activity area with golf, ping-pong etc. There is a place for ice-cream (I had salted caramel, my mum - rum & raisin, my eldest lad - lemon curd and my youngest lad - cherry swirl). There are fountains and flowers and wells and trees, also plenty of benches to sit and enjoy it all from. · via Google [guitarste](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/111828884573276847385/reviews) ★★★★★ Beautifully kept. Lots of historical springs and wells throughout. A lovely Japanese garden. Some of the old out buildings could use a repair · via Google [Rabindra Singh](https://www.google.com/maps/contrib/101582636590859579606/reviews) ★★★★★ It's really a huge park with so many things to do for everyone. We enjoyed at Playing ground and visiting all around the park to view amazing flowers and cherry blossoms trees. · via Google [See all reviews on Google →](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m4!3m3!1s0x487953fcfc6381ed:0x6ba994a26be4a95c!9m1!1b1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Visitors say this park features beautiful, well-maintained gardens with diverse planting zones, a large playground, and activities like crazy golf and a skate park. They also highlight the tranquil atmosphere, ample seating, and the presence of cafes serving good coffee and food. Guests mention the park is family-friendly, dog-friendly, and offers clean facilities, including restrooms. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Address** Valley Drive, Harrogate, HG1 2SZ [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=53.9905016%2C-1.5514389) **Category** Parks & Play Areas **Guest rating** 4.7 / 5 (5,986 reviews) **Suitable for** All Ages **Setting** Outdoor **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Destination** Harrogate [More attractions in Harrogate](https://staycation.co.uk/harrogate/attractions) ★ 4.7 (5,986 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.visitharrogate.co.uk/events/valley-gardens-1940s-day-p1258951?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=attraction) [01423 500 600](tel:01423500600) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Harrogate **Postcode** HG1 2SZ **Payment** Cards, Contactless **Plus Code** 9C5WXCRX+6C [Directions ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/dir//''/data=!4m7!4m6!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s0x487953fcfc6381ed:0x6ba994a26be4a95c!3e0?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [More photos on Google ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487953fcfc6381ed:0x6ba994a26be4a95c!10e5?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) [Write a review ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m3!3m2!1s0x487953fcfc6381ed:0x6ba994a26be4a95c!12e1?g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) ### 🏨 Places to stay near Harrogate Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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The Valley Gardens suits all ages. ### Is The Valley Gardens wheelchair accessible? The Valley Gardens has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet. ### Is there parking at The Valley Gardens? Yes: free car park, free street parking and paid street parking. ### How do I contact The Valley Gardens? 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