The Valley Gardens
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
View on Google MapsPhoto: Heather Staley
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 · 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
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
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
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
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
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
- 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
Quick answers
What are the opening hours of The Valley Gardens?
The Valley Gardens is open Mon–Sun 24 hours (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go).
Is The Valley Gardens any good?
The Valley Gardens is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 5,986 Google reviews.
Is The Valley Gardens dog-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at The Valley Gardens.
Is The Valley Gardens good for children?
Yes, The Valley Gardens is listed as good for children.
Is The Valley Gardens indoors or outdoors?
The Valley Gardens is mainly outdoors.
What ages is The Valley Gardens suitable for?
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?
Call The Valley Gardens on +44 1423 500600.