Description
Valley Gardens and the adjacent Pinewoods in Harrogate comprise about 17 acres of park, woodland, and floral displays. It is believed that a greater number of mineral springs come to the surface in Valley Gardens than in any other known location on earth. 36 of Harrogate’s 88 mineral wells are found within the gardens, with no two being alike. The floral displays are spectacular and include a rhododendron area, a magnificent dahlia garden and seasonal bedding displays that are re-planted throughout the year.
For more information about Valley Gardens, please visit the Harrogate Borough Council web page.
Photo Gallery
Please visit our Photo Gallery to gain a better appreciation of the beauty of Valley Gardens. To view Historical Photographs of the Gardens, please click here.
Press Coverage
For press coverage of Valley Gardens and Friends of Valley Gardens, please click here.
Facilities
- Beautiful flowers and walking paths linking to the Pinewoods and RHS Harlow Carr
- Sun Pavilion - events and entertainment (Managed by Harrogate International Centre)
- Historic Spa Wells and Pump House
- Children’s Play Area (renovated and improved in 2009)
- Colonnades walk
- Orienteering course (maps available at Harrogate Information Center)(For more information about Orienteering, visit the Claro Orienteering Club or download a brochure produced by Harrogate Borough Council)
- Floral Audio Tour (Details available at the Harrogate Information Center)
- Model boating pond - You can use your own boat anytime or watch Claro Marine Modelers from 10:00 to 12:00 every Sunday morning, weather permitting
- Magnesia Well Cafe selling light refreshments
- Skateboard and BMX Park
- Summer Band Concerts at the Bandstand
- Games in Parks (managed by Harrogate Borough Council) including: 4 Tennis Courts, Pitch and Putt Golf (18 holes), Crazy Golf (18 holes), Disc Golf (9 “holes”) and Table Tennis
2009 Britain in Bloom - Best public park in the United Kingdom
2004 Gold Medal in Entente Florale (Europe in Bloom)
History
A detailed History of Valley Gardens can be found here. It is followed by an outline giving significant dates.