RHS Harlow Carr
Crag Lane, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1QB
A 58-acre RHS garden in Harrogate, with streamside planting, woodland and displays suited to northern growing conditions.
Visit information checked 17 August 2026
Garden UK guide
Why visit RHS Harlow Carr?
Harlow Carr is the RHS garden for northern growing conditions. Its planting responds to Yorkshire's cooler, wetter climate rather than copying a southern garden. The Streamside garden, woodland, Winter Walk and alpine areas provide ideas for difficult sites, while the kitchen garden and borders offer combinations that can be adapted at home. The library, garden centre and changing seasonal displays also make this a useful day out for gardeners who want practical ideas as well as a walk.
What to see
- Follow the Streamside garden through moisture-loving planting beside the water.
- Compare seasonal colour in the Winter Walk, woodland and main borders.
- Visit the alpine areas, kitchen garden and RHS horticultural library.
Plan your visit
- Best for
- Gardeners seeking planting ideas for cooler, wetter parts of the UK, plus families wanting a full garden day out.
- Before you go
- The garden is extensive and opening times change between summer and winter. Check the RHS visitor page for current hours, tickets and access information before travelling.
Garden features
Location
Crag Lane, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1QB
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