Let’s first talk about Harrogate and then, we will explore the best parking spots there, both free and paid.
Harrogate is a North Yorkshire spa town. The iron, sulphur, and salt-containing spa water was discovered in the 16th century and became known as ‘The English Spa‘ during the Georgian era. The town grew from the merger of two smaller settlements.
Because of the spa’s history, much of the 19th-century architecture has survived, including the Royal Bath Hospital, Royal Pump Room, St Wilfrid’s (which is Grade I listed), and the Royal Hall Theatre (which is Grade II listed and the only surviving Kursaal in Britain).
Samson Fox, an engineer and inventor from Harrogate, perfected the creation of water gas. He tested it on his own house, which became the first in Yorkshire to have gas lighting and heating. Fox was said to have ‘captured the sunlight for Harrogate‘ when this was eventually expanded to supply the entire town.
The Harrogate International Centre attracts the majority of visitors to the town. Visitors can find a variety of shops, restaurants, and hotels in the Montpellier quarter, which is popular for both shopping and nightlife.
The Great Yorkshire Showground is the heart of Harrogate’s agricultural industry. The Great Yorkshire Show, Countryside Live, and the Harrogate Flower Show are among the events.
Harrogate’s attractions include the spa, numerous parks such as Harlow Carr Gardens and The Stray, and the town is only 13 miles from the Yorkshire Dales National Park. It is also the birthplace of Yorkshire Tea and Harrogate Spring Water.
Harrogate has a population of over 75,000 people, with 350,000 visitors each year. This can make it difficult to find parking, especially for free or at a low cost. We’ve gathered all of the free options in Harrogate on this page to make your trip easier.
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Free Parking in Harrogate
Residential Streets
The best way to find free parking in any town is to park on unrestricted residential streets like a local. This can be difficult if you are unfamiliar with a neighborhood, so we’ve compiled a list of all the unrestricted streets to the north, east, south, and west of Harrogate centre. We’ve also included postcodes and walking distances.
North
Parking in the north of Harrogate is the closest you can get to the city centre, as well as being convenient for getting to the Convention Centre.
- Back Dragon Road HG1 5BB – 0.7 miles
- Kent Avenue HG1 2ES – 0.7 miles
- St Lukes Avenue HG1 2EH – 0.7 miles
- Hollins Crescent HG1 2JG – 0.7 miles
- Oakdale Avenue HG1 2JP – 0.8 miles
- Portland Crescent HG1 2TR – 0.8 miles
- Coppice Gate HG1 2DR – 0.9 miles
- Regent Grove HG1 4BN – 0.9 miles
East
The residential streets to the east of Harrogate are convenient for the Harrogate Town AFC grounds and the Harrogate District Hospital. The route into town will take you through The Stray, making it a pleasant walk.
- Coach Road HG1 4SW – 0.8 miles
- St Clements Road HG2 8LX – 1.1 miles
- St Catherines Road HG2 8JZ – 1.2 miles
- St Hildas Road HG2 8JY – 1.2 miles
- St Nicholas Road HG2 7PX – 1.3 miles
- Birstwith Road HG1 4TG – 1.3 miles
- St Andrews Crescent HG2 7RT – 1.3 miles
- Jesmond Road HG1 4RZ – 1.4 miles
- Malden Road HG1 4SF – 1.4 miles
- Rydal Road HG1 4SQ – 1.5 miles
- Stanhope Drive HG2 7RE – 1.5 miles
South
Residential streets in the south of Harrogate are a fairly short walk from the town centre.
- West Cliffe Grove HG2 0PL – 0.6 miles
- West Cliffe Terrace HG2 0PU – 0.7 miles
- West Cliffe Mews HG2 0PY – 0.7 miles
- Rutland Road HG1 2PY – 0.7 miles
- St Georges Road HG2 9BS – 0.8 miles
- St James Drive HG2 8HT – 0.8 miles
- Park Avenue South HG2 9BE – 0.8 miles
- Warwick Crescent HG2 8JA – 0.9 miles
- Westbourne Avenue HG2 9BD – 0.9 miles
- Rayleigh Road HG2 8QR – 1.1 miles
- Wheatlands Road East HG2 8PX – 1.2 miles
West
Parking to the west of the city will put you near the Valley Gardens and Royal Pump Room Museum, which you will walk by on your way to the centre.
- Clarence Drive HG1 2QE – 0.5 miles
- Duchy Road HG1 2EY – 0.7 miles
- Ebor Rise HG1 2QJ – 0.7 miles
- Heath Grove HG2 0PX – 0.8 miles
- Kent Road North HG1 2EX – 0.9 miles
- Lascelles Road HG2 0LA – 0.9 miles
- Florence Road HG2 0LD – 0.9 miles
- Rutland Drive HG1 2NS – 0.9 miles
- Kent Road HG1 2NH – 1.2 miles
When parking on residential streets, be considerate of the residents by keeping noise to a minimum, especially in the evening. On-street parking rules apply, such as not obstructing driveways or entrances and not parking on double-yellow lines.
Free Overnight & Sunday Parking in Harrogate
All of the following roads are free overnight from 6pm-9am Monday-Saturday, and all day Sunday:
- Esplanade HG2 0LN – 0.1 mile
- St Marys Walk HG2 0LW – 0.2 miles
- Crescent Road HG1 2RS – 0.3 miles
- Bower Street HG1 5BQ – 0.3 miles
- The Parade HG1 5ND – 0.4 miles
- Haywra Street HG1 5BJ – 0.4 miles
- Queensway HG1 5LX – 0.4 miles
- Victoria Road HG2 0EY – 0.5 miles
Cheapest Paid Parking Options in Harrogate
If you prefer the security and convenience of a paid parking lot, there are still affordable options available. We’ve compiled a list of the cheapest car parks in the city center, sorted by distance from the geographic center.
- West Park HG1 1HS – £1.40 for 2 hours, 4 hours maximum stay
- West Park Multi-Storey HG1 1HS – £1.00 for 2 hours
- Harrogate Station HG1 1TE – £2.00 for 2 hours
- Odeon Harrogate HG1 5LB – £1.40 for 2 hours
- Victoria Multi-Storey HG1 5LQ – £2.60 for 2 hours
- Harrogate Arms HG1 2QU – £2.00 for 2 hours
- Park View HG1 5LZ – £1.40 for 2 hours
We hope the information on this page can help you to find a suitable and free (or cheaper!) option for parking when you visit Harrogate.