RHS Garden Harlow Carr
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The delightful RHS Garden Harlow Carr is situated on the western edge of the spa town of Harrogate in North Yorkshire.
The beautiful 58 acre garden is set in a valley and contains a woodland garden, a stunning herbaceous garden, rock, bog and alpine gardens, wildflower garden and bird hide, Gardens through Time and the Queen Mother's Lake.
The gardens contain many rare species including Davidia, Oxydendrum and Stewartia. The woodland and arboretum boast excellent colourful displays of Rhododendrons and Camellias, while the swathe of hybrid candelabra primulas, astilbes and hostas along the cultivated streamside is spectacular.
The gardens were established in 1950 by Colonel Charles Grey, they were run by the Northern Horticultural Society until 2001, In 2001 the RHS merged with the Northern Horticultural Society. As part of the merger the RHS aquired Harlow Carr Garden. In the nineteenth century, following the discovery of sulphurous springs, a Bath House had been constructed on the site, this building was converted into a Study Centre and Library, which is still used today.
There are Year round events, sculpture, outdoor theatre, guided walks, quiz trails, workshops and free demonstrations. The extensive RHS Harlow Carr Plant Centre & Shop is home to a generous array of books, home wares and gifts.
Directions
RHS Garden Harlow Carr is situated on Crag Lane, off Otley Road (B6162) about a mile and a half from the centre of Harrogate. Car parking is free.