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Visiting by car
We offer free parking at every event, walking distance from the venue. Priority parking is available for blue badge holders. When you arrive, please follow the signs for your chosen event for the best car park. Parking Stewards will be on hand to help direct you.
If you are using a sat nav or Google Maps, please use the postcode HG2 8NZ and access from the junction of Wetherby Road on to Railway Road.
Electric Cars – Should you wish to charge car your car please contact us in advanced.
Visiting by bus
Bus Services from Harrogate Town Centre (drops off at Sainsburys on Wetherby Road):
Less than a mile’s walk to the main entrance gate around the perimeter of the Showground.
Visiting by bike or foot
Harrogate offers some scenic off-road cycle path links and the Yorkshire Event Centre has direct links with the Showground Greenway. We offer bike racks outside the venue. Details and directions for the Showground Greenway below:
Visiting by train
Harrogate is located midway between Leeds and York, with regular commuter train services on the local line.
We are about 2 miles from Harrogate train station, where taxis and buses are available to complete your journey.
Hornbeam Park station is about 1.5 miles from us, but there are no taxis available at this station without pre-booking. The station is connected to the Yorkshire Event Centre by a Showground Greenway so if you’d prefer a short walk or cycle, directions are here.
LNER run a regular schedule from London Kings Cross to Harrogate, including the new AZUMA service. Please visit the LNER website for timetables and booking information.
Visiting by air
We’re approximately 14 miles from Leeds Bradford Airport, which offers regular flights to UK, European and Worldwide destinations.
It’s a short 30 minute taxi or the 747 bus stops at Harrogate Bus station.
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Book your next event at The Great Yorkshire Events Centre