A Walk on Valley Drive

Valley Drive was built in the mid-1890s and overlooks Harrogate's lovely Valley Gardens. This walk looks at the origins and history of this elegant street and provides details of residents and visitors to this famous spa town through time. The walk begins close to the entrance to the Gardens and the Pump Room Museum, along the Drive to the recently restored King Edward VII gates into the Gardens.

Timings & Tours

Wednesday 11 September:

1400

Location & directions

Valley Gardens, Valley Drive, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2TA

Directions:

The walk will start from the entrance to Valley Gardens opposite the Royal Pump Room Museum on Royal Parade.

Contact on day:

Paul Jennings

Telephone number:

+441423506509

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book using the Eventbrite website link. In case of difficulty, please call Geoff Brown.

Booking contact name:

Geoff Brown

Booking telephone number:

+447521751914

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/980258267867?aff=oddtdtcreator

Booking opens:

10 Aug 2024 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

11 Sep 2024 01:00 PM

Accessibility details

There is wheelchair access but it should be noted that the walk does begin with an incline before levelling off. Public toilets (including Accessible facilities) are available in Valley Gardens and Crescent Gardens. The walk is 10 minutes from the bus and rail stations. On-street disc parking is available, time-limited to between 1 and 3 hours. There are public car parks in the town centre. Refreshments are available within Valley Gardens and on Cold Bath Road both less than 1/4 mile walk. Dogs should be on a fixed short lead, well behaved and not trouble other participants

Additional information

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear, and bring water, sun-cream, sun-hat, umbrellas, as appropriate on the day.

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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