The Harrogate Bus Company operates buses in and around the city of Harrogate and across north Yorkshire. In particular, it runs the award-winning line 36, which connects Harrogate, Ripon and Leeds with buses every 10 minutes throughout the day.
With regular buses running to Leeds, Knaresborough, Wetherby, Ripon, Pateley Bridge, Knaresborough and throughout Harrogate catching the bus is the perfect way to start your family day out.
“Burnsall is a great spot but its popular so gets very busy You can pay about £5 to park in the field by the river where you can have a paddle and picnic. There’s a toilet block too. The pub across the road is nice too and you can walk along the river from there.” FW July ’13
Updated 2025: Parking is now £12
“Filey is great with a huge stretch of beach to stroll along. There is one arcade on the front at the north bay I think it is,with a fab cafe that do home made cakes & hot choc next door & fish & chips few shops up also!” SW March ’14
Situated on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales within a steep rocky gorge of the River Ure.
Nearest postcode: HG4 4DY
At the bottom of the show ground carpark in Harrogate there is a river which is great for paddling in. Either park at the Squash club and walk from the top end or park near Fodder. Why not make a day of it & buy your picnic from Fodder or finish off with tea in the Travellers Rest which is just a short walk away (and has a great kids menu & is dog friendly too)
There are 3 council provided paddling pools in our area.
The three pools are free to use and are open from May bank holiday, at the end of May, to the first week in September.
“Saltburn is beautiful. You can walk for miles along the beach. Theres a small pier and also if you walk the other way theres a fish/chip shop. Over the roads a park as well. On the front of the pier theres a small ‘penny arcade’. . Have fun !” JM Mar ’14
“Whitby! Good fish and chips and there are arcades too! Go to Hadleys if you go-best fish and chips!x
FP Mar ’14
