New Park Heritage Walk

New Park was developed as an industrial suburb to Harrogate, effectively an independent community, which grew along the main Skipton and Ripon Roads in the 1840s. It was the location of the town's gas and electricity works plus quarries and an industrial laundry. Workers' housing was built and the district had a pub, shops, chapels, a school and an institute - and railway.

Walk with local expert Terry Williams as your guide to see how New Park evolved and remains a thriving community.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

13:00

Location & directions

Skipton Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 3HF

Directions:

Please meet outside the main entrance to New Park Primary Academy on Skipton Road.

Contact on day:

Terry Williams

Telephone number:

+447806639155

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please use the Eventbrite website to book your place using the link below. If there are any problems, please call the phone number below.

Booking contact name:

Geoff Brown

Booking telephone number:

+447521751914

Booking website:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-park-heritage-walk-tickets-1394901420699

Booking opens:

23 Jun 2025 09:00 PM

Booking closes:

13 Sep 2025 12:00 PM

Accessibility details

Skipton Road is on a gradient which is steep in places. There are no dedicated disabled/accessible parking bays. There are several busy roads to cross but controlled crossing points will be used where possible. In places the route is close to busy roads so there may be significant traffic noise. The nearest public and accessible toilets, baby changing etc are in Harrogate (approx 1 mile).

Additional information

Please wear suitable clothing and footwear, and bring water, sun-cream, sun-hat, umbrellas, as appropriate on the day. The nearest public and accessible toilets, baby changing etc are in Harrogate (approx 1 mile). The nearest refreshments are available at cafés in Harrogate. Limited on-street parking in surrounding streets. Dogs should be on a fixed short lead, well behaved and not trouble other participants.

Max no of people per tour:

20

Est. tour duration:

1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)

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