The Bilton Grange Estate

Harrogate’s Bilton Grange Estate, roughly bounded by Skipton Road, Bilton Lane, the Mere’s (or Mire’s) Lane public bridleway and Woodfield Road, was largely undeveloped until the start of the 20th century. In 1901, Harrogate Borough’s boundary was extended north-eastwards towards Old Bilton village and large tracts of farmland became available for development. Much of this land was bought by the Bilton Grange Estate Company from Nidd Hall’s Mountgarret family. This newly formed Company then divided the area into a large number of smaller plots which were then sold to builders. Construction took place in several phases over many years and was only completed in the late 1960s.

This often-overlooked part of Harrogate fulfilled an important role in supporting the town’s exploitation of its mineral waters, in the early part of the 20th century, by accommodating the necessary large workforce for its hotels and essential services.

Come along and see what Bilton Historical Society has discovered about the Bilton Grange Estate, its history and development, including its principal buildings, shops and businesses, as well as some of its families.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:

1030-1600

Location & directions

Bilton Community Centre, Tagg House, 48 Bilton Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 3DU

Directions:

Bilton Community Centre is on Bilton Lane, Harrogate, immediately facing the junction of Hill Top Avenue with Bilton Lane. It is within 100m level walking from the Bus Route 2 “Bilton” Hill Top Walk bus stop.

Contact on day:

Alan Gould

Telephone number:

+447871691844

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Only on-street parking on nearby streets is available in the vicinity of Bilton Community Centre Please park considerably so as not to inconvenience the local residents, pedestrians and other road users.

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