All you need to plan your trip to Harrogate


Make a weekend of it! Good hotels, good eating, and all at the entrance to the stunning Yorkshire Dales.


Richly cultural and sophisticated, Harrogate is home to the Harrogate International Festival - one of Europe’s most prestigious music and arts festivals - and a plethora of wonderful cultural venues hosting the biggest and best artists from around the world. The town is located at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales, one of the UK’s largest, wildest and most beautiful national parks, and only 20 miles from the stunning city of York and its many visitor attractions; and as the host of the Tour de France 2014 opening day, it’ll be in the spotlight as never before!


VISITOR INFO – AT A GLANCE


Show website: for much more information and for all updates simply visit the show website at www.theflooringshow.com


Contact: if you require help on any aspect of the show, please contact the event team on +44 (0) 1423 779967.


The Venue: Harrogate International Centre Kings Road, Harrogate North Yorkshire, HG1 5LA


Tel: +44 (0) 1423 500500 Fax: +44 (0) 1423 537210 or visit: www.harrogateinternationalcentre.co.uk


Travelling by road:


From London: take the M1 then A1(M), exit Wetherby (9 miles from Harrogate) and follow signage


From the North: A1, exit Wetherby or Knaresborough (Knaresborough exit is 8 miles from Harrogate) From the East: M621 then A1(M), exit Wetherby From the West: M56 to M62 then A1(M), exit Wetherby


Car parking - FREE for all days: The Harrogate International Centre has a large underground car park which will be FREE OF CHARGE to all registered Flooring Show visitors on all three open days (first come first served).


ACCOMMODATION – SPOILT FOR CHOICE!


Harrogate offers accommodation to suit every taste and budget. The town’s grand Edwardian mansion house hotels were built for visitors flocking to reap the benefits of the healing spa waters. Packed with character, yet boasting every modern convenience, there are many such establishments within easy strolling distance of the Show.


There are also chic new boutique hotels, combining period architecture with stylish decor and lavish facilities; and a multitude of smaller, more relaxed places to stay including serviced apartments and self-catering options.


What’s more, a new 107-room Premier Inn directly connected to the HIC will be operational by September. Most exhibition venues only have one on-site hotel – HIC will now have two!


HOW TO BOOK: Reservation Highway has again been appointed as the show’s official accommodation agent. They have block-booked a variety of different rooms close to the exhibition, and often at special rates that you may not be able to find elsewhere. To see the full list, and for the online booking form, simply go to the ‘Visit’ section of the show website.


For more information visit www.theflooringshow.com


Travelling by rail: train services to and from London Kings Cross are run by East Coast Line to either Leeds or York, from here there are regular Northern Rail services to Harrogate. East Coast runs a direct service from King’s Cross at 5.33pm and a direct return at 7.34am.


National Rail enquiries: +44 (0)8457 484950.


Shuttle bus: a complimentary bus service will be running from Harrogate railway station to The Flooring Show during the show opening hours.


Travelling by air: Leeds Bradford International Airport (www.leedsbradfordairport.co.uk) is 20 minutes from Harrogate; now three flights a day by BA from Heathrow and at great prices! Manchester International (www.manchesterairport.co.uk) is 90 minutes from Harrogate, with direct train services to Leeds station.


Hotels & accommodation: see below.


Taxis: Blue Line Taxis can be contacted on +44 (0)1423 530830 or Yellow Line Taxis can be contacted on +44 (0)1423 521531.


Opening times: Sunday 21st September:


9.00am – 6.00pm


Monday 22nd September: 9.00am – 6.00pm Tuesday 23rd September: 9.00am – 4.00pm


AFTER HOURS – WITH DISCOUNTS TOO…


Harrogate has always been renowned for its networking opportunities. With dozens of bars, pubs, cafes and restaurants within a short stroll of the Show venue, you can relax, entertain, or be entertained to your hearts content!


New restaurants such as Carluccios and Jamies are opening this summer, and all the old favourites are still there. What’s more, the HIC has arranged special discounts for distribution to Show visitors, with up to 25% off meals in certain restaurants.


More info on the discounts will be in the Show Preview.


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