Rudding Park

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Rudding Park, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1JH

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About

Winner of the Accessibility Award at the annual AA Hospitality Awards 2022 and Catey Accessibility Awards 2018 and winner of Happy Holidays Award 2013 Disabled Motoring UK, Rudding Park understands that every guest has different needs and is committed to ensuring the facilities are accessible to all.

The Follifoot Wing was designed and built with access in mind and has one fully accessible double/twin bedroom with adjoining en suite wet room. There are two additional adapted/accessible double bedrooms in the Follifoot Wing.

The rooms in the Ribston Wing have two adapted/accessible double bedrooms. These five rooms all have interconnecting doors to adjoining double non-adapted bedrooms.

There are 38 bedrooms on the ground floor with level access throughout. All rooms have plentiful light from large windows.

Clocktower Brasserie is located on ground level and is easily accessible from the car park. The outside terrace has level access from the Restaurant and upper levels can be reached by gentle sloping stone flagged ramps.

A lift is available for hotel residents to access Horto Restaurant.

A lift is available for hotel residents to access the Spa where there are a number of accessible/adapted changing facilities.  A hoist is available for ease of access to the indoor swimming pool and hydrotherapy pool.

The private cinema is located on the lower ground floor and is fully accessible with 5 of the seats having level access and additional space at the front for wheelchairs.

Both the Golf Clubhouse and Golf Academy have level access. There are also accessible changing and toilet facilities at both sites.

The 300 acres of parkland and grounds are gently undulating with smooth footpaths for ease of access through the 300 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland.

Blue badge parking spaces are adjacent to Hotel Reception. Valet parking is also available.

All public areas have ground level access. Lifts are available with audio/visual displays to access the facilities and rooms on other levels.

Wheelchair accessible/adapted guest toilets are available on the ground floor in both the Restaurant and Conference and Banqueting areas.

The signage is consistent with clear capital letters throughout.

There are two manual wheelchairs available within the Hotel for guest use. Mobility scooters can also be charged – please ask at Reception.

Rudding Park extends a warm welcome to all guests and has a reputation for outstanding service. Many guest-facing staff have undergone disability and sensory awareness training.

Voted “Best Hotel in England” by Visit England Awards for Excellence 2018 this elegant hotel, set in 300 acres of 19th parkland, has an award-winning restaurant and a luxury spa.  The award winning spa, voted “Best New Spa” by The Good Spa Guide 2017, includes an indoor swimming pool, juniper log sauna and bucket shower.  Other facilities include a resident’s gym, cinema and two golf courses. 

Rudding Park is located 3 miles south of Harrogate in a rural location, within easy reach of both York and Leeds and the A1(M) motorway. The nearest main railway station is Harrogate and Leeds/Bradford Airport is a 30 minute drive.

Please find below links to the detailed Rudding Park Accessibility Guide and Accessibility Technical Specifications:

https://www.ruddingpark.co.uk/accessibility/

 

Guide Prices

Number of Rooms / Units
8
Room / Unit TypeRoom / Unit Tariff*
Follifoot Wing Double (En-suite)£358.00 per room (breakfast included)
Follifoot Wing Spa Double (En-suite)*£463.00 per room (breakfast included)
Follifoot Wing Spa Single (En-suite)*£431.00 per room (breakfast included)
Follifoot Wing Suite (En-suite)£838.00 per room (breakfast included)
Follifoot Wing Twin (En-suite)£358.00 per room (breakfast included)
Junior Suite* (En-suite)£623.00 per room (breakfast included)
Ribston Wing Double (En-suite)£263.00 per room (breakfast included)
Ribston Wing Suite* (En-Suite)£623.00 per room (breakfast included)

*All rates are per room, per night and include: Yorkshire Breakfast, Wireless Internet Access, Swimming Pool, Juniper Log Sauna and Bucket Shower, VAT at 20%, Reduced Golf Green Fees
*Roof Top Spa and Garden included for guests staying in a Spa Room or Suite.

Facilities

Accessibility - Food and Drink

  • Dietary requirements catered for - A selection of food is offered for a range of dietary requirements. 
  • Quieter table  - A table located in a quieter area is available, where noise is minimised. 
  • Table service as standard or on request   - Table service is available as standard or on request. 
  • Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet - There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site.  

Accessibility - General

  • Additional detailed accessibility information:
  • Disability awareness / equality training - Disability awareness / equality training is provided for staff. 
  • Emergency evacuation plan for disabled people - Personal or General Emergency Evacuation Plans are in place for disabled customers. 
  • Facilities for assistance dogs - Facilities are available for assistance dogs e.g. water bowls, toilet area, within the grounds of the venue or nearby. 
  • Lift  - There are lift(s) available.  An evacuation chair should also be available in case of emergency.
  • Map / floorplan showing accessibility facilities - A map or floorplan showing accessibility facilities is available.  
  • Standard bathroom with separate shower unit - There is at least one bathroom for a standard bedroom with a separate shower unit or wetroom, instead of a shower over a bath. 
  • Step-free access to all or most areas - There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift. As a minimum, there is step-free access to an accessible toilet and at least one food and beverage outlet, where available. 
  • Step-free entrance - There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance. This may be via a ramp or lift. 
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet in public areas - A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users, and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements, is available within the main public areas. 

Accessibility - Parking

  • Designated accessible parking is available within 50 metres of the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance if applicable.
  • Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance - There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance. 

Accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible bedrooms and bathrooms

  • Emergency assistance alarm - An emergency assistance alarm is available in at least one wheelchair-accessible bedroom and/or wheelchair-accessible bathroom. 
  • Ground floor bedroom with en-suite bathroom - There is at least one ground floor bedroom with an en-suite bathroom. 
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom - bath only   - There is at least one wheelchair-accessible bathroom which has a bath, with a transfer seat and grab rails, rather than a roll-in shower. 
  • Wheelchair-accessible bathroom with roll-in shower  - There is at least one wheelchair-accessible bathroom with a level floor, including a roll-in shower. 
  • Wheelchair-accessible bedroom with an adjoining bedroom - There is at least one wheelchair-accessible bedroom with an adjoining bedroom. 
  • Wheelchair-accessible bedroom - There is at least one wheelchair-accessible bedroom to accommodate wheelchair users and others with mobility impairments. 

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Situated three miles south of Harrogate, Rudding Park lies off the A658 linking the A61 from Leeds to the A59 York Road. Access from the A1 (M) is best from J47.

From M1/M62

From the M1 or M62 (M621) in Leeds follow the A61 Harrogate signs.

At the roundabout with the A658 (Bradford/York Road) follow the brown tourist signs to Rudding Park (3 miles).

From A1(M)

Exit the A1 (M) at Junction 47 signposted Harrogate, Knaresborough and take the exit off the roundabout onto the A59. For the next four consecutive roundabouts take the second exit signposted Bradford. After the fourth roundabout follow the brown tourist signs to Rudding Park.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Public Transport Directions

Harrogate station (HGT) is situated on Station Parade in the centre of Harrogate and 3.1 miles from the Hotel. The bus station is adjacent to the train station.

There is a taxi rank outside the main entrance to the train station.

Bus Stops are located either side of the road at the entrances to the Hotel and the Holiday Park with buses to Harrogate, Leeds and Wetherby. Buses are wheelchair accessible.

By Helicopter

Grid reference: OS 104

Co-ordinates N53O58.3’

W001O29.6

Opening Times

Season (1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026)