Bilton, Harrogate
Encyclopedia
Bilton is a major suburb of Harrogate
, North Yorkshire
, situated to the north-east of the town centre. It is a well-served suburb with access to four churches, two primary schools and its own library. In addition there are a number of shops and a wide variety of pubs. The Red Cat Cottage
(formerly Red Cat Inn), a Grade II listed building is located in the area. It is situated close to the Nidd Gorge
conservation area.
It is one of the oldest areas of Harrogate, many buildings dating from before Harrogate itself. Since its foundation as a number of separate villages, it has grown greatly over the decades and is now characterised by a mix of dense terraced housing, semi detached housing estates from the mid 20th century and larger detached houses on the fringe from the last 20 years.
On the first May Bank Holiday each year the Bilton Gala
takes place . The first Gala was held in 1977 and the event which is attended by many local families raises money for groups and organisations within the local community.
, resulting in very heavy congestion at peak times, and heavy traffic throughout the day.
The number 2 bus route serves Bilton every ten minutes and runs to/from Harrogate bus station
. It is split into service 2a and 2b, 2a serving the Knox area of Bilton while 2b heads along Bilton Lane.
A railway station is proposed
on the Harrogate Line
at Bilton.
Harrogate
Harrogate is a spa town in North Yorkshire, England. The town is a tourist destination and its visitor attractions include its spa waters, RHS Harlow Carr gardens, and Betty's Tea Rooms. From the town one can explore the nearby Yorkshire Dales national park. Harrogate originated in the 17th...
, North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire is a non-metropolitan or shire county located in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England, and a ceremonial county primarily in that region but partly in North East England. Created in 1974 by the Local Government Act 1972 it covers an area of , making it the largest...
, situated to the north-east of the town centre. It is a well-served suburb with access to four churches, two primary schools and its own library. In addition there are a number of shops and a wide variety of pubs. The Red Cat Cottage
Red Cat Cottage
The Red Cat Cottage , a Grade II listed building, is now a residence that sits at the top of Bachelor Gardens in Bilton, a district of Harrogate in North Yorkshire, England....
(formerly Red Cat Inn), a Grade II listed building is located in the area. It is situated close to the Nidd Gorge
Nidd Gorge
Nidd Gorge makes up a section of the River Nidd in North Yorkshire, England, in which the river enters a deep ravine with sheer, tree covered valley sides. The river as a whole flows from its source near Great Whernside in Nidderdale , to its confluence with the River Ouse near Nun Monkton...
conservation area.
On the first May Bank Holiday each year the Bilton Gala
Bilton Gala
The Bilton Gala takes place in Bilton, Harrogate, North Yorkshire on the first Bank Holiday in May each year.The first Bilton Gala took place in 1977 to mark the Queen’s Silver Jubilee...
takes place . The first Gala was held in 1977 and the event which is attended by many local families raises money for groups and organisations within the local community.
Transport
There are a limited number of roads out of Bilton, and all lead onto Skipton RoadA59 road
The A59 is a major road in the United Kingdom that runs from Liverpool in Merseyside, to York in North Yorkshire.-Merseyside:The A59 begins in the centre of Liverpool at the mouth of the Birkenhead Tunnel, and heads north out of the city, first as Scotland Road in Vauxhall, then Kirkdale Road,...
, resulting in very heavy congestion at peak times, and heavy traffic throughout the day.
The number 2 bus route serves Bilton every ten minutes and runs to/from Harrogate bus station
Harrogate bus station
Harrogate bus station serves the town of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England. The bus station is managed by the Harrogate & District.The bus station is situated in Harrogate Town Centre just off Station Parade less than 100 metres away from the railway station. There are 13 stands and the main...
. It is split into service 2a and 2b, 2a serving the Knox area of Bilton while 2b heads along Bilton Lane.
A railway station is proposed
Proposed railway stations in England
Proposed railway stations in England. This page lists proposed railway stations which do not have their own articles.-Great Western Main Line:Proposed new stations on the Great Western Main LineThames Valley Park railway station...
on the Harrogate Line
Harrogate Line
The Harrogate Line is the name given to a passenger rail service through parts of North Yorkshire and the West Yorkshire Metro area of northern England connecting Leeds to York by way of Harrogate and Knaresborough. The service is operated by Northern Rail, with a few additional workings by East...
at Bilton.