This Christmas, step into a magical festive world where history and imagination meet, in the long-awaited sequel to 2019's award-winning 'Night at the Mansion'. A troop of not-so-angelic cherubs have escaped from the … Read more
Join us for a summer of creative play with our brand new Playscape, created by the wonderful Wild Rumpus. With over 100 acres of gardens to explore, Harewood House is one of England’s 18th century Treasure Houses … Read more
This summer, as part of our Biennial season, we are celebrating all things craft. Throughout August, join us for a series of weekends dedicated to making, music and merriment, with demonstrations, workshops, BBQ, pop-up … Read more
Workshops
24 – 26 August 2024
For our summer of craft, we're delighted to welcome back Jim Parkyn to Harewood, for a series of model making workshops as part of our Make It Harewood Weekends. This August Bank Holiday, join sculptor, model maker and character designer Jim Parkyn for a special model making workshop where you can make your very own Harewood creature! With over 25 years in the animation industry, Jim has been involved in … Read more
Experiences
24 – 26 August 2024Free for members
This summer, as part of our Biennial season, we are celebrating all things craft. Throughout August, join us for a series of weekends dedicated to making, music and merriment, with demonstrations, workshops, BBQ, pop-up bar and a live DJ set. MAKE IT HAREWOOD: WEEKEND TWO What's on this weekend – MUSIC, FOOD + DRINK Live DJ Set Sat 24, Sun 25 + Mon 26 Aug | 11am–3pm | The Courtyard Relax in the … Read more
Families
20 July – 1 September 2024Free for members
Join us for a summer of creative play with our brand new Playscape, created by the wonderful Wild Rumpus. With over 100 acres of gardens to explore, Harewood House is one of England’s 18th century Treasure Houses and is the perfect place to create lasting family memories. Running throughout the summer holidays, you are invited to join our new play experiences. This summer, let your children's imaginations … Read more
Workshops
18 August – 9 October 2024
The Private Apartments on the first floor of Harewood House have hosted artists, presidents, kings and queens for over 250 years, and have been used by the Lascelles family since the 18th century. You will be guided around rooms that are still in use by the 8th Earl and Countess, filled with objects and artwork that reflect their family’s diverse interests and tastes. Learn about the Apartments’ adaptations … Read more
Families
8 August – 17 October 2024
We are excited to welcome you to our enchanting outdoor pre-school programme, Tree Toddlers. Tree Toddlers is designed for curious pre-schoolers aged 3-5, who will be accompanied by caregivers. Our sessions are a delightful blend of fun & learning set amidst the beauty of the Harewood woodland. Every session is brimming with a wide array of activities & experiences that aim to ignite … Read more
Exhibitions
28 June – 20 October 2024
The third Harewood Biennial Create / Elevate celebrates the power of craft to surprise, inspire and bring people together to imagine new worlds. Presented within Harewood House and across its landscapes and gardens, it brings together the work of 16 British and international artists, designers and craft collectives including four major new commissions. Showcasing a range of arts and crafts techniques, the … Read more
Events
22 March – 3 November 2024
Treat yourself to a quintessential English afternoon tea at Harewood. Experience the high life with our carefully curated selection of artisan teas, hand crafted sandwiches and freshly baked cakes and scones. Prices £29.95 per person for members/ £14.95 per child** £34.95 per person for non members*/ £19.95 per child* * Complimentary entry to Harewood House, Gardens and Grounds on the day of your … Read more
Families
21 January – 15 December 2024
Discover the joy of being creative with our Monthly Harewood Art Club. Taking place on the third Sunday of every month, each session will allow children to release their inner artist while developing new skills. All sessions are led by an experienced art teacher and will feature different themes to explore each month and will take place within the Education Suite, located inside our Courtyard. 15 September … Read more
Workshops
31 August 2024
For our final Make It Harewood Weekend, join Create/Elevate Artist Rosa Harradine, and learn first how she creates her beautiful brushes, which can be seen on display as part of our Biennial Exhibition. Rosa will discuss the techniques and history of brush-making and you will learn how to make three different brushes using tampico, arenga and broomcorn fibres. These will be bound with nylon cord and finished with … Read more
Workshops
31 August 2024
For our final Make It Harewood Weekend, join Create/Elevate Artist Rosa Harradine, and learn first hand how to create beautiful cobweb brooms. The cobweb broom is the broom you never knew you needed! Perfect for cobwebs in high-up ceiling corners, but also other hard-to-reach places like underneath the dishwasher, behind the fridge or radiator, in between blinds or on top of curtain rails. You will learn how to … Read more
Experiences
31 August – 1 September 2024Free for members
This summer, as part of our Biennial season, we are celebrating all things craft. Throughout August, join us for a series of weekends dedicated to making, music and merriment, with demonstrations, workshops, BBQ, pop-up bar and a live DJ set. Live DJ Set Sat 31 Aug + Sun 1 Sep | 11am–3pm | The Courtyard Relax in the Courtyard and enjoy our live DJ set from DJ Downtown Science @andydowntownscience Food + … Read more
Workshops
1 September 2024Free for members
As part of our Make It Harewood: Summer of Craft events, join us for a guided walk with Harewood Biennial artist Rebecca Chesney, to visit her installation Conditions at Present, which is installed within the South Park at Harewood. Conditions at Present is an installation of 25 windsocks made from reclaimed fabric from tents salvaged from music festivals. Tents provide shelter in times of crisis or displacement. … Read more
Workshops
7 September 2024
In this three hour beginners’ workshop, you will explore watercolour techniques to create butterfly paintings that celebrate these enchanting and delicate creatures. You will learn to mix, layer and blend colour, embracing the fluid medium of watercolour before experimenting by mixing your own colour chart. Throughout the workshop you will observe live demonstrations and follow illustrated process sheets, … Read more