Free Family Fun
Enjoy a range of free activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity. From minibeast hunts and regency inspired garden games to craft stations and colouring corners, there’s plenty to discover, at no extra cost! These activities included with Harewood day tickets and Membership.
Adventure Playscape
Follow the winding path through the woods and you’ll discover an enchanting experience, featuring climbing towers, bridges, slides, hideouts, swings and a zipwire, offering a mixture of physical and sensory play for all ages of children.
Adventure Playscape
Free for Members
Minibeast Safari Walk
Looking for fun and free family activities in Leeds this school summer holiday? Join our expert learning team for a hands-on Minibeast Hunt, a brilliant way to explore nature together!
Free for Members
Time Travelling Servants: A Living History Tour
Step into the past and discover life behind the scenes at Harewood in this free lively, interactive tour through the House with our formidable Housekeeper, Mrs Ridshaw.
Free for Members
Bags of Creativity
Harewood free Bags of Creativity are packed with fun, hands-on resources to help curious minds explore, create, and connect with the landscape at Harewood.
Free for Members
South Garden Play Terrace
Enjoy free family fun this summer at Harewood’s Play Terrace near the South Garden. Outdoor games, picnic spots, photo moments and creative play await!
Free for Members
Austen & Turner Outdoor Family Trail
Get inspired by the beauty of Harewood with our free Austen & Turner Outdoor Family Trail, a creative adventure for all ages.
Free for Members
Servants’ Hall Family Fun Space
Looking for a cosy spot to relax and keep the little ones entertained?
Free for Members
Austen and Turner: A Country House Encounter
A brand new exhibition celebrating the 250th anniversaries of the landscape painter JMW Turner and novelist Jane Austen.
Free for Members
Free Austen & Turner Family Trail
Go on a seasonal eye-spy adventure through the House and uncover the secrets of Jane Austen and JMW Turner along the way.
Sylvascope Treehouse
Take a stroll across the North Front and you will find a one-of-a-kind treehouse tucked away in the enchanting woodland,…
Sylvascope Treehouse
Woodland Wonderland Willow Maze
With winding willow mazes twisting and turning between the trees, there’s plenty to discover in this magical outdoor play space,…
Woodland Wonderland Willow Maze
Lakeside Woodland Gardens
Harewood’s woodlands, flanking both sides of the lake, offer scenic walks and breathtaking views.
Lakeside Woodland Gardens
Creative Clubs & Workshops
Keep young minds active with our holiday clubs and workshops. Led by our expert learning team and guest creatives, these bookable sessions offer everything from nature-based learning to craft and storytelling adventures.
Harewood Holiday Club (ages 7-11)
Make school holidays unforgettable with Harewood Holiday Club!
Tree Toddlers Seasonal Special
Designed especially for 3-5 year olds and their grown-ups, this hands-on session will spark imaginations and inspire a lifelong love for the natural world.
Art Club (age 5+)
Give your little artists the chance to learn new skills, meet new people and take home some marvellous creations!
Free for Members
Lego Club
A fun-filled session of LEGO building where your little ones can create their own unique designs or favourite characters.
Outdoor Cinema and Theatre
Experience the magic of outdoor cinema and theatre in the stunning surroundings of Harewood. Bring a blanket, sit back, and enjoy family-friendly films and live performances under the summer sky.
The Gruffalo & The Stick Man
An amazing family outdoor cinema experience with a double bill of The Gruffalo and Stick Man on a giant open-air screen.
Mamma Mia! Outdoor Cinema ExtrABBAganza
An all singing, all dancing ABBA day where you'll watch Mamma Mia! and Mamma Mia Here We Go Again on a HUGE open-air screen and singalong with ABBA's greatest hits!
The Greatest Showman sing-a-long
Get ready for some pure entertainment as you watch and singalong with The Greatest Showman on a huge open-air screen.
Sing
Scarlett Johansson, Taron Egerton and Matthew McConaughey all star in this animated musical movie about a singing competition, put together for animals in an attempt to save a theatre.
GREASE sing-a-long
Immerse yourself in the singing and dancing world of 'Grease', as we bring you a Sing-A-Long showing of the most successful movie musical of all time.
Pride and Prejudice
An open-air showing of Pride and Prejudice to celebrate the film's 20th anniversary and Jane Austen's 250th anniversary!
Pride and Prejudice Outdoor Theatre
Following seven sell-out seasons of this sparkling adaptation, join award-winning Illyria at Harewood House to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250th birthday…
Beetlejuice
Say his name three times and step into a spooky outdoor screening of Tim Burton's cult classic, BEETLEJUICE!
Hocus Pocus
Get ready for a spooktacular night under the stars with a Halloween open-air screening of the Disney classic, Hocus Pocus!
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Jack Skellington, king of Halloween Town, discovers Christmas Town, but his attempts to bring Christmas to his home causes confusion.
Festivals
Marking the 20th anniversary of the event, the UK’s largest, family friendly VW show returns to Harewood again this summer. As does DogFest,a vibrant, dog-friendly festival that offers a fantastic day out for everyone – whether you have a dog or not! It’s the ultimate destination for families, friends, and dog lovers to come together and enjoy a full day of fun and entertainment in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Free for Members
VW Festival
Marking the 21st anniversary of the event, the UK’s largest, family friendly VW show returns to Harewood again this summer.
Harewood Members: Free VW Festival Tickets
Harewood Members, book your tickets to the 20th anniversary of the UK’s largest, family friendly VW show!
DogFest
DogFest is a vibrant, dog-friendly festival that offers a fantastic day out for everyone - whether you have a dog or not!
Looking Ahead to Autumn
While summer is bursting with activity, there’s plenty more to look forward to at Harewood as the seasons change. From harvest celebrations and creative workshops to the return of our much-loved autumn events, now’s the perfect time to start planning your next visit. Keep an eye out for more details on our autumn programme, including half-term fun, seasonal trails, and cosy indoor activities for all the family.
Free for Members
What's on this October Half Term at Harewood
Make the most of half term with family-friendly activities across the Harewood. From scarecrow trails to haunted house tours, there’s…
Adventure Babies Winter Term (under 4s)
Delight your little ones with captivating stories, and music that will ignite their imagination.
Children's Birthday Parties
Make this birthday one to remember with a children’s party at Harewood.
Harewood Holiday Club (ages 7-11)
Make school holidays unforgettable with Harewood Holiday Club!
Halloween Deer and Bat Park Safari
Go Wild This Half Term with a Deer Safari at Harewood!
DogFest
DogFest is a vibrant, dog-friendly festival that offers a fantastic day out for everyone - whether you have a dog or not!
Candlelit Halloween: A spellbinding evening
Join us for an unforgettable evening of enchanting music under the flicker of candlelight.
Austen and Turner Lecture Series: Jane Austen, Her Writing and Her Craft
In this wide-ranging, illustrated talk, Jennie Batchelor discusses the relationship between the craft of writing and other forms of making in Austen's life and novels.
Austen and Turner Lecture Series: Turner's Greatest Hits
An introduction to the artist in six paintings with Professor Richard Johns, University of York.
Austen and Turner Lecture Series: What would Turner’s palette look like today?
Through Winsor & Newton’s archives and the notebooks of 19th century, chemist George Field, this talk looks at how the palette has evolved over time and the impact on artists today.
Book day tickets
If you're ready for an amazing day out with friends and family, book your tickets to Christmas at Harewood in advance for the best prices and save!
Visit
Your guide to planning a day out at Yorkshire's most vibrant country house. Only 20 minutes from Leeds and Harrogate…
