Spooky Scarecrow Adventures at Harewood
It is the week of Halloween and the veil between the living and the dead is extremely thin. Once again, the ghosts of Harewood House have come out to play, but this year they have been struck with a terrible curse – they have been turned into scarecrows! Come and see our scare-ghosts in action! Can you find the culprit who played this terrible trick? And is there a way to end the spell?
Scarewood House Unlocked (age 7+)
Are you brave enough to uncover the secrets that lurk in the shadows of Scarewood House?
Spooky Scarecrow Mystery (age 7+)
It is the week of Halloween and the veil between the living and the dead is extremely thin. Once again, the ghosts of Harewood House have come out to play, but this year they have been struck with a terrible curse – they have been turned into scarecrows!
Family Scarecrow Trail (ages 2–7)
Wander through the South Garden and keep your eyes peeled for our enchanted scarecrows!
Creative Clubs and 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!
Free for Members
Free Owl Pellet Dissection Workshop
Join us this October Half Term for a brilliantly disgusting Owl Pellet Dissection Workshop.
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!
Adventure Babies Spooky Special
Join us for a spooktacular sensory storytelling session, where we bring ghosts and ghoolies to life through props, songs, lights and bubbles along with a themed craft activity which you can take home!
Outdoor Cinema
Experience the magic of outdoor cinema in the stunning surroundings of Harewood. Bring a blanket, sit back, and enjoy family-friendly films and live performances under the stars.
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.
Workshops for grown-ups
For those who'd like a few moments peace!
Candlelit Halloween: A spellbinding evening
Join us for an unforgettable evening of enchanting music under the flicker of candlelight.
Halloween Deer and Bat Park Safari
Go Wild This Half Term with a Deer Safari at Harewood!
Chunky Knitted Pumpkin Workshop
Embrace the Autumn vibes with Snuggle & Squish's finger knitting workshop!
Floral Pumpkin Workshop
Get creative in making your own floral pumpkin to decorate your home with a touch of Autumn.
Hare Willow Weaving
Take home a beautiful willow Hare for your garden.
Chunky Knitted Scarf Workshop
Make your own iconic scarf, made famous by Claudia Winkleman on The Traitors.
Christmas at Harewood
A bold and spectacular Christmas awaits at Harewood this season.
Father Christmas Experience
After a sell-out season in 2024, Father Christmas returns to Harewood with a brand-new, enchanting adventure; and this year, it’s more magical than ever!
Free for Members
Harewood Christmas Market in partnership with Little Bird Made
The highly anticipated Christmas Market, curated by Little Bird Made returns to Harewood! Discover unique gifts from some of Yorkshire’s finest independent traders and indulge in the region’s best street food.
Free for Members
A Glittering Invitation: Christmas at Harewood
A bold and spectacular Christmas awaits you in 2025, created by interior designer Siobhan Murphy (TV's Interior Design Masters and Interior Curve).
Father Christmas Early Years Experience
As a special experience for our youngest visitors, meet Father Christmas in the atmospheric Old Library for a festive chat, photo and gift.
Chunky Knitted Christmas Pudding Workshop
Take home a stunning chunky knit Christmas Pudding!
Creating a Christmas Centrepiece Workshop
Join team Tweedle & get creative in making your own Christmas tablescapes to decorate your home over the festive period.
Regency Christmas Cracker Workshop with Siobhan Murphy
Christmas wouldn’t be complete without the magic of an exquisitely handcrafted cracker!
Regency Gilded Baubles Workshop with Siobhan Murphy
Join Siobhan Murphy and indulge in the ultimate festive craft as you design and hand-embellish a sumptuous velvet bauble.
The Grand Regency Fascinator Workshop with Siobhan Murphy
Craft a breathtakingly elegant Regency-inspired fascinator worthy of a high-society ball.
