Reimagining Play
Designed with inclusivity at its core, the new Adventure Playscape at Harewood invites children of all ages and abilities to play side by side in a space that celebrates imagination, movement and discovery. With an access slide, sensory-rich low-level equipment, and an access swing, every child is empowered to join the fun. We’ve worked closely with Leeds City Council’s Accessibility Officer to thoughtfully shape an environment that welcomes children with visual impairments, ensuring every detail sparks joy, curiosity, and confidence. This is play without barriers, where every child can feel free, fearless, and fully included.
The new play area at Harewood will be rooted within the landscape, with local timbers, stones and even living willow creating a tactile sensory experience that connects all children with nature. Playful nods to Harewood’s rich history will be woven throughout the space. It will also be a beautiful place for every visitor to enjoy – a fun, adventurous and inspiring play space made in harmony with Harewood’s beloved landscape."
TouchWood Play
About Touchwood Play
Touchwood are an innovative UK-based playground design company, who have won awards for their work at Chelsea & Hampton Court Flower Shows and were a finalist in the 2023 ROSPA Play Values Award.
Things to do with Families
Whilst the play area is closed, we still have plenty of things for families to do at Harewood.
Servants’ Hall Family Fun Space
Turner-Inspired Workshop for GCSE Art & Design
Sensory and Sensibility: Adventure Babies Special
Under 5 Fridays
Wildflower Walk
Art Club
Lego Club
Nature Safari Bags
Saturday Craft Club
Harewood Holiday Club
Tree Toddlers
Beyond the play area
The new Adventure Playscape is the first phase of our ambitious plans to Reimagine Harewood’s historic landscapes.
We’re working with award-winning designers and architects to create inspiring new spaces around the play area, the Courtyard and South Garden and transform the Bakehouse into a new visitor centre.
Play is at the heart of our vision for Harewood, and we can’t wait to welcome new generations to create memories here.
Reimagining our Landscape
It’s our mission to protect and enhance Harewood House Trust for the benefit of you, our visitors. So from 2023 – 2033 we’ll be Reimagining our Landscape.
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West Garden
