Harewood House Trust, Harewood House
Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG
0113 218 1000
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LS17 9LQ
Christmas at Harewood is a very popular time of year. We recommend all visitors, including Members, book tickets in advance as we can’t guarantee we’ll be selling tickets on the gate.
Harewood is open 7 days a week, more information on our House, Gardens and Grounds opening times can be found below.
| Gardens and Grounds* | 10am to 5.45pm |
| House | 10.30am to 6pm |
| Adventure Playground** | 10am to 12am |
| Terrace Café | 10am to 5.30pm |
| Courtyard Café | 10am to 5pm |
| Courtyard Shop | 10am to 5pm |
| Secondhand Bookshop | 10.30am to 4pm |
| Ferry* (Saturday & Sunday only) | 10am to 3.30pm |
| Bothy Teahouse (Saturday & Sunday only) | 10am to 3.30pm |
Last entry to the Grounds is 5pm
Last entry to the House is 5pm
Last entry to the Ferry is 3.30pm
* may not be able to open in adverse weather or in low water levels
**dependent on light levels. For safety, please use the Adventure Playground until Dusk
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Buy your tickets online in advance to get the best price. Prices vary by season
What’s included?
Gardens: Italianate Terrace, Himalayan Garden, Lakeside + West Garden
Grounds
Adventure Playground
Upgrade to Membership
Join as a Member within 7 days of your visit and we’ll take your day ticket price off the Membership fee. Drop in to the Courtyard Visitor Information Centre to find out more.
Promotions and Discounts
During the festive season, we accept Art Fund membership cards, Blue Peter badges, Blue Light passes, Gardeners World membership cards, Max Cards and Yorkshire’s Great Houses and Castles cards for Mischief at the Mansion.
Pre-booking is advised, please check with the relevant provider for full T&Cs and promotional codes to use at checkout.
Please note that Historic Houses Membership is not valid 15 November 2024 – 5 January 2025.
Promotions and Discounts do not apply to workshops or special events, like Father Christmas Experience.
Visitors travelling to Harewood by bus can show a valid bus ticket – paper or mobile – on arrival and get 50% off the price of general entry to Mischief at the Mansion. Please note that this offer can’t be pre-booked, or used in conjunction with any other offer.
£2 Admission Ticket
Harewood is delighted to offer a brand new low-cost admission ticket for people in receipt and proof of the following: Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP) Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA), Child Tax Credits (CTC), Working Tax Credits (WTC), Income Support, or hold Refugee Status. Find out more about these tickets and the required proof.
Dogs
Dogs are welcome at Harewood – Find out about where they can explore and what restrictions are in place here.
Special Event Days
Harewood runs several special event days throughout the year where ticketing and prices may be different from usual entry. Please check What’s On before your visit, and buy your ticket in advance. If you have any questions about specific event days, please contact the Visitor Experience Team on 0113 218 1000 for more details.
We run a volunteer-led complimentary shuttle service for those requiring mobility assistance.
Our Shuttle can take you from the main entrance to Visitor Reception, House, Courtyard, Lakeside and All Saints Church.
Please see our access page for up-to-date access information.
There is an excellent bus service from Leeds and Harrogate. Find out how to get here by train, bus, bike and foot at Good Journey.
Bus routes:
No 36 to Harewood from Leeds and Harrogate runs every 15 minutes during the day Monday to Saturday, and every 30 minutes during the day on Sunday. For more details please call Harrogate and District on 01423 566061 or click here to visit their website – harrogatebus.co.uk
No 923 runs daily (except Sunday) and operates from Otley to Tadcaster via Wetherby. For more details please call Metro on 0113 245 7676. Alternatively, you can visit the Traveline Website for impartial information on planning your journey by bus, coach, train, or any combination of the three.
Our nearest rail stations are Leeds and Harrogate. Taxis and bus connections are available.
You can plan your journey here
The village of Harewood is centrally placed in Yorkshire at the junction of the A61/A659 on the Leeds/Harrogate road.
Harewood has ample parking – please note, parking charges apply over the Christmas season (15th Nov 24 to 5th Jan 25).
We are situated:
7 miles from Leeds and Harrogate on the A61
5 miles from Wetherby and the A1
22 miles from York
9 miles from Leeds/Bradford airport
8 miles from the M1
You may wish to use a route planner – our postcode is LS17 9LG, although Sat Nav users are recommended to try LS17 9LQ as this will bring you straight to the main Archway entrance to Harewood off the A61.
If you’re travelling to the region and Harewood House is a part of your itinerary, then you may need a place to stay. There are some great accommodation options within easy reach.
Harewood Holidays
A selection of self-catering properties set within the surroundings of Harewood Estate. The Grade II Listed buildings provide easy (walking) access to Harewood House and are available for short or long stays. Find out more about Harewood Holidays >>
Leeds + Harrogate
Harewood is a 15-20 minute drive north of Leeds and south of Harrogate, both of which have a great range of hotels, B+Bs and self-catering options alongside diverse restaurants and cultural offers. Visit Leeds and Destination Harrogate can help you find somewhere great to stay.