What’s Open
Monday 18 September – Sunday 24 September
Find out what’s on this week.
Opening Times
Harewood’s Gardens + Grounds 10am–6pm, last entry 5pm
The House 11am–4pm, last entry 3.15pm
Farm Experience 10am–5.30pm, last entry 5pm
What’s On
This week sees the opening of our new exhibition, and the latest in our Missing Portraits series, David Harewood: What’s in a name?
David Harewood: What’s in a name?
The life and career of renowned actor and writer David Harewood OBE are explored in this immersive exhibition, culminating in the newly commissioned portrait by Ashley Karrell as part of Harewood’s ‘Missing Portrait’ series.
The Missing Portraits series commissions portraits of people of African-Caribbean heritage who have connections to Harewood. Born in 1965 to parents born in Barbados, David Harewood was raised in Birmingham and began his career as a film and stage actor in 1990. Also celebrated as a writer and ambassador for mental health awareness, the actor is descended from individuals who were enslaved on a Caribbean sugar plantation owned by the 2nd Earl of Harewood in the early 19th century. The new portrait is by Leeds-based photographer and film-maker Ashley Karrell.
Missing Portraits is part of Harewood’s ongoing Open History project, which aims to open-up stories about our heritage, celebrating people of colour who have deep-rooted links to Harewood.
Content warning
The exhibition contains explicit and offensive language relating to racism and content relating to mental ill health and psychosis.
Access
Unfortunately, the wheelchair lift located within the lower part of the House (Below Stairs) is currently out of action due to a fault. We are awaiting parts and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused. The State Floor is wheelchair accessible via the wheelchair lift at the front of the House.
Please also note that the Ferry is temporarily out of action, due to essential maintenance.
For more information regarding accessibility at Harewood, please visit our Accessibility webpage >>