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Today, Thursday 24 June 2021

Harewood Unlimited

Attic & Below Stairs Tour – A Servant’s Perspective

3 – 24 June 2021

NEW FOR 2021. Ever wondered what life was like for the servants living and working in Harewood House? Join us for a tour of Below Stairs and an exclusive look at the rarely seen attic rooms; see how the servants used to live and how the rooms are now used. Learn how the kitchens were modernised in the Victorian era and again in the 1930s, and how attitudes towards servants even affected the architecture of the … Read more

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‘Capability’ Boat Tour with Prosecco & Bird Spotting

19 June – 11 July 2021

NEW FOR 2021 Take a relaxing trip on the 'Capability' with a glass of chilled Prosecco in hand. Listen as our resident bird expert, Nick Dowling, gives us an insight into the bird and animal species surrounding the Lake. Catch views of the south side of the House, only visible from the Lakeside, a magnificent photo opportunity. Limited places available.What's included: A small group tour with Head of the … Read more

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Evenings at Harewood

3 June – 5 August 2021

Enjoy a summer's evening at Harewood, roam our beautiful Grounds and Gardens and see this beautiful site at Golden Hour. Harewood's doors will be open later on selected summer evenings, including : + Thursday 3 June + Thursday 10 June + Thursday 24 June + Thursday 1 July + Thursday 8 July + Thursday 15 July + Thursday 22 July + Thursday 5 August Arrive anytime between 5pm and 7.15pm. Site closes at 8pm. Read more

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Harewood Garden Lates in collaboration with Harewood Food & Drink Project

28 May – 7 August 2021

This Summer we're excited to be bringing you a series of very special evenings of live music, superbly crafted cocktails and stunning food from an award-winning team, all the while taking in the spectacular views of ‘Capability’ Brown's landscape from the Terrace of Harewood House. The Harewood Food & Drink Project are collaborating with some incredibly talented, local musical institutions with a series … Read more

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A Storm at Harewood with Heritage Corner

12 June – 14 August 2021

EXTRA DATES ADDED! Mr and Mrs Pablo present A Storm at Harewood No circus tent! No sugar coating! Walk with us through inspiring African history and hidden connections to the splendours of Harewood. You’ll be blown away, just like our tent was! This summer we are delighted to welcome Heritage Corner to Harewood for a series of walks around the House and Grounds. In 1847, during a performance at Harewood, a … Read more

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A Season of Outdoor Special Events

2 May – 31 August 2021

Harewood is very excited to be welcoming a range of outdoor events this summer, perfect for the whole family to enjoy. On 2 May, Car Park Party will be bringing Horrible Histories and David Walliams' Billionaire Boy to Harewood for the ultimate drive-in family theatre experience. Much missed last year, the Great British Food Festival will be back for the late spring bank holiday weekend from Saturday 29 to … Read more

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Get Outdoors, Find your Wellbeing

19 March – 5 September 2021Free for members

With the days getting longer and warmer, come and enjoy the great outdoors at Harewood House this spring and take a moment to escape the everyday. Harewood will be open seven days a week from 19 March, welcoming visitors back to enjoy beautiful surroundings bursting into spring life. Why not explore the Lakeside, Terrace and Himalayan gardens and spot the first signs of spring ? In line with the dates to be … Read more

Food & Drink

Quintessential Afternoon Tea

17 May – 30 September 2021Discounted for members

Treat yourself to a quintessential English afternoon tea at Harewood. Experience the high life and relax on the south facing Terrace or in the Billiard Room. Dine in elegance on delicate finger sandwiches, homemade cakes and sweets served with a selection of Teas or Coffees, you can also add a glass of Champagne for the ultimate indulgence. Price £25.00 per person for members/ £15.00 per child** £35.00 … Read more

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Bertie Robinson: The Footman from St Vincent

17 May – 22 October 2021Free for members

Harewood have teamed up with Leeds-based DSRG (the Diasporian Stories Research Group) to bring to life the story of Harewood's first black member of staff, George 'Bertie' Robinson. Bertie travelled with the 5th Earl and Countess from St Vincent to Leeds aged 13 to work for the Lascelles family. Launching in the Yellow Drawing Room from 17 May, Bertie Robinson : The Footman from St Vincent is part of an annual … Read more

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Open History at Harewood

17 May – 22 October 2021

Harewood is committed to being honest about its past, being part of much needed conversations and transparent about colonial history. We cannot change the past, but we can use it as a stark, unequivocal truth to build a fairer, equal future. Bertie Robinson: The Footman from St Vincent, a new display in the Yellow Drawing Room opening from 17 May, will bring to life the story of Harewood's first black member of … Read more

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TOGETHER WE ARE

17 May – 31 October 2021Free for members

We are delighted to welcome graphic artist Anthony Burrill back to Harewood, with a brand new installation: TOGETHER WE ARE. Featuring six unique flag artworks, visitors will be able to enjoy the great outdoors and explore new areas now open to the public, taking in moments of mindfulness, set against the stunning backdrop of Harewood and beyond. After what has been an incredibly difficult time for us all, … Read more

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Harewood’s Woodland Wonderland

29 May – 31 October 2021Free for members

After being such a big hit last summer with children and grown-ups alike, our Pop-up Play is back with a brand new play space: Harewood’s Woodland Wonderland. As part of our new circular walk, this year families can enjoy our new woodland pop-up play, created with willow weaver Leilah Vyner. With winding willow mazes, twisting and turning between the trees, there is plenty to discover in this new outdoor play … Read more

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Now Open: Three Parks Walk

17 May – 31 October 2021Free for members

The circular Three Park Walk unlocks brand new parts of the site for the first time. Split into three sections – the North Park, the South Park and the Lakeside Tour – the circular route will take in All Saints’ Church with its beautifully-crafted alabaster tombs and a secret tunnel in the North Woods, with our Horsebox newly relocated for an energy-boosting treat; it will open up Harewood’s East Terrace and … Read more

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Events

Craft Spotlight – Chris Day

26 June – 31 October 2021Free for members

On 26 June an exhibition by glassblower Chris Day will open in Harewood’s All Saints’ Church as part of a brand new Craft Spotlight series. The series provides a platform for emerging makers of diverse ethnicity, particularly in view of the significant under representation of diverse heritage among makers in the craft sector. Our first artist, Chris Day, creates glass works that open conversations around … Read more

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Big Dog Walk

27 June 2021

Get ready for the best walk EVER as the Big Dog Walk comes to Harewood this summer! Explore the beautiful grounds of the Harewood Estate on Sunday 27th June, and enjoy a feel-good environment with plenty of activities to treat yourself and your dog to a great day out! On the day of your walk, you have the choice of a 2k, 5k or 10k route, in our Covid-safe environment. All routes guarantee you'll meet lots of … Read more

Exhibitions

Harewood on Film

10 July – 31 October 2021Free for members

Over the years Harewood has played host to a number of well-known film and TV productions, from documentaries and soaps, to period dramas and the glamour of the big screen. The House and Estate have appeared under many different guises in a range of productions; as Queen Victoria’s childhood home of Kensington Palace, Jane Austen’s magnificent Pemberley, and the fictional village of Emmerdale, to name but a few. … Read more

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Harewood’s Himalayan Birds Twilight Tour

15 – 22 July 2021

Harewood Bird Garden is currently home to nine different species of Himalayan birds, mainly found around the regions of Nepal and Bhutan. The species do well in the climate at Harewood, as it closely represents their natural habitat. Due to this similarity, there are many birds that live wild in the woodlands and on the lake at Harewood, that you would also see in the Himalayas. During this tour, we will visit … Read more

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From ‘Dig for Victory’ to the ‘No dig’ Garden – The History of the Walled Garden at Harewood

17 – 18 July 2021

Join our Head Gardener, Trevor Nicholson, for an exclusive evening tour of Harewood's Walled Garden. Learn about the history of the garden, from its beginnings in the 18th century and its place amidst the great changes to the Harewood landscape, through two World Wars, to the impact of the post-war era, through to the present day and the organic movement and environmental sustainability. What's … Read more

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Bertie Robinson: The Footman from St Vincent

Big Dog Walk

Like Water – A Morning Yoga Retreat

From ‘Dig for Victory’ to the ‘No dig’ Garden – The History of the Walled Garden at Harewood

Today, Thursday 24 June 2021

Attic & Below Stairs Tour – A Servant’s Perspective

‘Capability’ Boat Tour with Prosecco & Bird Spotting

Evenings at Harewood

Harewood Garden Lates in collaboration with Harewood Food & Drink Project

A Storm at Harewood with Heritage Corner

A Season of Outdoor Special Events

Get Outdoors, Find your Wellbeing

Quintessential Afternoon Tea

Bertie Robinson: The Footman from St Vincent

Open History at Harewood

TOGETHER WE ARE

Harewood’s Woodland Wonderland

Now Open: Three Parks Walk

Upcoming events

Craft Spotlight – Chris Day

Big Dog Walk

Harewood on Film

Harewood’s Himalayan Birds Twilight Tour

From ‘Dig for Victory’ to the ‘No dig’ Garden – The History of the Walled Garden at Harewood

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