In the late eighteenth century, the celebrated artist Sir Joshua Reynolds painted many portraits of the Lascelles family. They were a family on the rise, solidifying their status by building Harewood House with profits … Read more
The Great British Food Festival is returning to Harewood this year and the recipe for the weekend? Well, take a good helping of local and artisan producers, a big serving of tasty hot food vendors, add a dash of bars, a … Read more
Harewood is once again delighted to host a visit from eight Tibetan monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. Throughout the week, watch as the monks construct a traditional Tibetan Sand Mandala, and don't miss the chance to … Read more
Harewood Unlimited
30 May 2023
Harewood's tractor safaris are back! Hop on our safari bus for a trip around the Estate, to see and learn about the wealth of wildlife and hear about the work we’re undertaking to help conserve UK species and become more sustainable. The Estate is home to a wealth of wildlife with over 160 kinds of birds, 24 types of mammals and 18 species of butterfly having been recorded in recent years. Who knows what you … Read more
Performance
30 May – 4 June 2023
Harewood is once again delighted to host a visit from eight Tibetan monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. Throughout the week, watch as the monks construct a traditional Tibetan Sand Mandala, and don't miss the chance to see the Destruction Ceremony at the conclusion of the exhibition. Alongside the sand mandala ritual, the Tibetan monks will also be holding stunning performances and offering unique opportunities to … Read more
Events
1 April – 6 June 2023
This Spring spells a fresh new set of short courses available by resident garden design school of Harewood House, The Yorkshire School of Garden Design. Students, be it budding amateurs or seasoned enthusiasts, will have the opportunity to learn all about the key elements involved in being successful in the field. Founded by renowned garden designer, Alistair Baldwin, courses will include, ‘Freehand sketching … Read more
Royal Harewood
22 April – 2 July 2023
Treat yourself to a royal experience with an 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 From £30.00 per person for members/ £15.00 per child** … Read more
Talks & Tours
29 April – 15 July 2023
After a successful run in 2022, Harewood is bringing back this special opportunity to visit the private apartments of Harewood House, previously closed off to the public. Join us for this one hour tour around the Private Apartments and see where artists, presidents, kings and queen have been hosted for over 250 years. Our amazing tour guides will take you around the suites that are still in use today by the 8th … Read more
Kids Activities
2 April – 6 August 2023
Harewood is excited to announce our first ever LEGO Club! Do you have any little builders at home? Encourage their creativity at our new Monthly LEGO Club, taking placing on the first Sunday of every month. Join us in the Harewood Suite, with free drop in between 11am–3pm, last entry 2.45pm. The Harewood Suite is located upstairs within our Courtyard.What's coming up next?: Join us in May to … Read more
Kids Activities
19 February – 20 August 2023
Discover the joy of being creative with our Monthly Harewood Art Club. Taking place on the third weekend of every month, each session will allow children to release their inner artist while developing new skills. All sessions are led by an experienced art teacher and will feature different themes to explore each month and will take place within the Education Suite, located inside our Courtyard. There will be … Read more
Exhibitions
18 March – 28 August 2023Free for members
In the late eighteenth century, the celebrated artist Sir Joshua Reynolds painted many portraits of the Lascelles family. They were a family on the rise, solidifying their status by building Harewood House with profits from the trades in sugar and enslaved people. Now, marking 300 years since Reynolds' birth, Harewood is re-examining six of these remarkable portraits to explore the artist's innovative style and … Read more
Coronation
22 April – 28 August 2023
Join us in celebrating the coronation of HM King Charles III. Why not learn about Harewood's royal connections with a special tour of the State Floor or indulge in a Coronation Afternoon Tea? Bank Holiday Weekends Sat 29 Apr–Mon 1 May + Sat 6 May–Mon 8 May | 10am–6pm Harewood will be decked out for all things royal on the Bank Holiday weekends! Join us for royal-themed children’s activities, special … Read more
Workshops
31 May – 3 June 2023
Take part in this creative and practical workshop which introduces a range of traditional Tibetan Monastery art for both adults and children. Visitors are invited to experiment with colour and creative techniques whilst learning more about the Tashi Lhunpo monks and their traditions. This is a unique opportunity to meet the Tibetan monks from Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, who will introduce you to the unique … Read more
Workshops
31 May – 2 June 2023
Join us for a unique opportunity to learn about costumes, debate and prayer from the Tibetan monks of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. Eight Tibetan monks will introduce you to the fascinating details of the colourful costumes worn in the dances of the Gutor Festival at Tibetan New Year, while inviting you to learn a few of the steps. This workshop will include a demonstration and explanation of Taksel, the art … Read more
Events
5 June – 17 July 2023
Adventure Babies returns this summer for a new term at Harewood! Take your little one on an adventure with multi award winning sensory storytelling classes by Adventure Babies. The team will bring books to life through interactive storytelling, sensory props & messy play. Classes support language and communications development as well as stimulating all of the senses to build and strengthen brain … Read more
Sports
10 June 2023
Hosted by UK Running Events, the world’s largest and best Inflatable 5K is returning to Harewood House on Sat, 10th June. The 2023 edition of the Inflatable 5K obstacle course has got even bigger, bouncier and better! With four different distances, 2.5k, 5k, 10k, 15k, anyone can take part! Tackling gigantic obstacles on the 5K distance, combined with five pumping music zones to motivate you around the course. … Read more
Theatre
16 June 2023
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men invite you to join them this summer for the timeless and classic love story, Romeo and Juliet. With a history stretching back to William Shakespeare himself they present this great play as he first saw it, in the open air, with an all male cast and Elizabethan costumes, music and dance. “A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life” Two youths from Verona – Romeo and Juliet … Read more