What’s on

Today, Thursday 21 September 2023

Kids Activities

LEGO Club

2 April – 1 October 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. Please note LEGO Club will be located within the … Read more

Talks & Tours

Private Apartment Tours

29 April – 18 October 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

Exhibitions

Seeds by Lucy + Jorge Orta

8 July – 22 October 2023Free for members

Seeds (2016) by Lucy and Jorge Orta is a series of unique hand-blown Murano glass seed sculptures. These larger-than-life specimens represent varieties of seeds and pollen, referencing the natural landscapes and gardens beyond the walls of Harewood. By magnifying and illuminating the beauty of seeds and the natural world, they also provide a metaphor for community regeneration, growth and resilience. Presented … Read more

Exhibitions

David Harewood: What’s in a name?

8 September – 22 October 2023Free for members

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 … Read more

Exhibitions

‘Crop Over’ by Sonia Boyce

11 September – 22 October 2023Free for members

Crop Over is a work by the British Afro-Caribbean artist Sonia Boyce. It explores Crop Over, a Barbadian festival marking the end of the yearly harvest which originated in the 1780s on sugar cane plantations during slavery. The two-screen video, complemented by drawings, consists of performances by symbolic characters central to the festival. It features interviews with cultural historians and documentary … Read more

Kids Activities

Art Club

20 August – 17 December 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

Upcoming events

Events

DogFest Yorkshire

23 – 24 September 2023

DogFest, in partnership with ManyPets is coming to Harewood on 23rd & 24th September 2023. DogFest is the ultimate dog’s day out; you can try your hand (or paw) at a variety of have-a-go activities, enter the Fun Dog Show for the chance to win Best in Show or take part in the Big Dog Walk, a group dog walk around the stunning stately home and grounds at Harewood. There are also sensational dog displays, … Read more

Harewood Unlimited

Build Your Own Terrarium

23 September 2023Discounted for members

**Our popular Terrarium Building Workshop is back** Join Layla from London Terrariums York to create your very own, self-sustaining terrarium. You will learn all about terrariums, how these self-contained ecosystems survive so well on their own and how to look after them. We will start with a short introduction explaining the history and science that goes into building a terrarium, from the different plants … Read more

Autumn at Harewood

Autumn Wreath Making

7 October 2023Discounted for members

Come and celebrate the start of Autumn with a day learning and making with nature. As we leave summer behind and move towards spending a little more time indoors we can turn to harvesting, preserving and using the bounty that the previous months have provided us with. Flowers can be fleeting but by drying and preserving their beauty can be extended and enjoyed. This day workshop gives you the knowledge and time … Read more

Events

Muddy Dog Challenge

14 October 2023

The Muddy Dog Challenge is a 2.5K and 5K obstacle course that you can take on with your dog by your side. Whether you’re keen to run, or would rather walk, you can tackle the course with friends and family, with or without a dog. Just prepare yourself for a day of mud, sweat, and cheers! By taking part and fundraising for Battersea, you’ll be helping provide love and care for the thousands of dogs and cats that … Read more

Workshops

Floral Pumpkin Workshop

14 October 2023Discounted for members

Welcome autumn into your home with this relaxing floral pumpkin workshop. Join Tweedle Floral Design and get creative in making your very own fabulous, floral pumpkins. Using fresh and dried seasonal touches of autumn, these are perfect for your home or to gift to someone special. Sip on a cup of coffee or tea and help yourself to a sweet treat whilst you work. Entrance to Harewood's Grounds, Gardens and House … Read more

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