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' … Read more
Join Harewood’s expert Tour Guides and Collections Team for a special tour of all things ‘royal’ at Harewood. From porcelain created for an ill-fated French king to a birthday book belonging to an English … Read more
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 … Read more
Kids Activities
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
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
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
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
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
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
Autumn at Harewood
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
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
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
Royal Harewood
18 – 25 October 2023Discounted for members
Join Harewood’s expert Tour Guides and Collections Team for a special tour of all things ‘royal’ at Harewood. From porcelain created for an ill-fated French king to a birthday book belonging to an English queen, this session will offer an opportunity to get up-close to some of Harewood’s best-loved, as well as lesser known, royal treasures. Learn about some of Harewood’s historic state visits, … Read more
Workshops
28 October 2023Discounted for members
Join Leilah Vyner from Dragon Willow to learn how to create a beautiful, life sized Fox. During this one day workshop, Leilah will guide you through the art of creating sculpture from willow. You'll have the opportunity to get stuck in, working with your own willow and learning the techniques required to create your sculpture. At the end of the day, you'll be returning home with your lovely Fox, ready to stand … Read more