Summer Family Fun
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What's On This School Summer Holiday at Harewood
Looking for the perfect family day out near Leeds or Harrogate this School Summer Holiday? Harewood is your go-to destination…
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Servants’ Hall Family Fun Space
Looking for a cosy spot to relax and keep the little ones entertained?
Free for Members
Free Austen & Turner Family Trail
Go on a seasonal eye-spy adventure through the House and uncover the secrets of Jane Austen and JMW Turner along the way.
Art Club
Give your little artists the chance to learn new skills, meet new people and take home some marvellous creations!
Free for Members
Bags of Creativity
Harewood free Bags of Creativity are packed with fun, hands-on resources to help curious minds explore, create, and connect with the landscape at Harewood.
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South Garden Play Terrace
Enjoy free family fun this summer at Harewood’s Play Terrace near the South Garden. Outdoor games, picnic spots, photo moments and creative play await!
Children's Birthday Parties
Make this birthday one to remember with a children’s party at Harewood.
Young Writers Workshop
In our Young Writers Workshop, children will be invited to step into the grand rooms at Harewood House and imagine the characters, conversations and stories that might have taken place here.
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Austen & Turner Outdoor Family Trail
Get inspired by the beauty of Harewood with our free Austen & Turner Outdoor Family Trail, a creative adventure for all ages.
Festival Season
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VW Festival
Marking the 20th anniversary of the event, the UK’s largest, family friendly VW show returns to Harewood again this summer.
Free for Members
Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Club, North of England Rally
2025 marks 45 years of the Rolls Royce Rally at Harewood, bringing together some of the UK's most prized motor…
Free for Members
VW Festival
Marking the 20th anniversary of the event, the UK’s largest, family friendly VW show returns to Harewood again this summer.
Harewood Members: Free VW Festival Tickets
Harewood Members, book your tickets to the 20th anniversary of the UK’s largest, family friendly VW show!
DogFest
DogFest is a vibrant, dog-friendly festival that offers a fantastic day out for everyone - whether you have a dog or not!
Goodlife Festival 2026
Goodlife Festival returns to Harewood on Saturday 27 June 2026
Regency Reimagined
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Austen and Turner Lecture Series: Jane Austen, Her Writing and Her Craft
In this wide-ranging, illustrated talk, Jennie Batchelor discusses the relationship between the craft of writing and other forms of making in Austen's life and novels.
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Daily Talks
Drop into the House every day during open season at 12pm and uncover the captivating world of Harewood’s past.
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Servants’ Hall Family Fun Space
Looking for a cosy spot to relax and keep the little ones entertained?
Free for Members
Austen and Turner: A Country House Encounter
A brand new exhibition celebrating the 250th anniversaries of the landscape painter JMW Turner and novelist Jane Austen.
Austen & Turner Afternoon Tea
Let time slow down as you step into the elegant charm of the Billiard Room for Austen & Turner Afternoon Tea.
Jane Austen Book Club: Pride and Prejudice
Join us for the Harewood Jane Austen Book Club! Whether you're a first time Austen reader or coming back to her, come along for a relaxed conversation about Pride and Prejudice.
Walk in Turner's Footsteps - Guided Walk
Step beyond the bridleways and into the hidden corners of Harewood’s breathtaking landscape, exploring the very scenes that inspired JMW…
Young Writers Workshop
In our Young Writers Workshop, children will be invited to step into the grand rooms at Harewood House and imagine the characters, conversations and stories that might have taken place here.
Free for Members
Austen & Turner Outdoor Family Trail
Get inspired by the beauty of Harewood with our free Austen & Turner Outdoor Family Trail, a creative adventure for all ages.
Experiences
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Candlelit Halloween: A spellbinding evening
Join us for an unforgettable evening of enchanting music under the flicker of candlelight.
Free for Members
Daily Talks
Drop into the House every day during open season at 12pm and uncover the captivating world of Harewood’s past.
Austen & Turner Afternoon Tea
Let time slow down as you step into the elegant charm of the Billiard Room for Austen & Turner Afternoon Tea.
Walk in Turner's Footsteps - Guided Walk
Step beyond the bridleways and into the hidden corners of Harewood’s breathtaking landscape, exploring the very scenes that inspired JMW…
Attic Tours
These special tours offer the rare opportunity to ascend into the attics of Harewood House.
Private Apartment Tours
The Private Apartments on the first floor of Harewood House have hosted artists, presidents, kings and queens for over 250 years, and have been used by the Lascelles family since the 18th century.
Yoga Events with Harewood Holistics
Join Harewood House and Harewood Holistics for relaxing morning yoga on the Harewood Estate.
Regency Ball
You’re cordially invited to the season's most anticipated social event…
Austen and Turner Lecture Series: What would Turner’s palette look like today?
Through Winsor & Newton’s archives and the notebooks of 19th century, chemist George Field, this talk looks at how the palette has evolved over time and the impact on artists today.
Workshops and Courses
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Portraiture Workshop
This workshop will place a focus on the understanding of light and shadow, proportion, and form, bringing out our own individual expression along the way.
Jane Austen Book Club: Pride and Prejudice
Join us for the Harewood Jane Austen Book Club! Whether you're a first time Austen reader or coming back to her, come along for a relaxed conversation about Pride and Prejudice.
Tiny Turners Woodland Workshop
Whether you’re a budding artist or simply curious to try something new, this workshop offers a unique experience that combines creativity, nature, and family fun.
Jane Austen Book Club: Longbourn
Join us for the Harewood Jane Austen Book Club! Whether you're a first time Austen reader or coming back to her, come along for a relaxed conversation about Longbourn by Jo Barker.
Fox Willow Weaving
During this full day workshop, you will learn how to create a willow fox sculpture.
Jane Austen Book Club: Mansfield Park
Join us for the Harewood Jane Austen Book Club! Whether you're a first time Austen reader or coming back to her, come along for a relaxed conversation about Mansfield Park by Jane Austen.
Yoga Events with Harewood Holistics
Join Harewood House and Harewood Holistics for relaxing morning yoga on the Harewood Estate.
Portraiture Workshop
This workshop will place a focus on the understanding of light and shadow, proportion, and form, bringing out our own individual expression along the way.
Seasonal Soap Making Workshops
Join Rachael Robson from Wharfedale Soaps for a relaxing few hours of seasonal soap making!
Outdoor Events
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DogFest
DogFest is a vibrant, dog-friendly festival that offers a fantastic day out for everyone - whether you have a dog or not!
Free for Members
Harewood Christmas Market in partnership with Little Bird
The highly anticipated Christmas Market, curated by Little Bird Made returns to Harewood!
Free for Members
Nature Safari Bags
Pick up a Nature Safari Bag from Visitor Information in the Courtyard and set off on your very own adventure.
Tree Toddlers
Join Tree Toddlers, our enchanting outdoor pre-school programme for adults and children aged 3-5.
Leeds Championship Dog Show
This qualifier for Crufts has been held at Harewood since the early 1980’s and welcomes over 160 different Kennel Club breeds.
Walk in Turner's Footsteps - Guided Walk
Step beyond the bridleways and into the hidden corners of Harewood’s breathtaking landscape, exploring the very scenes that inspired JMW…
The Merry Wives of Windsor - Outdoor Theatre
Sensational international-award-winning Illyria guarantee a night of laughter and hijinks under the stars for this performance of Shakespeare's The Merry Wives of Windsor.
Free for Members
Rolls Royce Enthusiasts Club, North of England Rally
2025 marks 45 years of the Rolls Royce Rally at Harewood, bringing together some of the UK's most prized motor…
Free for Members
VW Festival
Marking the 20th anniversary of the event, the UK’s largest, family friendly VW show returns to Harewood again this summer.
Family Fun
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Young Writers Workshop
In our Young Writers Workshop, children will be invited to step into the grand rooms at Harewood House and imagine the characters, conversations and stories that might have taken place here.
Free for Members
Nature Safari Bags
Pick up a Nature Safari Bag from Visitor Information in the Courtyard and set off on your very own adventure.
Free for Members
Servants’ Hall Family Fun Space
Looking for a cosy spot to relax and keep the little ones entertained?
Free for Members
Free Austen & Turner Family Trail
Go on a seasonal eye-spy adventure through the House and uncover the secrets of Jane Austen and JMW Turner along the way.
Tree Toddlers
Join Tree Toddlers, our enchanting outdoor pre-school programme for adults and children aged 3-5.
Art Club
Give your little artists the chance to learn new skills, meet new people and take home some marvellous creations!
Children's Birthday Parties
Make this birthday one to remember with a children’s party at Harewood.
Free for Members
Bags of Creativity
Harewood free Bags of Creativity are packed with fun, hands-on resources to help curious minds explore, create, and connect with the landscape at Harewood.
Free for Members
South Garden Play Terrace
Enjoy free family fun this summer at Harewood’s Play Terrace near the South Garden. Outdoor games, picnic spots, photo moments and creative play await!
Christmas at Harewood
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Christmas at Harewood
A bold and spectacular Christmas awaits you in 2025, created by interior designer Siobhan Murphy (TV's Interior Design Masters and Interior Curve).
Free for Members
Harewood Christmas Market in partnership with Little Bird
The highly anticipated Christmas Market, curated by Little Bird Made returns to Harewood!
Free for Members
Christmas at Harewood
A bold and spectacular Christmas awaits you in 2025, created by interior designer Siobhan Murphy (TV's Interior Design Masters and Interior Curve).
Seasonal Soap Making Workshops
Join Rachael Robson from Wharfedale Soaps for a relaxing few hours of seasonal soap making!
The Grand Regency Fascinator Workshop with Siobhan Murphy
Craft a breathtakingly elegant Regency-inspired fascinator worthy of a high-society ball.
Regency Gilded Baubles Workshop with Siobhan Murphy
Join Siobhan Murphy and indulge in the ultimate festive craft as you design and hand-embellish a sumptuous velvet bauble.
Reindeer Willow Weaving Workshop
A festive Willow Weaving workshop where you will have the chance to make your very own 5-foot Christmas reindeer.
Chunky Knitted Christmas Pudding Workshop
Take home a stunning chunky knit Christmas Pudding!
Creating a Christmas Centrepiece Workshop
Join team Tweedle & get creative in making your own Christmas tablescapes to decorate your home over the festive period.
Reimagining our Landscape
It’s our mission to protect and enhance Harewood House Trust for the benefit of you, our visitors. So from 2023 – 2033 we’ll be Reimagining our Landscape.
Future of Harewood