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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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Royal Harewood Tour with Afternoon Tea
20 – 21 May 2021
Join Harewood’s Curator 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 tour 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, as well as those made by more recent … 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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Twilight Father Christmas Family Experience
11 – 23 December 2020Discounted for members
Following the announcement of Leeds Tier 3 restrictions, we are currently re-assessing our Father Christmas experience. Please bear with us, we will update all bookers at the earliest opportunity. Thank you for your patience. Make their Christmas magical with a private twilight visit to Father Christmas at Harewood from 11 December. This year he’s taken up residence in the historic old library where twinkling … Read more