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.
Could Be Real Tribute Festival
Featuring some of the UK’s top tribute acts including Abba, Arctic Monkeys, Ed Sheeran, Fleetwood Mac, Kings of Leon, Oasis & Queen.
Goodlife Festival 2025
Goodlife Festival makes its debut at Harewood on Saturday 28 June 2025
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…
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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.
DogFest
DogFest is a vibrant, dog-friendly festival that offers a fantastic day out for everyone - whether you have a dog or not!
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.
Turner-Inspired Workshop for GCSE Art & Design
Two part workshop inspired by the artwork of J. M. W. Turner to help young people create portfolio of art techniques to prepare for GCSEs.
Children's Birthday Parties
Make this birthday one to remember with a children’s party at Harewood.
Free for Members
Lego Club
A fun-filled session of LEGO building where your little ones can create their own unique designs or favourite characters.
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!
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.
Free for Members
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.
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.
Free for Members
Celebrating Chippendale: Free talks
Join us in the House at noon every Tuesday and Thursday this June to hear more about Thomas Chippendale and the Harewood collection.
Austen & Turner Afternoon Tea
Let time slow down as you step into the elegant charm of the Billiard Room for Austen & Turner Afternoon Tea.
Free for Members
Chippendale Craft Club
We’re getting inspired by the legacy of Thomas Chippendale to celebrate his birthday. Design your own chair or piece of furniture, guided by our friendly volunteers, in our free Chippendale Craft Club.
Turner-Inspired Workshop for GCSE Art & Design
Two part workshop inspired by the artwork of J. M. W. Turner to help young people create portfolio of art techniques to prepare for GCSEs.
Experiences
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Austen & Turner Afternoon Tea
Let time slow down as you step into the elegant charm of the Billiard Room for Austen & Turner Afternoon Tea.
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.
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.
Free for Members
Celebrating Chippendale: Free talks
Join us in the House at noon every Tuesday and Thursday this June to hear more about Thomas Chippendale and the Harewood collection.
Attic Tours
These special tours offer the rare opportunity to ascend into the attics of Harewood House.
Austen & Turner Afternoon Tea
Let time slow down as you step into the elegant charm of the Billiard Room for Austen & Turner Afternoon Tea.
Selections from the Jane Austen Music Books
Join pianist Laura Klein and singer Gillian Dooley for a morning of music drawn directly from Austen’s own collection.
Yoga Events with Harewood Holistics
Join Harewood House and Harewood Holistics for relaxing morning yoga on the Harewood Estate.
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.
Indoor Mosaic Plaque Workshop
Join Sue Kershaw to create an outdoor garden mosaic plaque.
Turner-Inspired Workshop for GCSE Art & Design
Two part workshop inspired by the artwork of J. M. W. Turner to help young people create portfolio of art techniques to prepare for GCSEs.
Seasonal Soap Making Workshops
Join Rachael Robson from Wharfedale Soaps for a relaxing few hours of seasonal soap making!
Yoga Events with Harewood Holistics
Join Harewood House and Harewood Holistics for relaxing morning yoga on the Harewood Estate.
Build Your Own Terrarium Workshop
Join Layla from York Terrariums and create your own self-contained ecosystem.
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.
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.
Could Be Real Tribute Festival
Featuring some of the UK’s top tribute acts including Abba, Arctic Monkeys, Ed Sheeran, Fleetwood Mac, Kings of Leon, Oasis & Queen.
Goodlife Festival 2025
Goodlife Festival makes its debut at Harewood on Saturday 28 June 2025
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.
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.
Adventure Babies Late Spring Term
Delight your little ones with captivating stories, and music that will ignite their imagination.
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?
Adventure Babies Summer Term
Delight your little ones with captivating stories, and music that will ignite their imagination.
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.
Free for Members
Chippendale Craft Club
We’re getting inspired by the legacy of Thomas Chippendale to celebrate his birthday. Design your own chair or piece of furniture, guided by our friendly volunteers, in our free Chippendale Craft Club.
Tree Toddlers
Join Tree Toddlers, our enchanting outdoor pre-school programme for adults and children aged 3-5.
Children's Birthday Parties
Make this birthday one to remember with a children’s party at Harewood.
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