Christmas at Harewood
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Father Christmas Experience
After a sell-out season in 2024, Father Christmas returns to Harewood with a brand-new, enchanting adventure; and this year, it’s more magical than ever!
Free for Members
A Glittering Invitation: 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 Made
The highly anticipated Christmas Market, curated by Little Bird Made returns to Harewood! Discover unique gifts from some of Yorkshire’s finest independent traders and indulge in the region’s best street food.
The Grand Regency Fascinator Workshop with Siobhan Murphy
Craft a breathtakingly elegant Regency-inspired fascinator worthy of a high-society ball.
Festive Afternoon Tea
Step into Harewood this Christmas and take your seat at a table set for celebration. Inspired by the enchantment of our Grand Christmas Ball, Festive Afternoon Tea offers a moment of indulgence within the sparkle and splendour of the season.
Relaxed sessions at Harewood this Christmas
Experience Christmas at Harewood in a calmer way. Relaxed sessions offer a quieter, more comfortable visit for those with sensory needs.
Father Christmas Experience
After a sell-out season in 2024, Father Christmas returns to Harewood with a brand-new, enchanting adventure; and this year, it’s more magical than ever!
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.
Experiences
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A festive evening with Nyetimber: Dining in the Gallery
Join us for a luxurious evening of wine and gastronomy, as Harewood hosts an expertly curated dining experience paired with Nyetimber English sparkling wine in the breath-taking eighteenth-century Gallery, magically dressed for the Christmas season.
Festive Afternoon Tea
Step into Harewood this Christmas and take your seat at a table set for celebration. Inspired by the enchantment of our Grand Christmas Ball, Festive Afternoon Tea offers a moment of indulgence within the sparkle and splendour of the season.
Behind the Scenes Private Apartment Tour
Enjoy a rare behind-the-scenes tour of the Private Apartments while Harewood is closed to the public.
Behind the Scenes Attic Tour
This special tour is a rare opportunity to ascend into the attics of Harewood House, now a trove of collections as well as an evocative glimpse of times gone by.
Harewood Curator’s Highlight Talk and Tour
A rare chance to tour the House with Harewood’s Curator and Archivist, Rebecca Burton, who will share some personal highlights of the collection alongside the House’s fascinating history.
Talk and Walk with Harewood’s Head Gardener
As part of this year’s celebrations to mark his 30 glorious years at Harewood, we invite you to join Trevor for a very special event, set amidst the stunning gardens and landscape scenery of Harewood.
Goodlife Festival 2026
Goodlife Festival returns to Harewood on Saturday 6 June 2026
Workshops and Courses
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Creating a Christmas Centrepiece Workshop
Join team Tweedle & get creative in making your own Christmas tablescapes to decorate your home over the festive period.
The Grand Regency Fascinator Workshop with Siobhan Murphy
Craft a breathtakingly elegant Regency-inspired fascinator worthy of a high-society ball.
Seasonal Candle Making Workshops
Experience the relaxing and mindful process of creating your own candles with Wicks & Spritz
Arm Knitting Workshop with Snuggle and Squish
Take home your very own super chunky, snuggly blanket!
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!
Seasonal Soap Making Workshops
Join Rachael Robson from Wharfedale Soaps for a relaxing few hours of seasonal soap making!
Creating a Christmas Centrepiece Workshop
Join team Tweedle & get creative in making your own Christmas tablescapes to decorate your home over the festive period.
Family Fun
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Adventure Babies Winter Term (under 4s)
Delight your little ones with captivating stories, and music that will ignite their imagination.
Adventure Babies Early Autumn Term (under 4s)
Delight your little ones with captivating stories, and music that will ignite their imagination.
Father Christmas Experience
After a sell-out season in 2024, Father Christmas returns to Harewood with a brand-new, enchanting adventure; and this year, it’s more magical than ever!
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 (age 5+)
Give your little artists the chance to learn new skills, meet new people and take home some marvellous creations!
Adventure Babies Christmas Sensory Special
Come and enjoy a festive sensory storytelling adventure full to the brim with songs, props, sensory and messy play with Adventure Babies.
Father Christmas Early Years Experience
As a special experience for our youngest visitors, meet Father Christmas in the atmospheric Old Library for a festive chat, photo and gift.
Winter Weekends at Harewood
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Free for Members
What's on across Winter Weekends
Between 16 January and 22 March 2026, Harewood will be open to the public Friday – Sunday only. With exclusive tours and experiences on Thursdays.
Free for Members
February Half Term Family Takeover
Get ready for the ultimate family adventure as we transform Harewood House into an interactive play space where creativity knows no bounds!
Free for Members
Charlotte Verity: The Season Following
Experience the fleeting nature of the seasons through the work of Charlotte Verity, a British artist known for her meticulously observed studies of plants and flowers.
Behind the Scenes Private Apartment Tour
Enjoy a rare behind-the-scenes tour of the Private Apartments while Harewood is closed to the public.
Behind the Scenes Attic Tour
This special tour is a rare opportunity to ascend into the attics of Harewood House, now a trove of collections as well as an evocative glimpse of times gone by.
Harewood Curator’s Highlight Talk and Tour
A rare chance to tour the House with Harewood’s Curator and Archivist, Rebecca Burton, who will share some personal highlights of the collection alongside the House’s fascinating history.
Talk and Walk with Harewood’s Head Gardener
As part of this year’s celebrations to mark his 30 glorious years at Harewood, we invite you to join Trevor for a very special event, set amidst the stunning gardens and landscape scenery of Harewood.
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