Visit Harewood this October half-term as we celebrate autumn in all its glory. Bring the whole family and join Rusticus for outdoor performance walks, craft away in the Curiosity Cabin and see cooking demonstrations in the House.

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+ Cosy Crafts in the Curiosity Cabin
Mon 24 Oct–Sun 30 Oct | 11am–3pm
The Curiosity Cabin will play host to a range of autumnal and Halloween-themed crafts. Your little one is welcome to come and join in the crafty fun or stay and play in our cosy, autumnal cabin.

+ Autumnal Art in the Curiosity Cabin
Sat 22 + Sun 23 Oct | 11am–3pm
Head to the Curiosity Cabin and take part in a children’s clay-modelling masterclass, where our arty volunteers will teach you how to make your favourite autumnal animals, whether a harvest mouse or prickly hedgehog!
Free drop-in session, no pre-booking required. For ages 3+.

+ Cooking Demonstrations in the Old Kitchen
Wed 26 + Thu 27 Oct | 11am–3pm
Go Below Stairs and watch cooking demonstrations on Wed 26 + Thu 27 Oct, as the smells of seasonal food will fill the Old Kitchen.

+ Deer Rut Tractor Wildlife Tour
Wed 26 Oct | 11am–1.30pm

Join the British Deer Society for a Tractor Tour of Harewood’s deer park this half term. Our Deer have spent the summer growing some impressive antlers, caring for their fawn and preparing to take part in one of nature’s best spectacles: Rutting Season. Hop on our safari bus for a trip around the Estate, learning all about this incredible time and more with an extremely knowledgeable guide from the British Deer Society.
Tickets £15 per person. Entry tickets to Harewood or a valid Membership will be required in addition to this ticket.
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+ Family Tractor Wildlife Tour
Thu 27 Oct | 11am–1.30pm
Hop on our safari bus for a trip around the Estate, to see and learn about the wealth of wildlife on the Estate and hear about the work we’re undertaking to help conserve UK species and become more sustainable.
Tickets £10 per person. Entry tickets to Harewood or a valid Membership will be required in addition to this ticket.
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+ Pumpkin Trail
Sat 22 Oct–Sun 30 Oct
This autumn, go on a pumpkin trail around the site and try and find all the pumpkins hidden on site, decorated by the teams who work at Harewood. If you find them all, you can collect a prize from Visitor Information.

Pick up sheet from Entrance Barrier or Courtyard Information Centre

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Autumn Glory with Rusticus 

+ Lantern Workshop with Rusticus in Education Suite
Thu 27 Oct | 10.30am| 12.15pm| 2pm | 3.45pm
Join independent theatre company Rusticus in the Education Suite for a brand new Harewood Lantern Workshop. Families will work together to create large lanterns using traditional withy sculpture and tissue paper. The workshop will be delivered by two Jolly Forresters, making it part activity, part performance!
Tickets £5 per child. Pre-booking required. Ages 4+ with adult supervision.
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+ Lantern Walk with Rusticus
Fri 28 Oct| 10.30am| 12.30pm| 2.30pm|
Join two Rusticus adventurers on an exciting journey to discover the woodland creatures who live at Harewood. Find out more about them and take part in exciting and interactive activities along the way!
The walk will last approximately 45 mins. Free drop-in session, no pre-booking required. For all ages. Meet on grass outside the Courtyard

+ Rusticus – Frightful Fairytales
Sat 29 + Sun 30 Oct | 10.30am| 12.30pm| 2.30pm|
Independent theatre company Rusticus bring well-loved and well-disliked fairytale characters to life in their outdoor performance walk Frightful Fairytales. Delve into the world of Brothers Grimm and find out why the witch wants vengeance, the troll is so grumpy, and why the big bad wolf isn’t so big and bad after all!
The walk will last approximately 45 mins. Free drop-in session, no pre-booking required. For all ages. Meet at benches by Curiosity Cabin 

About Rusticus

Rusticus is an independent theatre company that provides fun-filled, family adventures to many heritage sites across the county. They combine walks in the great outdoors with engaging and interactive performances to capture the imaginations of children (and adults) of all ages.Children are encouraged to come dressed up for all the Rusticus activities