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).
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.
Free for Members
Garden Room Family Space
Step into the Garden Room Family Fun Space, the perfect place for families to unwind, play and get inspired together following a visit to Christmas at Harewood.
Reindeer Willow Weaving Workshop
A festive Willow Weaving workshop where you will have the chance to make your very own 5-foot Christmas reindeer.
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!
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.
Adventure Babies Winter Term (under 4s)
Delight your little ones with captivating stories, and music that will ignite their imagination.
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.
Experiences
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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.
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.
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 Candle Making Workshops
Experience the relaxing and mindful process of creating your own candles with Wicks & Spritz
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.
Regency Christmas Cracker Workshop with Siobhan Murphy
Christmas wouldn’t be complete without the magic of an exquisitely handcrafted cracker!
Family Fun
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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.
Free for Members
House Family Takeover for Feb Half Term
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
Garden Room Family Space
Step into the Garden Room Family Fun Space, the perfect place for families to unwind, play and get inspired together following a visit to Christmas at Harewood.
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.
Adventure Babies Winter Term (under 4s)
Delight your little ones with captivating stories, and music that will ignite their imagination.
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
House Family Takeover for Feb Half Term
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
Lego Club
A fun-filled session of LEGO building where your little ones can create their own unique designs or favourite characters.
Free for Members
Servants’ Hall Family Fun Space
Looking for a cosy spot to relax and keep the little ones entertained?
Afternoon Tea
Treat yourself to a quintessential English Afternoon Tea at 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.
Free for Members
Welly Walk
Take your little ones on a journey along the North Park Walk, look out for the welly-themed signs that challenge you to use all your senses to engage with the great outdoors!
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 paintings of plants and flowers.
Free for Members
Saturday Craft Club
Join us for free, seasonal drop-in crafts in the historic Servants’ Hall at Harewood!
February Half Term Family Fun
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Free for Members
What's on February Half Term
Make the most of February half term with family-friendly activities across the Harewood.
Free for Members
House Family Takeover for Feb Half Term
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
Welly Walk
Take your little ones on a journey along the North Park Walk, look out for the welly-themed signs that challenge you to use all your senses to engage with the great outdoors!
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
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 paintings of plants and flowers.
Free for Members
Secret Life of Mould
Discover the surprising world of fungi and the hidden challenges they create for historic houses with this free family drop-in activity at Harewood.
Harewood Holiday Club (ages 7-11)
Make school holidays unforgettable with Harewood Holiday Club!
Tree Toddlers Seasonal Special
Designed especially for 3-5 year olds and their grown-ups, this hands-on session will spark imaginations and inspire a lifelong love for the natural world.
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