Workshops
18 August – 9 October 2024
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. You will be guided around rooms that are still in use by the 8th Earl and Countess, filled with objects and artwork that reflect their family’s diverse interests and tastes. Learn about the Apartments’ adaptations … Read more
Workshops
18 August 2024
Join artist Cecilia Charlton for special Bargello Embroidery Workshop, as part of our Make It Harewood Weekends. Bargello is a type of needlepoint embroidery consisting of upright flat stitches laid in a pattern to create motifs. The name originates from a series of chairs found in the Bargello palace in Florence, which have a "flame stitch" pattern, although it can be referred to by other names such as … Read more
Experiences
17 – 18 August 2024Free for members
This summer, as part of our Biennial season, we're celebrating all things craft. Throughout August, join us for a series of weekends dedicated to making, music and merriment, with demonstrations, workshops, BBQ, pop-up bar and a live DJ set. Live DJ Set from Downtown Science 11am–3pm @andydowntownscience Food + Drink Over the weekend we will have a delicious BBQ and pop-up bar each day in the Courtyard. … Read more
Events
15 August 2024
Join Boxtree Productions on the riverbank this summer, as they celebrate their 10 year anniversary with a performance of Kenneth Grahame's beloved story! Featuring hilarious comedy, magic and fantastic toe-tapping songs be sure of an evening of wonderful open-air theatre that the whole family will enjoy. When Mole gets fed up of cleaning her home she decides to leave her burrow and head out on adventure! She … Read more
Events
10 – 11 August 2024Free for members
The UK's largest, family friendly VW show returns to Harewood again this summer between Saturday 10th - Sunday 11th August, with campsites opening to pre-booked campers from midday on Friday 9th August. With a full weekend of live entertainment, music and VW’s galore lined up for visitors, all with a laid back atmosphere, the show offers something for all of the family.Where do I park?: Please switch off your … Read more