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Wildlife
Daily Penguin Feeding
23 March – 4 November 2018Free for members
Join us for our daily penguin feeding and watch our Humboldt Penguins being fed. In the wild, the Humboldt Penguin feeds on anchovies, squid and sardines which are found in the Humboldt Ocean current off the West coast of Peru. At Harewood, we feed our penguins whitebait and sprats - fish that are similar in size to their natural diet, although they will also eat small herrings. They usually feed just after … Read more
Family Drop-in
Little Carpenters Denbuilding
24 March – 1 July 2018Free for members
This activity takes place on weekends only Join us this spring and get crafty with our Little Carpenters Denbuilding activity. As part of our Chippendale celebrations for 2018, you and your family can try your hand at denbuilding and discover all the different shapes and structures you can create from wood. From a fairy den, to a shelter you can fit your whole family under, become a woodland explorer for the day … Read more
Talks & Tours
Boat Trips
24 March – 4 November 2018
Enjoy a short pleasure trip of approximately 20 minutes and take in the views of the House and Walled Garden on-board our boat, The Capability. The Capability sets sail for tours of the Lake on weekends, bank holidays and Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during school holidays. Boat rides are charged at £3 per person or £10 for a family of 4 (2 adults & 2 children). Charges apply to both Harewood … Read more
Chippendale 300
Conservation in Action
27 March – 26 June 2018Free for members
Our Conservation in Action Demonstrations take place every Tuesday at 2pm Join us every Tuesday afternoon to see live conservation demonstrations in the Servant's Hall, Below Stairs. It is the job of our small permanent team, as well as a group of trained volunteers and occasionally, specialist external conservators, to ensure our collections are carefully looked after. Our in-house team is trained to care for … Read more
Chippendale 300
Woodland Walk and Talk
29 March – 28 June 2018Free for members
This walk and talk takes place every Thursday until 28th June. Join our gardens team for a walk around the West Garden at Harewood, and learn more about some of the tree species in our collection, including those Chippendale used in his furniture making. Meet the team that look after the magnificent gardens here at Harewood and have the chance to ask any questions you may have about gardening across the … Read more