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Have-a-go Archaeology
27 – 30 July 2023
Unearth your child's passion for history with our archaeology workshop. Embark on a fascinating journey as children explore the archaeological site of Gawthorpe Hall. They'll delve into the past with an engaging tour of the site, followed by archaeological excavation in our simulation dig boxes. Uncover hidden artefacts, decipher ancient mysteries, and experience being a real archaeologist. This workshop is part of … Read more
Families
Father’s Day Forest School
17 – 18 June 2023
Celebrate the great outdoors this Father’s Day weekend with the first of our brand-new Forest School sessions. Set in Harewood's beautiful grounds, children and adults will have the opportunity to learn basic bushcraft and woodland skills under the shade of our sustainable treehouse, Sylvascope. Together each family group will work to build their own debris shelter before combining as a larger group to make a … Read more
Events
Coronation Celebrations
22 April – 28 August 2023
Join us in celebrating the coronation of HM King Charles III. Why not learn about Harewood's royal connections with a special tour of the State Floor or indulge in a Coronation Afternoon Tea? Bank Holiday Weekends Sat 29 Apr–Mon 1 May + Sat 6 May–Mon 8 May | 10am–6pm Harewood will be decked out for all things royal on the Bank Holiday weekends! Join us for royal-themed children’s activities, special … Read more
Events
Yorkshire School of Garden Design – Spring/Summer short courses
1 April – 6 June 2023
This Spring spells a fresh new set of short courses available by resident garden design school of Harewood House, The Yorkshire School of Garden Design. Students, be it budding amateurs or seasoned enthusiasts, will have the opportunity to learn all about the key elements involved in being successful in the field. Founded by renowned garden designer, Alistair Baldwin, courses will include, ‘Freehand sketching … Read more
Exhibitions
Arthur France: Son of a Small Island
13 January – 26 February 2023
As part of Harewood’s Open History series, in September 2022, a display on the State Floor celebrated the life of Arthur France, local community activist and founder of Leeds West Indian Carnival. Visitors were encouraged to discover the story of Arthur’s remarkable life through meaningful objects and photographs, selected by him and his family to show life in Leeds in the Caribbean community since the 1950s. … Read more