Harewood House

Harewood House Yorkshire's most vibrant country house with over 140 acres of stunning gardens and grounds and three incredible play areas. We think you‘ll be delighted!

A unique blend of history, heritage, art, and nature. Harewood sits at the heart of Yorkshire, one of the Treasure Houses of England, the house was built in the 18th century and has art collections to rival the finest in the land in the setting of Yorkshire’s most beautiful landscape. Harewood is just as much about today as it is about history. There are exhibitions of contemporary art, an award-w

inning educational department and over 100 acres of exquisite gardens. You can expect the unexpected at Harewood with special events and themed weekends throughout the season to surprise you. Whether you want to visit the House and its wonderful collections, relax in the Gardens or play on the Playground, come to Harewood.

Sun streaming through the doors of the Main Library and into the Entrance Hall. ☀️Please note that the East Side of the ...
07/06/2026

Sun streaming through the doors of the Main Library and into the Entrance Hall. ☀️

Please note that the East Side of the House is being prepared for Cecil Beaton: Staging Icons, so the visitor route will change from Monday 8 to Friday 12 May and some rooms will be closed.

Opening on Saturday 13 May, the exhibition offers a captivating journey through the extraordinary career of Cecil Beaton, the legendary photographer whose theatrical approach to staging, design and portraiture helped shape the identities of some of the 20th century’s most iconic figures. Featuring more than 60 unforgettable photographs, alongside objects from our own collection, the exhibition explores Beaton’s world and his connection to Harewood, including Princess Mary’s wedding dress.

Our team, alongside , are working hard behind the scenes to install this remarkable show, and we look forward to welcoming you soon.

Looking for the perfect post-school, weekend or holiday adventure? 🌿Our Adventure Playscape is designed to inspire explo...
06/06/2026

Looking for the perfect post-school, weekend or holiday adventure? 🌿

Our Adventure Playscape is designed to inspire exploration, imagination and active play for children of all ages.

Follow the winding woodland path and discover an enchanting world of climbing towers, bridges, slides, hideouts, swings and a thrilling zipwire. Along the way, young adventurers can build confidence, improve balance and coordination, and spark their curiosity through nature-inspired play.

With a carefully curated mix of physical and sensory experiences, children can explore, learn about the area's history, and create unforgettable memories in the great outdoors.

Who’s ready for their next adventure? 🍃

Happy Volunteers' Week! 🎉 On Tuesday, we held a special celebration event to recognise our incredible volunteers, who ge...
05/06/2026

Happy Volunteers' Week! 🎉

On Tuesday, we held a special celebration event to recognise our incredible volunteers, who generously donate around 21,000 hours of their time each year.

From sharing the history of Harewood with visitors, helping to clean and conserve our precious collections, maintaining 140 acres of Gardens and Grounds, driving our access shuttle bus, running our Secondhand Bookshop, cataloguing our library books and helping with family activities, their contribution is felt across every part of the Trust.

A particular highlight of the afternoon was recognising volunteers celebrating 10 and 20 years volunteer service, with special badges, cards and flowers from the gardens, lovingly made into bouquets by fellow volunteers.

Harewood simply wouldn't be the same without our volunteers. Their dedication, enthusiasm and generosity help make everything we do possible, and we are incredibly grateful for the time and care they give. 💙

If you'd like to volunteer at Harewood, please find current opportunities on our website.

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The gateway to and 🎶This Friday 5 June and Saturday 6 June, we’re expecting to be especially busy, with longer-than-us...
04/06/2026

The gateway to and 🎶

This Friday 5 June and Saturday 6 June, we’re expecting to be especially busy, with longer-than-usual waiting times for entry to Harewood. We will remain open to the public throughout, 10 am - 6pm.

🎟️ Festival-goers: There will be different entrance gates to the site.

Please switch off your satnav as you get close to Harewood and follow the directional event signage.

We look forward to welcoming everyone for a fantastic weekend!

It’s your last chance to wander through the East side of the House and experience these beautiful works up close.Discove...
02/06/2026

It’s your last chance to wander through the East side of the House and experience these beautiful works up close.

Discover paintings such as Seed Time by Charlotte Verity from The Season Following. This work sits among others that evoke the height of summer, delicate flowers emerging from a soft light-blue background, grounded by a warm orange band along the bottom of the canvas. The colours and forms capture the quiet abundance and rhythm of the season 🌼

Don’t miss the opportunity to see the exhibition before it closes on Sunday 7 June.

Coming this month to Harewood ...Cecil Beaton: Staging Icons (13 June - 4 October 2026) 📸 Step into the glamorous world ...
01/06/2026

Coming this month to Harewood ...

Cecil Beaton: Staging Icons (13 June - 4 October 2026) 📸

Step into the glamorous world of Cecil Beaton, the legendary photographer who captured some of the most iconic figures of the 20th century, from Hollywood legends and stars of the West End to the British royal family.

Staging Icons offers a captivating journey through Beaton’s extraordinary career as a photographer to the stars. Featuring era-defining portraits such as those of Audrey Hepburn, Marylin Monroe, Fred Astaire, Queen Elizabeth II and others, the show explores how Beaton’s theatrical approach to staging and design fashioned the identities of his all-star clientele.

Beaton’s first love was the stage, and this was reflected in his groundbreaking photographic style. Using elaborate sets, props, costume and lighting, he blurred the line between reality and artifice, turning photography into visual theatre.

Staging Icons showcases more than 60 unforgettable works from the National Portrait Gallery’s extensive collection of Beaton photographs, some on display for the first time, while also revealing Harewood’s own connection to Beaton and his world.

Organised by the in partnership with .

Book early and save!

Cecil Beaton by Cecil Beaton, 1933 © Cecil Beaton Archive. Conde Nast
Princess Margaret by Cecil Beaton, 1950 © Cecil Beaton. Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Audrey Hepburn by Cecil Beaton, 1963 © Cecil Beaton Archive. Conde Nast

High above the State Floor of Harewood House lies a treasure trove of collections. 🖼️Step behind the scenes and discover...
31/05/2026

High above the State Floor of Harewood House lies a treasure trove of collections. 🖼️

Step behind the scenes and discover Harewood Attics, where rooms filled with history offer a fascinating glimpse into life at Harewood over the centuries.

Led by an expert guide, this special tour explores the stories of the people who lived and worked here from the 18th century onwards, bringing hidden spaces and untold histories to life.

Tours run throughout the main season until October.

28/05/2026

Rhododendrons at Harewood 🌺

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