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Harewood House Trust

Museum | Leeds | England | United Kingdom

The Harewood House Trust is an independent charity organization that manages the historic Harewood House and its extensive gardens. The estate is located in West Yorkshire, England, and is open to the public.

Key features of the Harewood House Trust:

History and Architecture: Harewood House was built between 1759 and 1771 for Edwin Lascelles, the first Baron of Harewood. The architecture of the house was designed by John Carr, while the interiors were designed by Robert Adam. The estate is known for its impressive collection of furniture by the famous cabinetmaker Thomas Chippendale.

Collections: The museum houses a remarkable collection of paintings, including works by J.M.W. Turner, Joshua Reynolds, Titian, and El Greco. In addition, the collection includes furniture, ceramics, and other artworks from various periods.

Gardens and Landscape: The gardens of Harewood House span over 1000 acres and were designed by landscape architect Lancelot "Capability" Brown. The gardens include a Himalayan garden, a bird garden, and an adventure playground.

Events and Educational Offerings: The Harewood House Trust regularly organizes exhibitions, events, and educational programs that encompass art, craft, history, and nature. These activities aim to keep the heritage of Harewood House alive and accessible to the public.

The Harewood House Trust plays a central role in preserving and presenting the cultural heritage of Harewood House, offering visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the history and art of this historic estate.

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Harewood
LS17 9LG Leeds

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Opening hours

Sunday10:00 - 17:00
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Friday10:00 - 17:00
Saturday10:00 - 17:00

Reviews

4619 Reviews

carol lupton
03.02.2025

The house is stunning but our visit to the cafe was a disappointment. The soup, leek, potato and kale was not to my taste at all. Such a strong kale flavour with a handful of broken bits of bread surmounted with a micro leaf, which may have been beetroot. Produced with a large bread bun. I wonder if staff do taste their recipes. My husband did eat his but didn’t enjoy it, I couldn’t face more than two spoonfuls. I am a soup fan and know it’s not difficult to do, so come on make the visit memorable in a good way!
Mark Jalal-Krueger
02.02.2025

Massive gaff, interesting trinkets, great paintings, and underwhelming gardens in winter.
Andy Ralph
26.01.2025

Don’t bother, parking is atrocious!!
Keith Watson
25.01.2025

Wouldn’t bother, unless you wish to be treated like a peasant by their grounds shopkeeper
Simon Midcalf
19.01.2025

A magnificent building. Packed with interesting artwork. Lots of outdoor spaces for walks. Good children’s play area, which is apparently about to be upgraded.
paul smith
14.01.2025

A great day out for the family all year round. A fantastic playground for the kids and some good news, the playground is undergoing a revamp, opening Spring 2025. If you're not to far from Harewood I'd advise on getting a yearly family pass.
Lynn Gallon
14.01.2025

Good place
Jane Webster
06.01.2025

I visited Harewood house with a group of friends and despite the appalling weather we very much enjoyed our visit! Inside the house is an absolute delight and the staff were all very knowledgeable about the displays and memorabilia! On the evening of our visit our group enjoyed a private black tie dinner in The Hovels Restaurant, Hosted by the Hon. Edward "Ed" Lascelles! It was a fabulous event, with delicious, beautifully cooked and presented food and fabulous candle ambience!
Richard Holdstock
07.07.2020

There is always something different to see. There was a great Christmas show in the house this visit.
Chris Davies
31.12.2024

Amazing Christmas decorations and experience. Food was excellent in the cafe too.
yue Yin
31.12.2024

Lovely walk in the Harewood Circuit
Richard „Yorkie251“ Harris
30.12.2024

I really enjoyed our visit to Harewood House today, plus the staff were friendly and helpful.
Sylwia Wasniowska
28.12.2024

The best Christmas vibes this year, just in Harewood House
Alex Young
27.12.2024

Beautiful place to visit, especially on a dark evening, it has a very cosy vibe and the gardens are awesome!
Pam Cripwell
04.12.2024

Fabulous place to visit beautiful house and grounds will definitely be visiting again very soon
James Francis (FrAnCo)
10.09.2017

Great Christmas Santa experience and it changes slightly each year. Grounds not great during winter.
Joanne Searle
24.12.2024

Visited for Mischief at the Mansion. Absolutely wonderful. All the Christmas displays were beautiful. The way it was all set up was breathtaking. Loved the talking plates, cakes and baubles. The cheeky fairies were funny. Staff helpful and friendly
Chris Edwards
30.03.2018

Excellent adventure park but undergoing some refurbishment. House was all set up for Xmas
Marta Seiler
20.12.2024

Fabulous Christmas decorated house! Well done!
Christian Reynolds
20.12.2024

Great day out help friendly staff, grandson enjoyed the all Christmas tree decorations and the mischief display
Judith Hume
20.12.2024

My husband and I went to the Christmas display at Harewood House this week, ( mid week) and really enjoyed it. There was no queue, although I'm sure it would be busy at weekends. The house was beautifully decorated with some of the displays very funny! ( The theme is mischief in the house). Allow yourself around 45 minutes, then you could walk around the lovely grounds.
Just For
19.12.2024

Extremely friendly staff. Went in at 3pm and was perfect to avoid large crowds. Rooms very amazing. It was a bit weird to walk in from the entrance, no paths or signs to indicate where the house was but it comes into view eventually
Steven Berry
18.12.2024

The fairy trail is fantastic. I would highly recommend it for people with sensory as it's very relaxing and calming. Th house itself is very welcoming and warm.
Phil Slingsby
01.08.2023

Absolutely fantastic Christmas themed event. The "Mischief at the Mansion" was amazing and the whole family loved it! Definitely recommend. The food and drink was also reasonably priced and tasty! If you don't live too far away, it was only a small cost extra to get a 12 month membership pass too!
Christine Humberstone
17.12.2024

My favourite place. Not cheap but we enjoyed going to see Santa. The Mischief in the Mansion was well done too.
Hervé
16.12.2024

Harewood House is a grand 18th-century stately home located near Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. Designed by architect John Carr and landscaped by Capability Brown, the house showcases stunning Georgian architecture and exquisite interiors, including work by renowned craftsman Robert Adam and furniture by Thomas Chippendale. It houses an impressive collection of art, ceramics, and antiques. Surrounded by over 100 acres of gardens and parkland, it also features a bird garden and hosts a variety of cultural events. Harewood remains a historic home and a visitor attraction, offering insights into British heritage and aristocratic life.
Angela Moscrop
16.12.2024

It was a very cold day and you had to estimate when you would go in the house. Having 2 very young children, we went for a walk first but the children were bored. It is a shame the bird section was dismantled as it would have held their interest a bit more. So,we went to the bookshop, had lunch and decided to skip the house. The older if the two children wanted to visit the Christmas shop but having a baby to carry around as we had to leave her pram in a hut, was no mean feat. May give it a miss in fuyuntil children a lot older.

 

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