Harewood House is the magnificent home of the Earl of Harewood, set in glorious gardens packed with family fun!

The Adventure Playground
There’s hours of challenging fun to be had on the Harewood Adventure Playground. A great way to blow off some after-school steam and just the thing for a day out with all the family! Its resemblance in summer to an animated ant-heap testifies to its popularity.

Harewood House & Below Stairs
Story books and our friendly House Guides will help you to explore the State Floor and Below Stairs there is plenty to do – Including dressing up clothes for you to pretend to be a servant in Victorian times, computer games to play, cupboards to peek in and objects for you to handle! On Weekends you can also watch the kitchen maids cooking up a treat in the Old Kitchen.

Harewood Bird Garden
Discover a world of interesting creatures in our Bird Garden. Once you are over 10 can also help the keepers feed the Penguins or Ostriches!

Yorkshire Planetarium

There’s starry nights like you have never seen at The Yorkshire Planetarium. And if deep space isn't enough, then take on The Rocket. A towering 8-metre climb with a thrilling slide to the base. It may not be science, but it's certainly fun.
Find out more about the Yorkshire Planetarium.

Education and children's workshops

For more information on Harewood’s Education programme, including children’s workshops, resources for teachers and planning a school trip to Harewood, please visit our Learning & Access pages.

Events for children and families

6 July 2008 Chinese Culture Day

All things Chinese at Harewood. Adult: £12.00  Senior: £11.00  Child: £7.70  Family: £42.00  Harewood Card: £Free   More Info...

20 July 2008 Pinocchio

Illyria are proud to present this classic tale, specially adapted for the stage. Adult: £10.25  Senior: £9.25  Child: £6.75  Family: £35.00  Harewood Card: £discount   More Info...

2 - 31 August 2008 Fun For Families

Summer Holiday Family Activities More Info...

6 August 2008 Popstar for a day!!

Fabulous Fun Ology Performance Workshop Child: £12.00   More Info...

7 August 2008 TV acting class

Fabulous Fun Ology Performance Workshop Child: £9.00   More Info...

11 August 2008 Street dance

Fabulous Fun Ology Performance Workshop Child: £9.00   More Info...

13 - 14 August 2008 Storytelling - Tales from Harewood

Part of 'National Year of Reading' 2008 Adult: £12.00  Senior: £11.00  Child: £7.70  Family: £42.00  Harewood Card: £Free   More Info...

15 August 2008 Modern Shakespere

Fabulous Fun Ology Performance Workshop Child: £9.00   More Info...

16 - 17 August 2008 VW Festival

Ideal day out for enthusiasts of both new and old VW’s More Info...

18 August 2008 TV Presenting

Fabulous Fun Ology Performance Workshop Child: £6.00   More Info...

19 August 2008 Comedy acting class

Fabulous Fun Ology Performance Workshop Child: £6.00   More Info...

20 August 2008 Breakdancing

Fabulous Fun Ology Performance Workshop Child: £9.00   More Info...

24 - 25 August 2008 Yorkshire's Family Steam Rally

Working Exhibits, Engines, Miniatures, Classic Cars, Motorbikes, Commercials, Tractors and Stationery Engines More Info...

27 August 2008 Musicals

Fabulous Fun Ology Performance Workshop Child: £9.00   More Info...

6 September 2008 Drive in Movie: Dirty Dancing

Spend an evening under the stars watching a classic this summer! Harewood Card: £discount   More Info...

10 - 14 September 2008 Chinese State Circus

This year Harewood House is pleased to welcome the Chinese State Circus! More Info...

26 October - 2 November 2008 Autumn Glory

A week long event with walks, talks, educational activities, craft demonstrations and more! Harewood Card: £Free   More Info...