Activity Trail and Resource Pack downloads

Harewood is a wonderful place for children to explore. In fact there is so much to see and do it is difficult to know where to start. You can use these activity trails to help find your way together on your next family day out!

The Trees Trail

Use this guide to identify different tree types throughout Harewood, as well as looking for objects made of wood.  This trail is mainly for 5-11 year olds with adult supervision.

The Lake Trail

An interactive trail to Harewood's lake, which explores the history of the lake and also the birdlife that lives in and around it. This trail is mainly for 5-11 year olds with adult supervision.

The Red Kite Trail

Learn about one of Harewood's most popular wild birds at Harewood. This trail is mainly for 5-11 year olds with adult supervision.

Below Stairs Trail

Follow this trail for glimpses of the practical workings of this place, over more than 250 years. This trail is mainly for 5-11 year olds with adult supervision.

Princess Mary Garden Trail

Find out more about Princess Mary's love of gardening and the beautiful collection of plants she tended her at Harewood.

Royal Harewood Trail

Use this trail to find out more about Princess Mary's life at Harewood. This trail is mainly for 7-11 year olds with an adult's help.

Royal Harewood Teachers Resource Pack

This resource pack is for teachers to use with students at key stage 1 and above, both in the classroom and on site at Harewood House.
It provides background information on Princess Mary, Harewood House and British History 1897-1965.

The Lakeside walk Brass rubbings Trail

A great way to excite children about the animals, birds, plants and trees they see at Harewood. This trail is mainly for 4 - 10 year olds with adult supervision.

The Bird Garden Brass rubbings Trail

This trail is a fun way to introduce children to the birds and the body parts that make them all different.  This trail is mainly for 4 - 10 year olds with adult supervision.

Fun Feet Activity Trail

As you explore the Bird Garden, take a closer look at the inhabitants feet! From Ostriches to Parrots, Penguins to Owls this trail is a great way to learns about animal adaptations and how the birds use their feet.

New Life in the Bird Garden Trail

During the Spring and Summer months there’s lots going on in the Bird Garden! A great way for children to see how birds make their nests and rear their young.

Amazing Owls Activity Trail

We have three different owl species living in the Bird Garden. This trail will tell you all you ever wanted to know about owls!

Fabulous Flamingos Activity Trail

Watch our Flamingos closely and see if you can answer some questions on their habits, likes, dislikes and adaptations. 

Eye Spy in the Walled Garden Trail

Look carefully around the Walled Garden and colour in the ’Eye Spy’ eye when you spot each item.