Access & Other Useful Information

Harewood is situated on a natural slope. For your own safety please take care, especially on the steeper inclines marked * on the downloadable map. The wearing of flat, rubber-soled shoes is recommended. People accompanying those in wheelchairs will need to be strong and able pushers.

Disabled Parking

A designated parking area for blue badge holders is available on the grassed area opposite the House and near the entrance to the Courtyard.

Harewood House

There are six steps up to the front door of Harewood House and a wheelchair lift is fitted on the right hand side of the steps. House Desk staff will be happy to assist.

• A courtesy indoor wheelchair is available from the House Desk.

• An audio tour of the House is available for £2.00. Hearing loops are also available.

• For security and conservation reasons you will be required to leave any large bags at the House Desk (all items left at your own risk).

• The use of mobile phones is not permitted inside the House.

• House information is available in large print.Service dogs are welcome.

• For conservation reasons, only courtesy pushchairs provided can be taken around the House. Slings are available for babies. Enquire at the House Desk.

Below Stairs

This area is fully wheelchair accessible with the use of ramps and a wheelchair lift. Wheelchair access to the Terrace Gallery is via the Below Stairs entrance. Please ask there for assistance.

Bird Garden

This area is sited on a natural slope. Paths are surfaced with asphalt and most have handrails. Regrettably service dogs are not permitted in the Bird Garden but please enquire at the Information Centre for a member of staff to guide you around.

Gardens

The Woodland and Lakeside Walks are surfaced with gravel and some have natural steep gradients. Please take care and use sensible footwear.

Meeting Point

We suggest that you use the Information Centre as a meeting point for people who have become separated from their group.

First Aid

Please ask at the Gift Shop or Information Centre for assistance.

Loan of Wheelchairs

Wheelchairs for use in the Gardens and Grounds are available to borrow from the Information Centre on a first come, first served basis. Please note there is a refundable deposit of £20 for the loan of a wheelchair. We can accept the deposit in cash or by credit card (no debit cards please).

Dogs

Dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times and are not permitted in the Bird Garden or the Adventure Playground.

Toilets

Accessible toilet facilities are available in the Main Car Park, by the entrance to the Courtyard and in the Courtyard. Baby changing facilities are also available at these locations. Please note there are no toilet or baby changing facilities on the State Floor.

Café

The Terrace and Courtyard Cafés are both wheelchair accessible. Access to the Terrace Cafe is via Below Stairs.

Gift Shops

All shops are wheelchair accessible.

Shuttle

A free shuttle service runs between the Arch, the House, the Church and the Courtyard (for the Café, Shops and entrance to the Bird Garden). For pick up points, see the map or flag the shuttle down. The shuttle service is provided by volunteers - should it not be running please ask for assistance at the Information Centre.
We are grateful to the Countryside Agency for their support of the Shuttle.

Boat

The boat is currently not operational.

Photography

Photography (including video) for personal use only is permitted in the grounds. No photography or video is permitted in the House. 

Permission for any commercial use photography or video must be obtained in advance from the Marketing Department. Rates vary depending on the circumstances.

Please send any commercial photography/video enquiries to the Marketing Department by email.

Under 16s

Please supervise your children at all times, especially on the Adventure Playground, in the Bird Garden and near the lake. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times while on site at Harewood.

Consideration for Other Visitors

For the comfort and safety of ALL our visitors the use of cycles, scooters and barbecues is prohibited on site.

Site Access

Please remember that areas located outside the map are designated as out-of-bounds with the exception of public footpaths and bridleways.