Tours and Talks

Throughout the season, Harewood offers visitors a variety of tours, talks and demonstrations, many of which are free.

 

Free Garden tours

Garden tours take place every Thursday at the following times and locations.

• 11am on the Terrace

• 1pm in the Himalayan Garden 

• 2pm in the Walled Garden

 

Free Bird Garden tours

Bird Garden tours take place every Sunday at 3pm.

 

Beekeeping Demonstrations

Beekeeping Demonstrations take place on Saturdays from May to September. You can also check the events calender for full details of our pre-bookable Beekeeping Taster Days.

 

Free House talks

Join us at 3pm on the following dates for introductory talks in the House:

Monday 26th July: Restoration of the State Bed

Wednesday 28th July: The Yorkshire Cup

Thursday 29th July: The Chinese Wallpaper 

Friday 30th July: Angelica Kaufmann

Saturday 31st July: The Old Kitchen

Sunday 1st August: Lady Louisa

Monday 2nd August: Banquets and Balls

Wednesday 4th August: Coronation Chairs

Thursday 5th August: The Chinese Wallpaper

Friday 6th August: The Linley Games Table

Saturday 7th August: Angelica Kaufmann

Sunday 8th August: Princess Mary's Dressing Room

 
Tuesday Art Club

Join the Tuesday Art Club - free talks about different aspects of Harewood's collections every Tuesday at 3pm when the House is open. Then why not finish the day with afternoon tea in the Terrace Cafe.

Tuesday 27th July: Mrs. Hale

Tuesday 3rd August: The Photographs in the Spanish Library

 

Prebookable talks and tours

We also offer pre-bookable talks and tours of the Gardens, Bird Garden and House as well as workshops, as part of our Events and Exhibitions programme. See our What's On pages for full details and to purchase tickets online.