Harewood House |
||||||||||
|
Harewood House is a great family day out. Visit the Adventure Playground, explore the Gardens and Bird Gardens, take a boat trip across the lake or marvel at the collections in the House. With an extensive events and exhibitions programme, Harewood House offers something for all.
Glorious Gardens
Harewood House's magnificent gardens are situated in an 18th century man-made landscape of outstanding beauty - explore a wide range of plants thriving in a variety of beautiful and historic settings. Designed in the 1840's by Sir Charles Barry, the Terrace contains an Italian-style garden with ornate fountains and a
stunning parterre with symmetrical flower-beds of unrivalled beauty.The lake is surrounded by enchanting woodlands dappled with shade and covered in spring bulbs, rhododendrons and unusual shrubs. The Victorian-style launch, which tours the lake, offers an alternative perspective on the wildfowl, House and Grounds (sailing subject to weather conditions).
Visit the Harewood Church and see the splendid medieval alabaster monuments.
A 20ft cascade tumbles into a sunken glade full of Himalayan plants, ferns and bamboos creating an exotic environment.
The House
Harewood House is one of the great treasure houses of England. Designed by
John Carr of York and completed in 1772, it is a fine example of neo-classical architecture. With interiors and exquisit plaster work ceilings by Robert Adam and State Rooms furnished by Thomas Chippendale, Harewood House has outstanding collections of fine and decorative art.Take a look at life below stairs in the Victorian Kitchen, Still Room and Scullery.
In 1797, JMW Turner and Thomas Girtin painted Harewood at the invitation of Edward Lascelles. The work of these two great English landscape artists form the nucleus of Harewood House's remarkable watercolour collection.
The Collections
Family
portraits by Reynolds, Hoppner and Gainsborough look down from the silk-covered walls of the drawing rooms. The Gallery displays Chinese porcelain, Renaissance art and fantastically carved wooden pelmets by Thomas Chippendale.The China Room sparkles with fabulous Sevres porcelain and modern works by Sickert, Picasso, Sidney Nolan and Tom Wood surprise you in the comfortable setting of Lord Harewood's Sitting Room.
The Terrace Gallery continues the Lascelle's family tradition of art patronage, with an exciting programme of contemporary art exhibitions.
Bird Garden
The Bird Garden is home to some 100 exotic species
and works closely with collections both in the UK and overseas in captive breeding some of the world's rarest birds. See these beautiful creatures including penguins, flamingos, owls and parrots at close quarters in their tranquil lakeside setting to make a visit to Harewood complete.
Adventure Playground, Café and Gift Shops
The Adventure Playground provides hours of fun for toddlers and older children. The Courtyard Café has a full range of delicious snacks and meals -open daily during the season. The Gift Shops offer a selection of high quality items and souvenirs.
|
Opening Times
|
|
(2007 times)
16th March to 28th October: DailyGrounds & Bird Garden: Open from 10.00am. Last admission 4.30pm. House: Open from 11.00am. Last admission 4.00pm. |
|
Admission Charges
|
|
(2007 prices)
Freedom (All Attractions) Monday - Friday: Bird Garden & Grounds Mondy - Friday: |
|
Directions
|
|
Harewood House is situated: 7 miles from Leeds and Harrogate on A61 5 miles from Wetherby and A1 22 miles from York Leeds/Bradford Airport 4 miles 8 miles from M1 Regular bus service to Harewood Village from Leeds and Harrogate (no. 36) every 20 minutes. |
| Show map of Harewood House... |
|
Harewood House Postcode for SatNav: LS17 9LG |
|
Nearby Attractions
|
|
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
(5 Miles)*
One of Yorkshire's most relaxing yet inspiring locations at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales! |
|
Bramham Park
(6 Miles)*
Bramham Park is a splendid Queen Anne mansion, containing fine collections of furniture, porcelain and paintings and is set in the peaceful tranquillity of 66 acres of formal gardens and 100 acres of pleasure grounds. |
|
The Royal Pump Room Museum
(6 Miles)*
Housed in Harrogate's premiere Spa building and site of Europe's strongest Sulphur Well, The Royal Pump Room Museum tells the story of Harrogate as a Spa. |
| more nearby attractions... |
|
Nearby Hotels
|
|
Nearby Self Catering
|
Copyright © 1999-2008 Excelsior Information Systems Limited.
All rights reserved.
Press Room Terms of Use Privacy Link to Us Self-Catering Advertising Index Site Map
