Harewood House
West Yorkshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Harewood House Trust
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG
Telephone 0113 218 1010
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Harewood House is the home of the Lascelles family, now run by an educational charitable trust. Reviewers rate the grounds and gardens highly, describing them as well maintained with wide views, and much of the feedback comes from visitors there for events, from food festivals to family trails. Opinions are more mixed on value: one reviewer was unhappy to find entry no longer covered by their Historic Houses membership and felt the estate was quiet for the price.
Worth the trip
The gardens and the views out across the estate, which reviewers describe as exceptionally well kept.
Before you go
Reviewers report parking close to the house and helpful accessibility support, including a tramper that can be booked ahead - but check what your ticket or membership covers, as at least one visitor found theirs no longer valid here.
Reviewers are consistently positive about the staff and volunteers, who are described as helpful and well informed, with one visitor with mobility problems praising the pre-booked tramper hire and the access it gave to the grounds. The house, gardens and events programme (food festivals, family trails, Easter activities and a playground) are widely enjoyed, and several reviewers describe it as a good family day out. Opinions are notably mixed on value: one reviewer mentions a ticket price around £30 with discounts available, while others object to the cost given that the Himalayan Garden, said to be about a third of the gardens, was closed for repairs on their visit without this being reflected in pricing or flagged beforehand. The cafes divide opinion too, with one reviewer praising the courtyard cafe's range and another describing a dry, expensive scone. One reviewer also reports that the house is no longer covered by Historic Houses membership.
Home of the Lascelles family, now run by an educational charitable trust.
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”- Joyce.lifestyle_, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “Fantastic place to visit - lots of parking near the house and very accessible.” - Shug Laverty
- Terrain & accessibility
- “This enabled me to access most of the stunning grounds and gardens including the lakeside paths which were down a fairly steep slope.” - Shug Laverty
- Facilities
- “Most cafés offer tea, coffee, pastries and cold sandwiches, while the Courtyard Café also serves hot food such as fish and chips.” - Kashmala Khan
Common questions about Harewood House
Where is Harewood House?
Harewood House is in West Yorkshire, England, at Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG.
Do you need a ticket to visit Harewood House?
Yes - Harewood House is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Harewood House Trust. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Can you stay overnight at Harewood House?
Yes - Harewood House offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the stately home itself or within its grounds. See the Stately Homes You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Harewood House?
The gardens and the views out across the estate, which reviewers describe as exceptionally well kept.
Is Harewood House a ruin or still intact?
Harewood House is largely intact - Home of the Lascelles family, now run by an educational charitable trust.
