Venue Description

From the moment you arrive, Harewood captures your imagination and feeds your curiosity. It's a place filled with art, culture and heritage which continues to develop and thrive today. One of the Treasure Houses of England, the historic Georgian property sits within "Capability" Brown designed landscape with remarkable views from the award winning Terraces. Come inside and you'll be blown away by rare Chippendale furniture and jaw-dropping interior designs in the State Rooms. Make sure you leave time to explore the well-trodden corridors of Below Stairs. Harewood is just as much about today as it is about history. There are exhibitions of contemporary art, an award-winning educational department and over 100 acres of exquisite gardens. You can expect the unexpected at Harewood with special events and themed weekends. With bags of space to run around, a massive adventure playground and woodland wonderland, there's no shortage of adventure for kids of all ages too.

Accessibility

Shuttle Service Harewood offers a mobility assistance shuttle service which is led by a team of volunteers. The shuttles are wheelchair, pram and pushchair accessible and provide drop offs to the Main Entrance, House, Church, Courtyard, Car Park and Lakeside. There are designated drop off points or turning circles at the Shuttle Stop locations. The Church turning circle is a short (approximately 1 minute) walk from All Saints Church, which is level, gravelled ground and is suitable for Prams and Wheelchairs. During busy periods, the Shuttle will provide priority access to those with mobility needs. Please note that as this service is run by volunteers we cannot guarantee that it will be running every day. If you require wheelchair or access mobility during your visit, please speak to our Engagement Assistants in Visitor Information, or call us on 0113 218 1000. Wheelchair Hire Wheelchairs can be hired from the House or Visitor Information in the Courtyard. There are five wheelchairs available to hire daily. A £20 refundable deposit will be taken if you wish to hire one. The Grounds Harewood’s Grounds were designed by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown in the 1770’s to include sloping and mixed terrains. There are some areas with steep gradients, as well as cut grass, gravel and wood chip paths. Harewood’s driveway is approximately a half mile before reaching the ticket barriers. Please refer to the section on the Shuttle Service on what assistance is available. Visitors who use wheelchairs and other mobility aids are advised to bring someone to accompany them with navigating the Grounds. Please refer to the section on free access for Carers below for more information. The House We have wheelchair lifts to allow users to access the State Floor and Below Stairs. These can comfortably accommodate standard wheelchairs and smaller motorised electric scooters. If you require more information on the size and weight restrictions of these devices please contact a member of our team who will be happy to assist you. Upon request, we can also loan a standard wheelchair to anyone with mobility issues. Wheelchair users can access the Terrace Tearoom via the Terrace Garden, with the use of a wheelchair ramp. Please ask a member of staff if you need any assistance. Sensory backpacks We have 10 sensory backpacks for children and 10 for adults to encourage, support, and enhance the museum experience of our visitors who may experience sensory overload whilst visiting the House. These packs are free to use and are located at the desk in Entrance Hall. You can ask for one from any of our friendly staff and they will happily lend it to you for the duration of your visit. Carers Our admission policy enables essential carers for adults to access Harewood free of charge, whilst the normal membership or admission fee applies to the disabled visitor. All you need to do is pre-book your ticket online and then your carer’s ticket will be issued at the gate.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://harewood.org/visit/access/

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: https://www.accessibilityguides.org/content/harewood-house-trust

Accessible Performances

During the Festive Season (2024 dates TBC) we offer Relaxed Mornings on Wednesdays from 10-11.30AM. More details about this can be found on our website.

Toilets

We have accessible toilets at designated points across site: Car Park House - situated Below Stairs, next to the Terrace Cafe. These can be accessed through the Cafe using our portable ramp. Courtyard - located in the Entrance along the left hand side, opposite the Courtyard Shop. Bothy Tea House - there is ramped access in the Bothy which leads to the access toilet.

Staff

Dementia-friendly team Harewood is proud to have over 50 Visitor Experience staff and volunteers who are Dementia Friends. We have joined the UK’s biggest initiative to change the way people think, act and talk about Dementia. Look out for us wearing our blue forget-me-not pin badges. Hidden disabilities sunflower scheme Harewood has joined the Sunflower Lanyard scheme for people with hidden disabilities. Not all disabilities are visible –If you have a hidden disability and feel that you would benefit from wearing a Hidden Disabilities Sunflower product while on-site, please pick one up from Visitor Information or Visitor Reception.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

Due to the extensive wildlife on site, we have no facilities for dogs to be off lead - this is due to the herds of Deer which roam the site.

Other assistance dog facilities

There are water bowls across site for clean drinking water for all dogs, and bins for disposing of waste. Assistance Dogs are allowed in the House.