Harewood House Hotel in Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Harewood House Hotel Rooms Harewood House Terrace Harewood House Bird Garden Harewood House Gallery Visit Harewood House

Built in 1759 for the Lascelles family, the Harewood House is a stately Georgian style country home located in the heart of Harewood Village in Leeds, Yorkshire. Although the home and grounds are open for public tours, Harewood House is still the residence of the 7th Earl's family and features opulent furnishings, detailed architecture, fantastic gardens, and stunning landscapes. www.harewood.org Built with money earned from the lucrative West Indian sugar trade, Harewood House reflects not only the vision of the original owner, but also the changing tastes and styles of the home's residents for the past 250 years. Designated museum status in 1998, Harewood House offers visitors a unique look at the lives of British aristocracy from the late 1700s to the present. The home features neo-classical design, more than 24 rooms, Chippendale furniture, opulent wall coverings, unique frescoes, paintings, sculptures, and more.

Harewood House Terrace.

Harewood's spectacular Italianate terrace overlooks the estate's breathtaking landscapes, including the home's formal Victorian gardens. Built in the 1840s by Parliament architect, Sir Charles Barry, the two-level terrace features grand fountains and balanced flowerbeds with perennials, roses and climbing plants. The terrace's upper level now serves as a tearoom where guests can enjoy a traditional English tea overlooking the 100 acres of impressive gardens on the estate.

Harewood House Bird Garden.

Harewood is home to one of the largest collections of birds in England. The Bird Garden features more than 90 species, including threatened and endangered birds, all housed in natural surroundings.

Visitors will see a variety of birds, from the common to the exotic, including birds like sparrows, waterfowl, red kites, ostrich, penguins, and flamingos.

Harewood House Gallery.

With impressive hand painted ceilings, triple windows, Victorian fireplaces, and a huge collection of Old Masters, the Gallery offers a museum quality collection all displayed in one home.

In addition to the room's fabulous artwork, the Gallery also displays the home's collection of Chinese porcelain, Chippendale furnishings, impressive mirrors, and an intricately designed and decorated ceiling.

Visit Harewood House.

Harewood House is open to the public daily from 10:30am-5:30pm, April through October. Ticket prices range from £5.50 to £13.50, depending on age and season. Family packages are available. Children under age four enter free.