Harewood House
Overview
"Harewood sits in the heart of Yorkshire and is one of the Treasure Houses of England. The House was built in the 18th century and has art collections to rival the finest in Britain."
Contact details
Harewood House Harewood Leeds Yorkshire and the Humber LS17 9LG United Kingdom
Access Card notes
Access Cards with the '+1' symbol accepted as proof for a free essential companion ticket. The free essential companion tickets can be taken to the Information Centre to add an essential companion to your membership.
Access guidance
- Wheelchairs can be hired from the House or Visitor Infomation in the Courtyard. There are five wheelchairs available to hire daily. Wheelchair users can access the State Floor using a wheelchair lift at the front of the House. We also have a wheelchair lift Below Stairs. Wheelchair users can access the Terrace Tearoom is via the Terrace Garden, with the use of a wheelchair ramp. The Bird Garden is positioned on a natural slope. Due to one-way routes in place at present, please be aware that the Bird Garden exit is located at the bottom of a steep slope. There is a shuttle stop at the exit of the Bird Garden if you need any mobility assistance. For more information, please visit our website.
- We run a volunteer-led complimentary shuttle service for those requiring mobility assistance. The shuttle can take you from the main entrance to the House, Courtyard, Bird Garden, and the Church. If you would benefit from using this service, please ask a member of staff or follow on-site signage. We ask that visitors wear masks while using the shuttle service. Harewood's Ferry allows access to the Walled Garden from the Bird Garden in under ten minutes. We ask that visitors ring 0113 218 1000 prior to their visit to check whether the Ferry is running.
- There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.
- Please note, assistance dogs are not allowed in the Bird Garden and Farm.
- Some parts of the venue have low lighting. We have display information in large print.
- Some staff have BSL and disability awareness training.