Harewood House

Is it right for my child?

• Christmas in the House: Magic at the Mansion fills the State Floor with installations by Studio McGuire. Harewood promises talking furniture, ceilings that come to life and portraits with secrets.
• Play outdoors: on 12 November the opening times page listed the Adventure Playscape as open 10am to 4pm. It has climbing towers, bridges, slides, swings and a zip wire. There is also a willow maze and the Sylvascope Treehouse.
• Little ones: the Snow Globe Trail is an i-spy hunt included in day tickets. The Courtyard Family Fun Space has an Elf Post Sorting Station, colouring and games.
• Sensory notes: Harewood’s visual story says some rooms echo and can be loud, and some have low lighting. For the calmer relaxed sessions, Harewood still lists music in every other room, bright colours, fairy lights and low lighting in places.
• History: Harewood openly tells how the Lascelles family’s wealth came from the trafficking and enslavement of African people.

Plan your visit: a parent’s checklist

• Book online before 10am on the day of your visit for the online price. After 10am, online tickets cost the gate price.
• The time slot you book is when you enter the House. You can enter the gardens and grounds any time from 10am.
• Bring a baby carrier. Prams must be left in your car or the Pram Park before you go into the House.
• Leave large bags in the car. Harewood is cashless, so bring a card.
• Driving at Christmas? Harewood’s Christmas pages say each car needs a parking pass as well as your tickets. Members, Blue Badge holders and Access+ ticket holders do not need to pre-book one.

Prices and tickets

Harewood uses date-based pricing. These are the online prices we saw on the booking calendar on 12 November 2026, including a voluntary 10% donation. You can book without the donation.

• Off Peak dates (for example 16 November and 28 to 31 December 2026): adult £24.50, child £10.
• Peak dates (most weekdays from 17 November to 17 December): adult £28, child £13. On the gate, the same day costs £32 and £15.50.
• In demand dates (most December weekends and 18 to 24 December): adult £36.50, child £17.50.
• Under 4s go free. The booking calendar labels child tickets ages 4 to 17, but the Christmas pages say 4 to 15, so check when you book.
• Carers go free on general admission when the disabled visitor they support buys a full-price adult ticket.
• Access+: £3 per person, for up to 4 people from a household receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit, DLA, PIP or ESA. You must bring proof, and entry is refused without it. For Universal Credit, Pension Credit, DLA or PIP, a payment must have been received within the last month.
• Discounts: half-price entry if you arrive by bus with a valid ticket, or by bike. Max Card holders get 2 children free with 1 paying adult.

Elf Village Father Christmas Experience: standard adult and child tickets each cost £39.95 to £49.95, and Member adults pay £19.95. Tickets include entry to the House, gardens and grounds. Promotions, Access+ and free carer tickets do not apply. Prams must be left in the pram park, and space for wheelchairs and adapted pushchairs is limited, so tell Harewood before booking.

Pushchairs, babies and toilets

• Prams are not allowed in the House. Harewood lends two hip baby carriers and three pop-up prams for use inside, first come first served.
• Grounds: Harewood says its gardens have sloping and mixed terrain, with some steep gradients and grass, gravel and wood chip paths.
• Shuttle: a free, volunteer-led mobility shuttle takes wheelchairs, prams and pushchairs between the main areas. Harewood cannot guarantee it runs every day.
• Toilets: including accessible ones, in the car park, near All Saints’ Church, at the Terrace Café and in the Courtyard.
• Baby changing: the Elf Village page mentions baby changing near the experience. The general visit pages do not say where baby changing is.

Food and drink

Harewood lists the Courtyard Café as open 10am to 5.30pm, with hot food until 3pm and a children’s menu. The Terrace Café sells deli sandwiches and cakes; check its times on the opening times page. The Bothy Teahouse is closed until 19 March 2027. Picnics are welcome, and Harewood mentions picnic areas near the Adventure Playground.

Getting there and parking

• Address: Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG. For satnav, Harewood recommends LS17 9LQ, the main Archway entrance off the A61.
• Driving: 7 miles from Leeds on the A61. The car park has a gravel surface.
• By bus: the No 36 runs to Harewood from Leeds and Harrogate.

When to visit

• Christmas 2026: Magic at the Mansion runs from 6 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Harewood is closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
• Gardens and grounds: 10am to 6pm, last admission 5pm. On 24 and 31 December they close at 4pm.
• The House: weekdays 10am to 4pm (last entry 3.30pm). Weekends, 21 to 23 December and 27 December to 3 January, 10am to 5.30pm (last entry 4pm). On 24 and 31 December it closes at 3.30pm, last admission 3pm.
• Father Christmas: the Elf Village runs on selected dates from 5 to 24 December 2026, in morning, midday and afternoon sessions. The page lists the midday slot as both 12.05pm and 12.10pm, so follow your booking.
• Closed areas: the Bothy Teahouse and the Ferry are closed until 19 March 2027.

Additional needs and disability support

Frequently asked questions

How much does Harewood House cost for a family?

It depends on the date. On the booking calendar, online prices ranged from £24.50 to £36.50 per adult and £10 to £17.50 per child. Under 4s go free.

Is Harewood House open at Christmas?

Yes, from 6 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, except 25 and 26 December. It closes early on 24 and 31 December.

Can you take a pushchair into Harewood House?

No. Prams stay in your car or the Pram Park. Harewood lends baby carriers and pop-up prams for use inside the House.

What age is the Harewood Father Christmas experience for?

Harewood says 2 to 8 year olds will particularly enjoy it. Every child over 12 months needs a ticket. Non-walking babies under 12 months can go free with older siblings, without a gift. Email Harewood with your booking reference to get their ticket.

Is Harewood House good for autistic children?

Harewood offers relaxed Christmas sessions, sensory backpacks with ear defenders and a visual story. Some rooms can echo and be loud.

Is parking free at Harewood House?

The finding us page says Harewood has ample free parking. Its Christmas pages say each car needs a parking pass during the Christmas period.

Checked on 12 November 2026 against the official Harewood pages for opening times, day tickets, Christmas, the Elf Village, relaxed sessions, access, eat, drink and shop and finding us. Prices and times can change, so check before you travel.