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Description
Harewood House, residence of the Earl of Harewood, (8mi/13km north of Leeds) is a magnificent three-story mansion built in 1759-1771 based on plans by John Carr. The interior decoration is by Robert Adam, magnificent plaster work, fine wall and ceiling paintings by Angelika Kauffmann and furniture by Chippendale. As well as an outstanding collection of porcelain it has a large number of valuable pictures, including works by Reynolds, Gainsborough and El Greco. There is a beautiful park designed by Capability Brown, with a large lake, a bird garden and remains of a 12th C castle. The church contains a number of notable monuments.

The garden also has a large variety of rhododendrons and herbaceous borders.
Hobbies & Activities category: Significant work of art;  Aviary, bird museum or exhibit;  Castle, chateau, palace;  Furniture display;  Garden or botanic display;  Glass, porcelain, pottery exhibit;  Manor or country house;  Natural area
Address
Harewood House
Moor House
The Harewood Estate
Leeds LS17 9LQ
United Kingdom
http://www.harewood.org
Hours
March 12 to November 16
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open11:0011:0011:0011:0011:0011:0011:00
Closed16:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:0016:00
Cost
Adult9.50
Group discounts7.50
Senior7.75
Child5.25
Students5.25
Family29.00
All values are in local currency.
Tips
Last admission to the house 4 p.m. and gardens 4:30 pm.
Family (2 adults and up to 3 children)
Groups of 15 or more.
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
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