Leeds - Harewood House and Bird Garden
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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.
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The garden also has a large variety of rhododendrons and herbaceous borders.
Address:
Harewood House, Moor House
The Harewood Estate, Leeds LS17 9LQ, England
The Harewood Estate, Leeds LS17 9LQ, England
Hours:
March 15 to November 2: 11am-4:30pm
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
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities: Gift shop, Restaurant or food service
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