Harewood House Trust

Planning your dream wedding? Let’s start with the biggest decision, the venue! From guest lists to catering, there’s a lot to consider, but finding the right setting makes all the difference. As a Grade I listed treasure house, Harewood is more than just a venue, it’s a place where history, elegance, and breathtaking surroundings come together to create an unforgettable backdrop for your special day. Take a look through our 2025-26 wedding brochure and get in touch with our fabulous events team if you'd like a viewing.

Research has shown time and time again that getting outdoors increases productivity and engagement at work. Harewood is the perfect venue to inspire colleagues and clients at your next meeting. With Business Circle Membership, you have access to over 140 acres of landscaped grounds and gardens, complimentary venue hire, catering discounts and more. https://lnkd.in/eigvX4d5

This is absolutely delicious and perfectly captures what makes an away day at Harewood so special - https://harewood.org/hire/

In October 2024, we commissioned Mireille Harper to write a piece about Harewood's Caribbean roots and its role in the Transatlantic trade in enslaved people, which you can read on our website - https://lnkd.in/eAiiWpyp In this article Mireille shares her experience of delving into the archives of Harewood House, and the importance of writing about its challenging history.

Among our spectacular, year-long programme of Regency inspired events, workshops and concerts is Candlelit Regency, a mesmerizing evening of music by Ignite Concerts and the Ebor Quartet. The Ebor Quartet will perform a selection of Regency-era music, bringing the sounds of Austen’s time to life, alongside performing re-imagined popular songs as seen on the Netflix series Bridgerton. From Eine Kliene by Mozart to Rhianna’s Diamonds, this enchanting concert promises to complement the exhibition’s exploration of Austen’s world, immersing attendees in the elegance of the era. Saturday 3 May 2025, 7.45pm Tickets on sale now https://lnkd.in/e7YrunKm Alistair Griffin

To celebrate the 250th anniversaries of the landscape painter JMW Turner (1775-1851) and novelist Jane Austen (1775-1817) we’re collaborating with The Centre for Eighteenth Century Studies at the University of York to present a groundbreaking new exhibition that brings together the work of author and artist for the first time, examining their unique perspectives of the British country house in the nineteenth century. Rare books, manuscripts, period costume, fashion plates, artistic tools, oil paintings and watercolours will animate the lives and contributions of Austen and Turner, and bring the Regency era to life at Harewood. To accompany the exhibition, Harewood will present an Austen and Turner inspired festival of themed events throughout the year including talks, art workshops, theatre and films. Exhibition opening 2 May - https://lnkd.in/epUPdwdG This exhibition was made possible with a grant from the #WestonLoanProgramme with Art Fund. Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England

This International Women’s Day, we’re reflecting on the power of opportunity, mentorship, and support in shaping careers and unlocking equal rights for all. At Harewood, we believe in fostering an environment where women can thrive, grow, and lead. Today, we’re celebrating the journeys of Collections Care and Access Assistant Sophie Barraclough, Events Manager Victoria Sigsworth and Head of Commercial and Visitor Experience Natalie Holmes who have navigated challenges, embraced opportunities, and carved out their own paths. Join us in championing a more inclusive, equitable future #ForAllWomenAndGirls #IWD 💜

Today we've been testing a Tramper all-terrain mobility scooter in the grounds of Harewood House Trust. We're working with the charity Outdoor Mobility to enable more people to enjoy our gardens and grounds. Harewood House is built on a hill which is great for views but not so great if you have limited mobility. We've identified several routes that will take you from the formal Terrace Garden, along our Lakeside path to our productive Walled Garden, as well as around the North Park to All Saints Church. We hope that the Trampers will be available to book from June. Thanks to Phil Wake and Trella Javanainen for helping us to make Harewood more accessible. #outdoormobility #tramper

It seems like a glitch in the Matrix that on a stunning spring day like today the Manto Films team were able to get out of the office for our annual team away day and have Harewood House more or less to ourselves. The house is closed but we booked the beautiful Steward's Room from where we were able to wander out into the gardens and roam free (which we made the most of). Honestly it's hard to imagine a more perfect venue, just 15 minutes up the road from our office. In the afternoon we split into teams and were set the challenge of recreating scenes from famous films, TV shows or paintings. The results are something quite special but in the name of saving the team's dignity I probably shouldn't share them... but just to tease you a little here are just some of the scenes that were recreated: - The twins in the corridor from The Shining (feat Sophie Bodenham and Laura Clark) - The car boot scene from Pulp Fiction (feat Stephen Lamb and Ben Dransfield) - The balcony/machine gun scene from Scarface (feat Harvey Merrin) - The poster for Jaws (feat Paul Broadie and another Manto team member whose identity has been hidden for their protection) Let your imaginations run riot. Harewood House Trust

Join me, Mireille Harper, as I take over the Harewood House Trust account this week to share my experiences writing a long read about Harewood, Slavery, and the Caribbean. A bit about me: I’m an author, and in 2020, I wrote Timelines from Black History with Dorling Kindersley DK, which has sold over 50,000 copies worldwide. I’ve also contributed to three other children’s history books: Timelines of Everyone, The Black History Book, and Migrations. As a second-generation Jamaican, I’ve spent my life exploring both personal and collective histories. This week, I’m diving into the painful truths behind British institutions, including Harewood House. Its connections to the Caribbean and slavery must be acknowledged and understood. This history resonates deeply with me as someone of Caribbean heritage, and engaging with it is crucial for reckoning with the past and understanding how legacies of exploitation continue to shape us. The long read explores Harewood’s ties to slavery, the Lascelles family’s plantations, the resistance of enslaved people, and Harewood’s ongoing work to address its history. It’s a difficult but necessary read, and I hope it encourages us all to confront these painful truths that must not be forgotten.  Over the next few days, I’ll share more insights from my research and how we can reckon with painful histories through reflection, learning, and discovery. I invite you to join me on this journey. https://lnkd.in/eAiiWpyp