Learning at Harewood is all about creativity, wellbeing and learning through direct experience. Harewood has plenty to offer across the curriculum and for all types of learners. Whether it's the history of Harewood and its unique stories, the natural sciences or the joy of being outdoors.
Our nurseries and schools programme caters for Early Years and Primary through to Key Stage 3 & 4, including home-educated groups. We also work with teachers to meet the needs of SEND groups or groups outside of mainstream education, making sure Harewood is accessible to all.
As well as our core workshops and tours, we also run special programmes which respond to our changing exhibitions and special events across the seasons.
If you can't see what you are looking for, please get in touch as we are happy to discuss your ideas and develop something for you.
Children learn best when they are active and doing!
Led by members of our learning team and specialist artists, our workshops link to different curriculum areas and give children first-hand experience of the Harewood Grounds and Gardens, Bird Garden and the House itself.
Workshops are 1 -1.5 hours long.
Tours are available of the Bird Garden and the House, led by expert, friendly staff. These last approximately 45 minutes to an hour and can be adapted for different age groups.
Workshops and tours are for groups of 15 or under. Sessions can run simultaneously to accommodate whole or multiple classes.
Timings of workshops and tours can be planned for a time that suits you, although we recommend a 10.30am start for morning sessions and 12.30pm for the afternoon.
You are welcome to visit Harewood on a self-led visit. All educational tickets include full access to Harewood House, Grounds and Gardens where you can explore all day long.
Prices includes admission to the whole site for the full day.
Adults are free of charge based on recommended Adult:Child ratios – 1:4 for EYFS/ 1:6 for KS1-2/ 1:10 for KS3-4 Additional adults are charged at £6.50. Essential carers are free of charge.
There are 14,000 books in Harewood's collection. A team of 5 volunteer librarians spend 1000 hours a year identifying and cataloguing each one.
Our carnivorous birds such as the Owls, Seriema and Kookaburra's eat 25,000 dead chicks, 400 kg of ox and pig hearts minced, 50 kg rats, 500 kg adult mice, 300 kg fluffy mice and 500 kg baby pinkie mice a year.
How do you clean a penguin pool?
Each of the penguin pools is drained once a week, cleaned and refilled overnight with natural Harewood spring water.
Between April and October over 5,000 hours are spent cutting the grass in the Gardens and Park.