Address
Harewood House Trust Harewood House Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG
GPS
53.896890993269, -1.527314039722
Telephone
About
Harewood House Trust is an independent educational charity (registered charity no. 517753) and accredited museum, established in 1986 to care for and maintain Harewood House, its renowned collections, and its 120-plus acres of gardens and grounds for public benefit.
While the estate has deep historic roots dating back to the 18th century, the Trust operates as a separate charitable organisation focused on heritage conservation, public education, arts, and community engagement.
Key areas of the Trust’s work include:
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Conservation and Heritage: Caring for the Grade I listed country house, its extensive Chippendale furniture collection, and paintings by masters such as J.M.W. Turner and Joshua Reynolds, alongside ongoing landscape stewardship of grounds designed by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown.
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Education and Learning: Running year-round curriculum-linked workshops, creative holiday clubs, and outdoor nature learning programmes for schools, children, and young people across Yorkshire.
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Community and Accessibility: Expanding access to the arts and heritage through community access memberships, subsidised admissions, relaxed events, sensory backpacks, and dedicated inclusive trails, ensuring families and individuals facing physical, financial, or sensory barriers can enjoy the grounds.
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Wellbeing and Nature: Managing vast green spaces, formal gardens, and wildlife habitats that provide a welcoming, restorative environment for local communities and visitors.
The Trust relies on earned income from visitor admissions and memberships, alongside grants, corporate support, and charitable donations to fund its restoration projects and educational initiatives.
More details about their charitable work, collections, and visit planning can be found directly on their website:https://harewood.org
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