Dates: Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November
Location: Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LG
Admission: Free with general day tickets and Harewood memberships (separate ticket/pre-booking required for Holiday Club and Adventure Cinema)
About the Event
Celebrate October Half Term at Harewood House with Spells + Sparkles, a week of family-friendly autumn activities, nature exploration, and Halloween fun across the house, gardens, and grounds.
Whether you are hunting for missing magic, crafting your own flying broomstick, or setting off on an autumnal wildlife trail, there is plenty happening every day.
Activities Included with General Admission & Membership
All of the following activities are included at no extra charge with standard day tickets or an active Harewood membership:
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Spells + Sparkles Trail
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When: Daily, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
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Where: North Lawn (collect trail sheets from the Visitor Information Hut)
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Details: Bessie has scattered her magical belongings across the lawn—help track them down and reveal the secret magic word before her magic fades!
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Spooky Tree Trail
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When: Daily, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
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Where: North Lawn (collect from the Visitor Information Hut)
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Details: Keep your eyes peeled for twisted trunks, mysterious hollows, eerie silhouettes, and spooky branches.
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Autumnal Safari Bags
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When: Daily, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
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Where: Across the site (collect from the Visitor Information Hut)
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Details: Each explorer bag comes equipped with a map of Harewood to help children navigate and discover the natural world around them.
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Broomstick Making
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When: Daily at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm
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Where: Sylvascope
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Details: Craft your very own natural flying broomstick (sessions run on a first-come, first-served basis).
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Mysterious Trees Talk
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When: Monday 26th – Friday 30th October at 2:00 pm
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Where: Meet at the Visitor Information Hut
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Details: Discover strange, fascinating, and spooky folklore hidden among Harewood’s historic woodland.
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Lego Club Spooky Special
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When: Sunday 1st November, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
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Where: Education Suite
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Details: A hands-on session of building and imagination where children can construct spooky designs and favourite characters.
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Special Bookable Events
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Harewood Holiday Club (Ages 7–11)
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Dates: 27th, 28th, and 29th October
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Where: Education Suite
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Cost: £40 per day (pre-booking essential)
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Details: Unforgettable full-day journeys of excitement, outdoor discovery, and creativity tailored for 7 to 11-year-olds.
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Adventure Cinema: Hocus Pocus
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Date: Saturday 24th October (Gates open at 6:00 pm)
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Where: North Lawn
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Cost: From £10.92 per ticket (pre-booking required online)
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Details: Watch the classic film under the stars on a giant open-air screen. (Please note: This is an externally run event and cinema tickets do not include general entry to the House, Gardens, or Grounds.)
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Booking & Visitor Information
Pre-book standard admission or secure places for bookable events directly through the Harewood House Trust website: