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Three young children sit on cut tree stumps in a shaded woodland area, gathered around a larger stump being used as a table. They appear focused on a simple activity with small round wooden pieces and a bowl. Sunlight filters through the trees, creating a bright opening along the path behind them and giving the scene a calm, playful outdoor atmosphere.
Harewood House Trust and Tom Arber
Sat 23 May 2026 - Sun 31 May 2026
May Half Term: Bugs and Beasties
Adventure
Family Friendly
School Holidays

Explore Harewood’s stunning Gardens and Grounds with a Mini Beast Safari, classic lawn games including chess, Jenga and croquet, plus create a Bug Hotel to help wildlife. Young adventurers can also enjoy the Adventure Playground, Woodland Wonderland willow mazes and the Sylvascope Treehouse.

Inside the House, join the Collections Care team as they talk about the bad bugs that can be found indoors and discover how conservation helps protect our collection. Families can also enjoy hands-on wildlife crafts, along with a spot the bug trail around the House.

Whether indoors or outside, there’s plenty of family fun, creativity and adventure waiting at Harewood this May half term.

Harewood House
Leeds
LS17 9LG
United Kingdom

53.896891, -1.527314

    Date
    Sat 23 May 2026 - Sun 31 May 2026
    Sun 24 May 2026
    10:00 - 18:00
    Mon 25 May 2026
    10:00 - 18:00
    Tue 26 May 2026
    10:00 - 18:00
    Wed 27 May 2026
    10:00 - 18:00
    Thu 28 May 2026
    10:00 - 18:00
    Fri 29 May 2026
    10:00 - 18:00
    Sat 30 May 2026
    10:00 - 18:00
    Sun 31 May 2026
    10:00 - 18:00

    Ticket price

    £10.00
    £73.00
    Accessibility
    Accessible car parking
    Accessible toilet
    Baby changing facilities
    Family friendly venue
    Guide dogs welcome
    Orientation visits
    Wheelchair accessible
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