Harewood House

Harewood House is a country house near Harewood, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is one of the Treasure Houses of England, a marketing company for ten former Stately Homes in England.

The building was built in 1759-1770 for the family Lascelles, later Earl of Harewood. Lascelles had earned by customs rights, slave trade and credit transactions a large fortune in the British West Indies. Harewood House was designed by the architect John Carr and Robert Adam. Most of the furniture comes from the English furniture designer Thomas Chippendale from the nearby town of Otley.

During the world wars, the house served as a hospital.

As the first art guide to Harewood House from the early 19th century shows the manor looks back on a long history of interested visitors that are enthusiastic for the imposing architecture and painting collections.

Lancelot 'Capability' Brown designed landscaped gardens, added later Sir Charles Barry, a Grand Terrace added.

The house is still the seat of the Lascelles family. Lord Harewood, David Lascelles is the eighth Earl. His grandmother was Mary, Princess Royal, daughter of King George V and Queen Mary.

The property was transferred to the ownership of the Harewood House Trust. The site is open all year to the public. Harewood is now a popular destination for travelers in Yorkshire. In addition to tours of the house and gardens, visitors can enjoy a bird trail, an adventure playground and regional specialties.