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Opening Times
The grounds, gardens and bird garden are open daily all year, except 23 Dec-3 Jan, from 10am. Closing times vary; see the official website for details.
The house is only open in the main season; see official website for details.
The grounds may also be closed to normal visitors during certain special events, see official website for details
Admission Prices
Main Season (April 18-November 3): | |
Adults: | £15.40 |
Children (4-16) + Students: | £7.70 |
Seniors (60+): | £14.30 |
Family (2+3/1+4): | £44.00 |
Prices above give entry to house, planetarium, grounds and bird garden. | |
Low Season: | |
Adults: | £11.00 |
Children (4-16) + Students: | £6.60 |
Seniors (60+): | £9.90 |
Family (2+3/1+4): | £33.00 |
These prices are also available in the main season, for entry to grounds, below stairs house and bird garden only. | |
Prices may vary during selected special events. | |
If you come by bus or bicycle, entrance is half-price (main season full tickets). | |
Online discounts and group rates also available; see official website for details. | |
Description
Harewood Bird Garden is located in the grournds of Harewood House, itself located in central Yorkshire, between Leeds and Harrogate, at the junction of the A61 and A659. Harewood House is a magnificent 18th century country house, set in grounds and gardens landscaped by `Capability' Brown, and home to many treasures. There is an adventure playground to entertain the children, and a café serving a selection of home made snacks and meals is located in the recently restored Courtyard and next to the entrance to the Bird Garden.
The Bird Garden on the shores of the serpentine lake below the House is home to one of the country's finest collections of rare and exotic birds, with over 100 species including penguins, flamingos, owls, pheasants, parrots and a variety of waterfowl. The Garden is actively involved in international captive breeding and conservation programmes.
Official Website
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Facilities
Car Park
Free (see note above about bus/bicycle discount)
Eating
Courtyard Café serves snacks, refreshments and meals.
Kiosks provide ice creams and drinks.
Picnics permitted in most of the grounds, with tables provided in certain areas.
For Kids
Adventure playground in House grounds.
Special Needs
The House, grounds, and Bird Garden are all generally accessible by wheelchair users, but the grounds and bird garden are on a slope. Courtesy wheelchairs are available for touring the House and Bird Garden.
Restrictions
Dogs are allowed into the grounds, but not the Bird Garden. Guide dogs are additionally allowed into the House only. All dogs must be kept on a short lead at all times.
Attractions
Animal Collections
Birds
Note: The animal pictures on this page are merely representative of this type of attraction; they do not mean that the animals can be found at this specific attraction.
Other Attractions
Harewood House, gardens, and grounds.
Yorkshire Planetarium (extra charge applies).
How To Get There:
By Car
From Leeds:
Take the A61 north towards Harrogate. At the junction with the A659 from Collingham and Wetherby, turn left into the Harewood House main entrance.
From Harrogate:
Take the A61 south towards Leeds. Continue through Harewood village, and turn right into the Harewood House main entrance at the junction with the A659 from Collingham and Wetherby.
From A1(M) north:
Follow the A1(M) south and continue onto the A1 Wetherby by pass. Turn right onto A58 towards Leeds. At Collingham, turn right onto A659 towards Otley and Ilkley. At junction with A61 from Leeds on the edge of Harewood village, continue forward into Harewood House main entrance.
From A1(M) south:
Follow A1(M) north, and continue onto A1 towards Wetherby. Turn left onto A659 towards Otley and Ilkley. Briefly join A58 south, then return to the A659 through Collingham. At junction with A61 from Leeds on the edge of Harewood village, continue forward into Harewood House main entrance.
From Ilkley & A65 north west:
Follow A65 through Ilkley towards Leeds.At Otley, turn left onto A659 towards Wetherby. Briefly turn right onto A658 through Pool, then turn left back onto A659. Turn right onto A61 towards Leeds, and follow it through Harewood village. Turn right into the Harewood House main entrance at the junction with the A659 from Collingham and Wetherby.
By Public Transport
By bus:
No.36 Leeds - Harrogate. Operates at 20 minute (max.) intervals Mon-Sat, or at 30 minute intervals on Sundays.
No. 923 Otley - Bardsey/Wetherby. Operates Thursday to Saturday.
In either case, alight in Harewood village and make your way to the main entrance archway. From there a free shuttle service operates along the main driveway to the house.
Data on this page last updated: Apr 13 2014
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