Today, Harewood House Trust, now an accredited museum, boasts an astounding collection of paintings by masters of the Italian Renaissance, family portraits by Reynolds, Hoppner and Lawrence, and modern art collected by the current Earl and Countess. Edward ‘Beau’ Lascelles was a patron of JMW Turner, who came here as a young artist aged just 22 to paint the new house and its landscape. Edward ‘Beau’ Lascelles also amassed a collection of French and Oriental porcelain to rival that of his contemporary, the future George IV. The family portraits were painted by the fashionable artists of the day and in the early 20th century the 6th Earl collected a number of Renaissance paintings.

In 1767, Thomas Chippendale, who would become the greatest and most famous English furniture maker, received the largest and most lucrative commission of his career, worth more than £10,000, to furnish the newly built Harewood House. Chippendale and his son not only provided sumptuous highly crafted pieces of furniture for the grandest rooms of the House but also simple, functional items such as garden benches in a project that spanned 30 years. Today, Harewood House is home to some of the most outstanding pieces of Chippendale furniture ever produced.

Harewood is also home to more than 140 acres of gardens set within a magnificent landscape created by Lancelot “Capability” Brown. The gardens are a stunning tapestry of ancient plants and trees sourced from across the globe, offering a glimpse into the wonders of the natural world and the artistry of horticulture. Each plant, tree, and flower contributes to a living showcase of creativity and heritage, nurtured with passion and care through generations.