Spooky Scarecrow Mystery (age 7+)
It is the week of Halloween and the veil between the living and the dead is extremely thin. Once again, the ghosts of Harewood House have come out to play, but this year they have been struck with a terrible curse – they have been turned into scarecrows!
Family Scarecrow Trail (ages 2–7)
Wander through the South Garden and keep your eyes peeled for our enchanted scarecrows!
Scarewood House Unlocked (age 7+)
Are you brave enough to uncover the secrets that lurk in the shadows of Scarewood House?
Scream Outdoor Cinema
Get ready for another frightful evening under the stars!
Hocus Pocus Outdoor Cinema
Get ready for a spooktacular night under the stars with a Halloween open-air screening of the Disney classic, Hocus Pocus!
The Lost Boys Outdoor Cinema
Bring a blanket or camping chair, wrap up warm, and watch The Lost Boys on a giant cinema screen under the stars!
Letters and Landscapes: poems from a residency with music
Dr. Rommi Smith, the first Writer-in-Residence for Harewood, premieres a series of poems she has written in response to Austen and Turner: A Country House Encounter exhibition.
Father Christmas Early Years Experience
As a special experience for our youngest visitors, meet Father Christmas in the atmospheric Old Library for a festive chat, photo and gift.
Austen and Turner Lecture Series: Turner Today with Sir Christopher Le Brun
Sir Christopher Le Brun will share his profound admiration of Turner with insights based on his time at the Royal Academy and growing up in Portsmouth surrounded by all things maritime.
Father Christmas Experience
After a sell-out season in 2024, Father Christmas returns to Harewood with a brand-new, enchanting adventure; and this year, it’s more magical than ever!