Walled Garden

With its productive kitchen garden of fruit, vegetables and herbs, orchard, flower borders and wildflower meadow, Harewood’s historic Walled Garden, on the southern shore of Lancelot "Capability" Brown’s majestic lake, is even more than meets the eye.

Originally built in stages from the 1750s, the Walled Garden reached its horticultural heyday in the 1890s. After lying dormant for decades, the original kitchen garden of 2 ½ acres was revived in the 1990s by Harewood House Trust and brought back into full production.

Today it remains the oldest garden under cultivation at Harewood and predates the building of the House.

Seasonal Fruits and Heritage Plants

Throughout the seasons, you’ll find a variety of fruits growing in the garden from red, white, and black currants, strawberries and gooseberries to apples, plums, pears, quince, and medlar.

An old mulberry tree can be seen on the approach to the Walled Garden, and during the summer months, a range of traditional English hop varieties cover the south-facing wall.

In addition to the fruit blossom, various flower crops and companion plants grow among the vegetables. You’ll also find a large double herbaceous border and a meadow of wildflowers.

The Walled Garden is positively buzzing with insect pollinators and the perfect spot to pick up some gardening tips from our wonderful Gardens team.