General Information:

• Location: Harewood Village, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
• Year Built: 1759–1771 (construction took about 12 years; as of 2025, the house is 266 years old)
• Architectural Style: Palladian
• Original Owner (Builder): Edwin Lascelles, 1st Baron Harewood
• Architects: John Carr and Robert Adam
• Purpose: Built as the grand country seat of the Lascelles family—serving both as a luxurious countryside residence, a venue for entertaining distinguished guests, and a statement of aristocratic status.
• Number of Rooms: 100 rooms in total, with 18 open to the public
• Total Area: Approximately 1,000 acres (around 4 square kilometers)

Visitor Information:

• Opening Hours: Daily, 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Admission Fee: £22.95 – £27.45 (approximately 1,0xx – 1,2xx THB)
• Website: www.harewood.org

Highlights of Harewood House:

• Commissioned by Edwin Lascelles, 1st Baron Harewood, a wealthy businessman of his era, who sought to build a residence befitting his family’s status.
• The house was used as a convalescent hospital during both World Wars.
• A notable member of the Lascelles family, Henry Lascelles, 6th Earl of Harewood, married Princess Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood—the eldest daughter of King George V and Queen Mary of Teck, and sister to King Edward VIII and King George VI (the father of Queen Elizabeth II).
• Because of this royal connection, Harewood House has long been a residence that welcomed members of the British royal family.
• Today, the estate remains under the ownership of the Lascelles family and is designated as one of England’s historic house museums, open to the public.