070715 – Harewood House – Leeds

Harewood House by John Carr and Roberts Adams is a twin winged single axis classical stately home. The house has all the hallmarks of Adams, with neo-classical decoration, exquisite proportions and beautiful ceilings and plasterwork. Heavy outbursts of rain are not going to dampen our spirits, as we manage to avoid getting too wet. Harewood is one of the Treasure Houses of England set in the heart of Yorkshire. With rolling ‘Capability’ Brown landscapes, an impressive art collection including works by JMW Turner & El Greco, renaissance masterpieces, the largest collection of Thomas Chippendale furniture, fabulous Robert Adam interiors, combined with 100 acres of award-winning Gardens and a renowned lakeside Bird Garden.