Grade I listed historic house museum and Zoo in Harewood, United Kingdom
Harewood House ( HAR-wuud, HAIR-) is a country house in Harewood, West Yorkshire, England. Designed by architects John Carr and Robert Adam, it was built between 1759 and 1771, for Edwin Lascelles, 1st Baron Harewood, a wealthy West Indian plantation and slave owner. The landscape was designed by Lancelot "Capability" Brown and spans 1,000 acres (400 hectares) at Harewood. Still home to the Lascelles family, Harewood House is a member of the Treasure Houses of England, a marketing consortium for ten of the foremost historic homes in the country. The house is a Grade I listed building and a number of features in the grounds and courtyard have been listed as Grade I, II* and II.
Harewood House is located in Harewood, United Kingdom. Its specific geographic coordinates are latitude 53.8969 and longitude -1.5273.
The zoo was established in 1771, making it a significant historical institution in the region.
Grade I listed historic house museum and Zoo in Harewood, United Kingdom... It is a key destination for those interested in culture and history in United Kingdom.
