Harewood Castle
West Yorkshire, England
Key facts
- Operator
- Harewood House Trust
- Condition
- Ruin
- Access
- Grounds only
Pinpoint
Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LZ
Telephone 0113 218 1010
A conserved 14th-century fortified hall-house tucked into woodland on the Harewood Estate, reached via a public footpath rather than a formal entrance. Reviewers describe a genuine hidden find - well preserved from the outside, though currently closed to enter.
Worth the trip
The walk itself: a footpath through a tree tunnel that reviewers say makes the castle feel like a real discovery rather than a signposted attraction.
Before you go
There's no dedicated car park - reviewers recommend parking near Kite Cottages or in the village and following the public footpath signs.
Reviewers consistently enjoy the walk to reach the castle - a public footpath through woodland and a tunnel - describing it as a hidden gem. The exterior is well preserved, but several note there's no public car park and the interior is not currently open to visitors.
Conserved 14th-century fortified hall-house viewable via a free footpath; interior currently closed to visitors.
“A beautiful walk around a small but relatively whole castle. As there isn't any carpark for it, you will need to park around the housing nearby, put in kite cottage on Google maps. A short walk down the public footpath…”- James Day, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Parking
- “As there isn't any carpark for it, you will need to park around the housing nearby, put in kite cottage on Google maps.” - James Day
- Terrain & accessibility
- “Not recommended for people with mobility issues as you have to climb over a small stream and up some steps on a wall along with the castle being set on a steep incline.” - beth chippindale
Common questions about Harewood Castle
Can you go inside Harewood Castle?
At Harewood Castle the grounds are open to visit but the castle interior generally isn't, under Harewood House Trust. Check the official site for current access before you travel.
What is the highlight of visiting Harewood Castle?
The walk itself: a footpath through a tree tunnel that reviewers say makes the castle feel like a real discovery rather than a signposted attraction.
Where is Harewood Castle?
Harewood Castle is in West Yorkshire, England, at Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LZ.
Is Harewood Castle a ruin or still intact?
Harewood Castle is a ruin - Conserved 14th-century fortified hall-house viewable via a free footpath; interior currently closed to visitors.
