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Dec 25 2009

Breathtaking Harewood House

Harewood House is a country house located in Harewood, right out of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England.

harewood house leeds

The house is the family home of the Lascelles family. George Lascelles, is the seventh Earl. His mother was Mary, Princess Royal, daughter of King George V and Queen Mary.

harewood house leeds side

Even though the structure is huge and magnificent, it’s called a “House” – unlike Kellie’s Castle, which is kinda small but it’s called a “Castle”.

harewood leeds entrance

When you reached the Harewood territory by bus, you’ll come across an arc – which looks like a mini version of Paris’ Arc de Triomphe. No museum in that arc though.

After passing through the arc, you’ll witness one of the most amazing scenes on Earth! Satisfaction guaranteed.

harewood leeds road

This is the road leading to Harewood House, which is located further inside. It took me quite some time to reach the House as the road is long.

Nevertheless, the view was just breathtaking!

harewood leeds tree

You can see herds of sheep grazing across the green meadow.

harewood leeds sheep

Well, this sheep might be a loner I think.

There are ducks as well.

harewood park leeds ducks

Quack quack!

harewood leeds scene

Most of the trees were bald at that moment. How I wish I can visit this place again during the Summer, or Autumn. It would certainly be lovely!

harewood leeds beautiful scene

The walk took about 10 minutes plus and finally, the Harewood House! It costs me £2.50 (RM14.00) to enter the House’s compound.

harewood house leeds back

This is the back of the House by the way. Unfortunately I didn’t get to enter the House’s State Rooms as they were closed. However, I managed to go in the Below Stairs area but too bad photography wasn’t allowed inside.

Anyway, there is a Bird Garden within the compound too. Nothing much to be honest – except for birds.

harewood leeds falmingos

Pink birds like flamingos.

harewood leeds birds

White birds in square formation.

harewood leeds ducks

Ducks as usual. Quack! And many other not-so-interesting birdies.

harewood leeds sign board

There are many places to go around Harewood House’s compound but due to time limitation, I didn’t get to visit all of them.

Furthermore, since the weather was cold like mad, I rather not stay outdoor. You know lah, Winter season is here. And when I entered the Information Center, I stood right in front of the heater, heating myself up.

harewood leeds heater

That’s the heater! Blowing wonderful warm air. I love warm air!

Okay, even though I didn’t manage to explore the House, its Terrace Gardens was still opened for visitations.

harewood house leeds park

At the garden, you can enjoy the beautiful view of the land beyond the House. Really nice and soothing.

And also, there’s an interesting statue right in the middle of the garden.

harewood house leeds statue

It’s a man. A naked man with a big cat, maybe a leopard or cheetah, across his shoulders. Well, that’s just from the back.

Now, what you’re about to see might be a little obscene. But here’s a little censoring done by me.

harewood leeds statue censored

You get the idea, don’t you? See I’m so good covering up for the man. =P

Actually, there are other places such as The Yorkshire Planetarium, The Courtyard, The Ice House, Woodland Garden, Lakeside Walk, Himalayan Garden & Cascade and Walled Garden but as I’ve mentioned, I didn’t have the time.

Damn, now I realized I’ve missed so many other parts in Harewood House. Sighs…

harewood leeds fence

But on the other hand, I certainly did enjoy the scenery. The meadow is so spacious, I think Bollywood can consider this place when picking a setting for its movies. You know, the part where a group of strangers suddenly appears out of nowhere and starts singing and dancing together?

image

Too bad they didn’t appear when I was there. It was just me and the green meadow.

Anyway, I know everyone wants to see the censored part of the naked man statue I’ve shown just now. Okay lah, I show alright?

harewood leeds statue uncensored

Stop staring. It’s just stone!


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64 Comments for “Breathtaking Harewood House”

  1. # Ghosty Nanaon 25 Dec 2009 at 6:40 AM

    You rock, man!
    Have not been keeping up with your blog for some time. Read 4 post in a go, can’t stop laughing.
    Have fun with the rock man!

  2. # manglishon 25 Dec 2009 at 7:32 AM

    wow the views are magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!

  3. # wennon 25 Dec 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Wow, magnificent House! Lovely views too! Great exploration! Enjoy! Merry Christmas!

  4. # kelvinon 25 Dec 2009 at 9:00 AM

    The place is so beautiful…

  5. # massyon 25 Dec 2009 at 9:27 AM

    Waw, make me wanna go XD

  6. # lwaikeongon 25 Dec 2009 at 9:33 AM

    stamford bridge? emirates? hehe

  7. # nizaaon 25 Dec 2009 at 9:33 AM

    i really loves the view…..feels sooo calm..

    http://kancilbiru.blogspot.com/

  8. # claireon 25 Dec 2009 at 9:35 AM

    wow.. when r u going there to study Ken? :)

  9. # Bananazon 25 Dec 2009 at 10:34 AM

    Great tour of Harewood House. TQ Merry Xmas

  10. # dollyon 25 Dec 2009 at 10:50 AM

    wahhhh… on vacation still remember blogging wor.. haha

  11. # nikelon 25 Dec 2009 at 11:14 AM

    wah…kip update ur condition thr

    visit me at Nikel Khor

  12. # windxsnowon 25 Dec 2009 at 12:02 PM

    wa~~!!so pretty o!live there good~

  13. # fatulon 25 Dec 2009 at 2:32 PM

    nice!!

  14. # Gabrielon 25 Dec 2009 at 2:36 PM

    wow…so cool! so nice. don’t be tempted by the naked man Kenwooi. haha…

  15. # Grey Angon 25 Dec 2009 at 3:35 PM

    *stares*

    *stares for very long time*

    i can’t help it! :P

    finally a blog post from you! the place sure looked lovely and serene :D i wonder how cold is it there?

    have lotsa fun with ur holidays!! :D

  16. # JGon 25 Dec 2009 at 4:08 PM

    HAHAHA!!!! Mewwy Kwistmas!

  17. # idzwanon 25 Dec 2009 at 5:12 PM

    come up to Newcastle and I’ll show you around Alnwick (pronounced Anick) Castle…it’s very beautiful and it has a massive garden although it might not be much during winter…and it’s the filming location for Harry Potter films=p

    Merry Xmas!!!!

  18. # Tony Wanon 25 Dec 2009 at 5:30 PM

    lol… we dun need censorship in blogosphere LOLOLOL… Merry XMas

  19. # uLion 25 Dec 2009 at 8:37 PM

    Place looks peace and beautiful =) Merry X’mas kenwooi ;)

  20. # Manjuon 25 Dec 2009 at 10:36 PM

    lmao this place is like some sort of bird flu waiting to happen..
    there’s been bollywood movies shot there before actually ;)
    Merry Christmas Ken!

  21. # Zala Wajikon 26 Dec 2009 at 2:00 AM

    Have a great time over there Kenwooi! :D

    [ you should really censored that man *tuutt* ]

    hahahaha :D

    ps: The ducks formation somehow looks cute XD

  22. # Himmaton 26 Dec 2009 at 3:00 AM

    Hey there. Having a nice time in Europe huh?

    Anyways, your pictures are sooo good…the building looks historical, and it is very huge and nice….and the farm/field with all the sheep and whatnot show the real way of living in those outside nation…if only Malaysia was like this too :) hehe

  23. # sharinginfozon 26 Dec 2009 at 11:52 PM

    thanks for sharing… nice one…..

    Boleh Menang Ke???

  24. # tekkauson 27 Dec 2009 at 12:34 AM

    Everything looks so gorgeous there. :D So peaceful.

  25. # Christopheron 27 Dec 2009 at 1:37 AM

    Magnificent!!!

  26. # sjaneon 27 Dec 2009 at 11:37 PM

    what’s the stone man for??

  27. # nicoleon 28 Dec 2009 at 12:57 AM

    awesome view ken!! nice pics ^^
    it seem so quiet there, at the harewood house.

  28. # wen pinkon 28 Dec 2009 at 2:07 AM

    nice pics eh!! ur photography skill is good! :D i like the pic of the garden! so nice de!

  29. # daifeion 28 Dec 2009 at 4:04 AM

    Nice nice UK photos! Like the sceneries out there!!! Quiet and peaceful, can these views be found in anywhere in M’sia? Emm…let me think think…

  30. # suituapuion 28 Dec 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Hahahahaha!!! You make me laugh! Nice post, nice photos! I love the English countryside – so serene, so beautiful… Definitely nicer than Australia or even New Zealand. Dunno if I’ll ever have the chance to go again.

  31. # Joshualawon 28 Dec 2009 at 3:19 PM

    Wow..the garden is very nice! Ok..at least i didn’t just stare at the statue only…:P
    Anyways, Happy New year to you in advance! =)

  32. # farenovaon 28 Dec 2009 at 3:41 PM

    im so jealous with you… the place is soooo beautiful and peaceful… but the last pic hahahahah..

  33. # azizan4444on 28 Dec 2009 at 4:18 PM

    the last pic is so awesome..hahaha…nice sharing..

  34. # vanessaon 28 Dec 2009 at 8:17 PM

    hello there! long time no say hi. LOL! :P & you never bring me along to that AWESOME PLACE :’(

  35. # sirei/reion 28 Dec 2009 at 9:45 PM

    awww~~~ poor sheep!
    let’s eat it! haha

  36. # Lisaliciouson 29 Dec 2009 at 6:50 AM

    seems like you’re in UK now..
    furthering your studies?

  37. # superwilsonon 29 Dec 2009 at 9:36 AM

    Great pictures man! Merry Xmas and Happy new year!

  38. # annilyon 29 Dec 2009 at 10:55 AM

    hey ya… wow! the scenery is really breathtaking!!! every single photos you took are like in postcards… it’s true… u r so lucky… traveling until so far…

  39. # Alpha Aceon 29 Dec 2009 at 11:19 AM

    nice photos u had ya~

    Oh my, it reminds me of my time when am in UK…

    mate, y not hav a ShoutBox here? so, readers may drop u a msg
    ^__^

    anyway, wishing u a blessed New Year ahead~
    God bless n peace~

  40. # Navon 29 Dec 2009 at 11:41 AM

    Hey! Your pictures are so pretty :)

  41. # caihong lummieon 29 Dec 2009 at 11:42 AM

    i want to move to LEED!

    i love unique builiding and sheep and those peaceful place
    inot really like KL because i dont like da modern building ahhhaahhaaha

  42. # danielleon 29 Dec 2009 at 12:26 PM

    nice! the closest ive been to this kind of scenery is new zealand, but i’d love to visit this one day

  43. # naddon 29 Dec 2009 at 12:52 PM

    i am soooooooo damn jeles wit u oh…

  44. # surayaon 29 Dec 2009 at 12:57 PM

    why r u in england ken?
    (kinda lost, hv being quite sometime tak datang to ur blog)

    n what with the last pic aiyayaya!~ (-_-”)

  45. # viaon 29 Dec 2009 at 1:21 PM

    hahaha…nice way to learn history at first …

    then i see the kuku bird…so short one…kekeke

  46. # renayeon 29 Dec 2009 at 4:31 PM

    wow… sometimes i wonder is huge space for housing still relevant to this age.

  47. # aeiweenon 29 Dec 2009 at 5:34 PM

    wahh~~~ jealous you now in England~ hehe holidays trip is it? Hey i like all your photo inside~ hehehe.. and again thanks for the sharing.. hope you can upload more photo for us…. =)

  48. # IHSANon 29 Dec 2009 at 7:35 PM

    wahaha so nice the place!

    wait why are you in europe btw?

  49. # ladylianalavenderon 29 Dec 2009 at 8:00 PM

    u have nice pics there..true..it’s so breathtaking..

  50. # aileng miaoon 29 Dec 2009 at 8:11 PM

    this is so like those mansion that only can be seen in movies… wonder how does it feel like to stay in there…

  51. # shazon 29 Dec 2009 at 9:14 PM

    hey wat a nice place u’ve been! =D i love england a lot. and i’m absolutely fond with all these places. ;)

  52. # chia weion 29 Dec 2009 at 10:38 PM

    hey

    that is beautiful!

    hey as for the time traveler’s wife

    it is CONFUSING as Henry keep time travels and u have to keep track of the year! haha

    thanks for visiting my blog regularly

    hugs

  53. # foongpcon 30 Dec 2009 at 12:19 AM

    Aiyo! Did you really need to censor that part? You are the Censorship Board is it? Haha!

    Beautiful photos! I love them especially the photos with the trees! : )

  54. # loqon 30 Dec 2009 at 1:05 AM

    damn awesome man!

  55. # aslinaon 30 Dec 2009 at 12:30 PM

    i adore dat sheep. haha…

    all pics looks so amazing… so envy u know…

  56. # mikion 31 Dec 2009 at 11:42 AM

    haha… actually u are a funny guy~ but ur look not look like~
    very nice of ur writting~ gambateh loh~

  57. # sofiaon 31 Dec 2009 at 12:12 PM

    i love the garden’s view..really nice..except the ‘patung’ ha…

    haha…

    http://triplesmiley.blogspot.com

  58. # Sophoson 01 Jan 2010 at 12:04 PM

    its been a long time since the last time i came here. haha. the pictures are real nice

  59. # HLon 01 Jan 2010 at 12:32 PM

    hey!! i love your photos…so artistic…haha…
    anyway, I’m going to UK next year around June for a month. spend my holidays there. so i might ask u which places should i go! and which should i not go in the near future. LOL

    happy new year!!!

  60. # Tzu Enon 01 Jan 2010 at 3:21 PM

    This trip rocks : D

  61. # Ireneon 02 Jan 2010 at 11:50 PM

    wahlao, the train ticket really kecik man, they trying to save trees izit? good job then. Paris is oh so cantik le… envy….

  62. # thomason 09 Feb 2010 at 9:36 PM

    anyone living there?

    I’m not sure. I don’t think so, since it’s a tourist attraction. =)

  63. # Mark :Don 14 Feb 2010 at 4:37 AM

    the last picture ( putting aside the nude statue ) kinda reminds of the game Resident Evil 4. In the gardens where those awesome killer dogs come chasing after you :DDDDDDDDDDDD

  64. # Niamaon 14 Feb 2010 at 7:53 PM

    nice ending. wahaha :D

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