Harewood House

18th-century country house designed by John Carr with interiors by Robert Adam, surrounded by 1,000 acres of Capability Brown parkland. The house contains important collections of Chippendale furniture, Chinese porcelain, and Old Master paintings, plus a bird garden with over 100 species. It sits in Leeds's Harewood, close to the other main sights. It sits below the headline sights but earns its place on a longer visit to Leeds. Tickets cost £19.50 adult, £17.50 senior, £9.75 child, under 5s free and 3-4 hours is enough to see everything without rushing.

Priority: Medium - include with 2+ days Time needed: 3-4 hours Best for: one of england's finest georgian houses with Skip if: You're on a tight budget or not interested in stately homes and formal gardens Cost: £19.50 adult, £17.50 senior, £9.75 child, under 5s free

Tour opulent state rooms filled with Chippendale furniture and Reynolds portraits before exploring formal terraces leading to Capability Brown's serpentine lake. The bird garden features tropical species in Victorian aviaries.

Accessibility: Ground floor of house accessible via lift, wheelchairs available, accessible parking near entrance

One of England's finest Georgian houses with original Adam interiors and Chippendale furniture in handsome Capability Brown parkland. It is not the first thing you should see in Leeds, but with two or more days it fills a gap the major sights leave.

Skip if: You're on a tight budget or not interested in stately homes and formal gardens

• Buy tickets online for slight discounts.
• The below stairs tour shows servant areas and is included in admission.
• Wear comfortable shoes for extensive grounds walking.

Insider tip: The Courtyard Café serves excellent afternoon tea and the shop sells produce from the estate kitchen garden

Interior photography not permitted, exterior shots allowed throughout grounds, striking views from the terrace