🇬🇧 Leeds | Downton Abbey Day Trip: Harewood House Guide

✨ The real-life filming location of Downton Abbey — Leeds' most majestic backyard! Perfect for a sunny day out. 🚌 How to Get There 1️⃣ Bus Stop: Board Bus 36 at Leeds City Bus Station or Victoria K (near Leeds Station). 2️⃣ Tickets: Ask for student return tickets (£3.2 round trip | Non-student: £4). 3️⃣ Drop-off: Alight at Harewood Arms (30min ride). 4️⃣ Final Stretch: 15-min walk to Harewood House OR book a free shuttle (call ahead!). 🎟️ Ticket Hack Show your bus ticket for 50% off entry (£12.47)! Only at on-site ticket office. 🏰 Itinerary 1️⃣ Harewood House (Main Building) 🏛️ Lavish interiors: Grand halls, library, bedrooms & kitchen exhibits. ☕ Lunch at The Courtyard Café: Hot meals, desserts (£10-15pp). 2️⃣ Gardens 🌿 Terrace Garden: Manicured lawns + lake views. 🌺 Himalayan Garden: Forest trails with waterfalls & exotic plants. 3️⃣ Lake Walk & Bird Garden 🦩 Flamingos, penguins & parrots! 🪑 Relax by the lake—postcard-worthy scenes. 💡 Pro Tips Bug alert! Wear long sleeves/pants (summer mosquitoes). Comfy shoes = must (huge grounds to cover!). #UKTravel #DowntonAbbey #Leeds #HistoricHomes #BritishSummer 🌿