Discover Cecil Beaton: Staging Icons at Harewood House
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OPEN
13th of June - 4th of October 2026
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OPENING TIMES
9:45am-3:00pm (last entry)
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INCLUDED
Free access with your Emmerdale ticket
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From The Woolpack to Hollywood Royalty - Your Ticket Unlocks More Than You Think
Think your Emmerdale Village Tour ticket couldn't get any better? Included with every ticket is free access to Harewood House and the stunning new exhibition, Cecil Beaton: Staging Icons - celebrating the work of Cecil Beaton, the Oscar-winning photographer and designer dubbed 'The King of Vogue'.
That's a saving of up to £22.55 for adults and £10.00 for children, and the perfect way to make a full day of your visit to one of Yorkshire's most iconic attractions, all in one ticket.
ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
Cecil Beaton: Staging Icons at Harewood House, Leeds is your chance for a genuine pinch-yourself moment - coming face to face with the work of one of the most legendary photographers of the 20th century.
Featuring more than 60 striking photographs from the National Portrait Gallery's collection, this unmissable exhibition explores how Beaton's dramatic use of costume, lighting and theatrical staging helped shape how the world saw its biggest personalities such as Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Fred Astaire and Queen Elizabeth II.
Organised by the National Portrait Gallery in partnership with Harewood House Trust, it's a must for anyone visiting Harewood House near Leeds - and it's yours for free when you book an Emmerdale Village Tour ticket.
Image credit: Audrey Hepburn by Cecil Beaton, 1963 © Cecil Beaton Archive. Conde Nast
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Iconic Portraits: Marvel at breathtaking photographs of Hollywood legends, West End stars and members of the Royal Family - the biggest personalities of the 20th century
- The Art of the Portrait: Discover how Cecil Beaton transformed portrait photography into a true art form, using costume, lighting and theatrical staging like no photographer before him
- 60+ Photographs from the National Portrait Gallery: Drawn from one of the world's most celebrated photography collections - and included free with your Emmerdale Village Tour ticket
- Explore Harewood House: Wander the historic interiors, formal gardens and sweeping Yorkshire grounds
Image credit: Marilyn Monroe™; Rights of Publicity and Persona Rights are used with permission of The Estate of Marilyn Monroe LLC. marilynmonroe.com Photo by Cecil Beaton, 1956 © Cecil Beaton Archive _ Condé Nast
PLAN YOUR VISIT
- All included: Your Emmerdale Village Tour ticket covers access to Harewood House and the Cecil Beaton exhibition at no extra cost - no need to book separately.
- Book Ahead: The Emmerdale Village Tour tickets sell out, book in advance to avoid disappointment.
- Make a Full Day of It in Yorkshire: Between the Emmerdale Village Tour, the Cecil Beaton exhibition and the Harewood House grounds and gardens, there's a full day of unmissable experiences waiting.
- Accessibility: While the Tour is accessible, it covers some uneven terrain and slopes. Support is available for mobility needs. The exhibition at Harewood House is fully accessible.
Image credit: Princess Margaret by Cecil Beaton, 1950 © Cecil Beaton. Victoria and Albert Museum, London
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