The new ‘Adventure Playscape’ features climbing towers, bridges, slides, hideouts, swings and a zipwire.
It has been designed by award-winning playgrounds company Touchwood Play to “protect Harewood’s Grade I listed landscape and wildlife,” while providing a mixture of “physical and sensory play” for children of all ages.
Harewood House’s new playscape was officially opened on Friday (April 4), by David Lascelles, Earl of Harewood, and three stars from the cast of Emmerdale.
Yorkshire Evening Post photographer Tony Johnson was there to capture the moment...
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1. Adventure Playscape at Harewood House
A new adventure play area has officially opened in the grounds of Harewood House. | Tony Johnson
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2. Adventure Playscape at Harewood House
David Lascelles, Earl of Harewood, was joined by Emmerdale stars Natalie J. Robb, Amy Walsh and Ash Palmisciano to officially cut the ribbon. | Tony Johnson
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3. Adventure Playscape at Harewood House
It has been carefully designed by award-winning playground designers Touchwood Play. | Tony Johnson
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4. Adventure Playscape at Harewood House
The use of natural materials and nods to Harewood’s heritage let the Playscape blend organically into its woodland setting. | Tony Johnson
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5. Adventure Playscape at Harewood House
Harewood’s Adventure Playscape, which has been built over the winter months, has living willow woven through. | Tony Johnson
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6. Adventure Playscape at Harewood House
There is plenty to keep the energetic youngsters entertained. | Tony Johnson