Families To Ride In Style At Harewood House Thanks To Vertu Land Rover Leeds

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John Steele and Kath Knight Deputy CEO of Harewood House
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Families visiting Harewood House this summer will be able to explore the estate in style thanks to Vertu Land Rover Leeds, which has provided a Land Rover Defender 110 to support the attraction's popular children's trailer tours.

The dealership, based on Sheepscar Way in Leeds, has strengthened its partnership with the historic Yorkshire estate by supplying the vehicle, which will tow the children's tour trailer throughout the busy summer holiday period, helping youngsters and their families discover more of Harewood's stunning grounds and gardens.

The Defender 110 will transport visitors during a packed programme of summer activities, which includes family trails, outdoor adventures and woodland play experiences alongside opportunities to discover Harewood's historic house, gardens and grounds.

Welcoming nearly 300,000 visitors each year, Harewood House is one of Yorkshire's top visitor destinations, attracting families from across the region and beyond.

The Estate trailer tours provide younger visitors with a fun and engaging way to explore the extensive estate and learn more about its history and wildlife, and allows guests of all ages to get an incredible views of Harewood Estate and it’s commitment to conservation and protection of the landscape.

John Steele, General Manager at Vertu Land Rover Leeds said: "Summer is all about creating special family memories and we're delighted that we will help Harewood House create even more memorable experiences for visitors.

"While you might associate a Defender with rugged off-roading, it’s also the perfect vehicle to help families enjoy everything that Harewood House has to offer.

"The estate welcomes a huge number of visitors every year and it's fantastic to know the Defender 110 will be helping families explore everything Harewood has to offer during what is always a busy and exciting summer period."

Rachel Crewes, CEO of Harewood House Trust said: "The trailer tours are always a favourite with younger visitors and give families a different way to experience the estate.

"The support from Vertu Land Rover Leeds means we can continue running these popular tours throughout the summer holidays and help even more guests enjoy all that Harewood House has to offer.

"From exploring the grounds and gardens to taking part in family activities, there's something for visitors of all ages to enjoy, and the trailer tours are a great way to experience the estate from a different perspective."

Trailer tours are running Thursdays, Friday and Saturday a week across the Summer and can be pre booked online on Harewood’s website for just £4.50 per person: https://harewood.org/events/summer-trailer-tours/

Guests need to have an accompanying day ticket to Harewood House or a valid membership.