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📝 About the Event

• What we will be doing: We are thrilled to announce that Little Hiccups has been invited back to the beautiful Harewood House for a special collaboration! Little Hiccups have our very own Christmas Tree at Harewood House and we will work together to decorate the tree and celebrate all our unique children! Your booking includes free access for the rest of the day to enjoy the stunning gardens, and the Playscape playground. PLEASE NOTE: The house is closed in preparation for the Christmas decorations. 
• Is it structured? This session will be led by the team at Harewood House Trust, with some structure but also an opportunity for everyone to explore the decorations whilst choosing what we put on our tree.
• Who it’s for & Group Size: Due to the room this session is in, there will be a smaller number of people able to attend. Please book on as early as possible to take part! Please ensure you book a space for each person attending. It is going be held in the Harewood Suite which is up the stairs to the left as you first enter the Courtyard at the bottom of the hill.
• Date & Time: Monday 26th October from 2.30 to 4.30pm

🚗 Getting There & Arrival

• Venue Address: Harewood Road, Leeds LS17 9
• Venue Website: Yorkshire’s Most Vibrant Country House – Harewood House
• Parking & Drop-Off: There is a large carpark at Harewood House Trust with a number of Blue Badge bays, please speak to the staff at Harewood House Trust as you are arrive for more information.
• Finding Little Hiccups: There will be a list of names of everyone attending at the entrance to Harewood House. We will meet in the courtyard, look out for the Little Hiccups flag! It will be held in the Harewood Suite which is up the stairs to the left as you first enter the Courtyard at the bottom of the hill.

🚶 Moving Around Inside

• Corridors & Space: The main room is open-plan with some tables and activity stations within the room.
• Lifts & Levels: There is a lift up to the room we are using for. Please get in touch if you need more information as the lift is small.
• Seating: Plenty of chairs scattered around the room for parents and children to rest.

🚽 Toilets & Changing Facilities

• Standard Accessible Toilet: Yes, requires a Radar key (our team has one if you need to borrow it).
• Changing Places Toilet: There is no Changing Places at Harewood House, here is the website to find the nearest Changing Places if needed – Changing Places Toilets
• Family & All-Gender Toilets: Please let us know if this is something you will need.
• Baby Changing: Available in both the ladies’ and gents’ toilets.

🎧 Sensory & Calm Spaces

• Lighting & Sound: Natural light with soft overhead lighting (no fluorescent strip lights). No background music will be playing.
• Little Hiccups Quiet Area: There will be no dedicated quiet area but we will have our sensory box with items such as head phones, fidget spinners etc. You can leave the room and explore the grounds of Harewood if needed.

🍰 Food & Drinks

• What’s provided: We advise that you bring any food or drinks with you. There is a café on site if needed.
• Dietary Info & Bringing Your Own: Please feel free to bring your own specific dietary food and snacks.

🌳 Outdoor Space

• Paths & Ground: There is a mixture of paths around Harewood House Trust but the main area around the courtyard is paved. Thorough out the rest of Harewood  it a mixture of paths, gravel paths with some steeper grassy slopes.
• Play & Seating: There a number of benches across the grounds. There are number of playgrounds to explore.
• Hazards to Note: There is a lake within the grounds, this is a 10 min walk from the courtyard.

⛑️ Safety & Support

• First Aid: Little Hiccups staff are first-aid trained, and the venue has a dedicated first-aid room.
• Emergency Evacuation: All emergency exits are step-free and lead directly to a safe outdoor assembly point. We will follow the instructions of the staff at Harewood House Trust.

🎟️ How to Book

Ready to join us? Book below to secure your family’s spot on our event!

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Booking closing on Monday 19th October at 6pm.

For any specific questions about this event’s layout or accessibility arrangements, please always feel free to drop us an email at
events@littlehiccups.co.uk and we will be super happy to help you out!

Important Booking Information:
Please note that our events are heavily subsidised by Little Hiccups to support our community. Because the charity covers the remaining costs based on our final confirmed numbers (such as venue hire, refreshments, entertainers and presenter costs), we kindly ask that you let us know if your plans change. If you can no longer make it, please cancel your places by emailing events@littlehiccups.co.uk so we can reallocate the spots and prevent charity funds from being lost.