ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM
Opening Hours
Monday: closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 5pm
Saturday: 12 – 5pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Last admission: 4.30pm
Address
Abbey Walk
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH
Ticket Provider
ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM
Opening Hours
Monday: closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 5pm
Saturday: 12 – 5pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Last admission: 4.30pm
Address
Abbey Walk
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH
Ticket Provider
LEEDS ART GALLERY
Opening Hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 11am – 3pm
Address
The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AA
LEEDS CITY MUSEUM
Opening Hours
Monday: closed*
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am – 5pm
*Open Bank Holiday Mondays 11am – 5pm
Address
Leeds City Museum
Millennium Square
Leeds
LS2 8BH
Ticket Provider
LEEDS DISCOVERY CENTRE
Opening Hours
Visits by appointment only.
Free public store tours are now available by booking in advance. Please call or email us.
Address
Leeds Discovery Centre
Off Carlisle Road
Leeds
LS10 1LB
LEEDS INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM
Opening Hours
Mon: closed (open bank holiday Mondays only 10am-5pm)
Tues – Fri: 10am – 5pm
Sat – Sun: 12 – 5pm
(last admission one hour before)
Address
Canal Road
Leeds
LS12 2QF
KIRKSTALL ABBEY
Opening Hours
Monday: closed*
Tuesday – Sunday: 10am – 4.30pm
Last admission: 4pm
*Open Bank Holiday Mondays 10am – 4pm
Address
Abbey Road
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH
Ticket Provider
LOTHERTON
Opening Hours
Open Daily
Estate opens: 8am
Hall: 10am – 5pm
Wildlife World: 10am – 5pm
Estate closes: 7pm
Last entry 45 mins before estate closing time
TEMPLE NEWSAM
Opening Hours
House : Tues – Sun: 10.30am – 5pm
Home Farm: Tues – Sun: 10am – 5pm
Last entry 45 minutes before
THWAITE WATERMILL
Opening Hours
Mon – Fri: closed (open 10am – 4pm during the school holidays)
Sat – Sun: 12 – 4pm
Last admission: 3pm
Address
Thwaite Lane
Stourton
Leeds
LS10 1RP
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Polished display as house team spruces up city’s family silver
News, Temple Newsam NewsA dazzling array of stunning silver centrepieces are looking their beautiful best thanks to a polished performance from staff at a Leeds mansion.
The team at Temple Newsam House have been giving the family silver some delicate care and attention, preparing it to go on show to the public in a newly-revamped display.
The collection includes a huge variety of spectacular treasures which have graced the dining tables and trophy rooms of aristocrats through the ages, dating from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.
Among the impressive examples on display include the ornate silver gilt Doncaster Gold Cup, made in 1828.
Also on display in the house’s Treasures Gallery is the Kirkleatham Centrepiece, crafted in 1731 during the reign of George II. Made up of a central tureen with detachable branches for separate components, it was made by goldsmiths David Willaume and his sister Anne Tanqueray for Cholmley Turner of Kirkleatham, MP for York.
Other precious pieces which can be seen include the breath-taking silver epergne from 1759, a particularly elaborate example of a table decoration which became the height of fashion in the middle of the 18th century.
The one-of-a-kind epergne was owned by the legendary Paris fashion writer and hostess the Hon Mrs Daisy Fellowes, known as one of the most daring style icons of her time.
Also on display are a collection of late 18th century antique gold snuff boxes, which were recently returned to the house after being stolen by a mystery thief more than 40 years ago.
In an incident dubbed The Fulford Thefts, the precious objects were pilfered in 1981, vanishing without a trace and with a culprit never identified. They were recently recovered after being found on sale at auction.
Maya Harrison, principal keeper of Temple Newsam, said: “Every one of these spectacular objects has its own unique and fascinating story to tell and having them all on display together captures the astonishing ingenuity of silversmiths through the ages.
“Ensuring every last one of these pieces looks its best has been a huge task, but it’s a genuine labour of love for the team at the house and we can’t wait for visitors to see the collection in all its glory.”
As well as silver and gold, the treasures gallery also contains a collection of ceramics and glassware related to the Ingram family, who once owned Temple Newsam.
Councillor Jonathan Pryor, Leeds City Council’s executive member for economy, culture and education, said: “Conserving and protecting these stunning historic treasures requires an incredible level of dedication and expertise and it’s a real tribute to the skill of our museums and galleries team to see such a beautiful collection of objects on display.
“It’s a privilege to be able to visit and view them in the beautiful surroundings of Temple Newsam and to learn about the history and heritage of the house and the city.”