Access

Temple Newsam Estate is approximately 5 miles from Leeds and 1.9 miles from the nearest train station at Cross Gates.

Entrances

There are a number of entrances to Temple Newsam Estate by foot, and two by car. The House entrance is on the North of the building, a short walk from the House car park. The courtyard and Home Farm are located down a sloping path. The courtyard and Home Farm have cobbled floors.

What3Words is a location app which provides exact location points based on 3 metre squares. Every 3 metre square of the world has been given a unique combination of three words which can be shared with friends and family, emergency services and more to pinpoint locations easily.

We have provided What3Words locations for key areas of our attractions to help you navigate your visit.

House car park: ///stick.thing.throw
House entrance: ///fumes.popped.beyond
Home Farm entrance: ///vote.hours.flats
Home Farm car park: ///farms.walks.piper

Entry to Temple Newsam is free for carers. If buying tickets online you only need to add tickets for the non-carer(s), you do not need to add a ticket for free carers entry.

There are several accessible parking spaces across the estate. Designated accessible bays are available in every car park.

The House car park provides level access to Temple Newsam House. Access from the other car parks to the house is by gradual uphill pathways.

Accessible toilets are available in the house, stables courtyard and in a fully accessible Changing Places facility next to the accessible playground.

Facilities in the changing places toilets include an emergency alarm, a fire alarm with a flashing light, rise and fall sink, bed and hoist. The Changing Places toilets and stables courtyard toilet are RADAR key operated.

Baby changing facilities are available in the stable courtyard toilets and in the gender neutral ground floor toilet located in the house.

Guide and Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas.

Dogs need to be kept on leads in the gardens and courtyard but are free to roam around the rest of the grounds if under control. Water is available by the stables courtyard, near the toilets.

Lifts and access to galleries in the House
 
A large proportion of the house is accessible.

Some things to note are that:

• Benches and seats are available for visitors to use around the house
• There is a lift which can accommodate one wheelchair at a time
• There is no wheelchair access to the south wing of the house or the cellars
• Mobility scooters are not allowed within the house. However you can request a wheelchair from staff on arrival – subject to availability.

Access in the grounds, Home Farm and the walled gardens
 
The grounds, gardens and walled gardens are fully accessible.

Some things to note are that:

• If you are using push wheelchairs, you may struggle on some of the gravel/cobbled areas, particularly in Home Farm and the stables courtyard.
• The walled garden is fully accessible but the pathways are fairly steep in parts
• Electric wheelchairs must be left outside the Team Rooms and estate office
• Many trails and walks are accessible but steep in parts
• There is an accessible playground next to Home Farm
• The first floor display areas of Home Farm are not accessible but interpretation is displayed on the ground floor

Borrow a wheelchair or scooter
 
A manual wheelchair is available from the house entrance to borrow on your visit. Unfortunately we cannot provide assistance around the house for wheelchair users.

There are a selection of motorised, manual wheelchairs and scooters available in the park for outdoor use. They are free to use – donations welcome.

Booking is recommended by calling 0113 336 7560.

An audio tour enhancement is available for visitors to the house who have hearing difficulties.

Please visit our dedicated Special Educational Needs and Access page for more information about how we try to make Abbey House Museum inclusive and accessible for people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

There are areas within the House that are touch and handling friendly and there is plenty to see, touch and smell at Home Farm. 

If a member or members of your group require access provision, please contact us before your visit at temple.newsam.house@leeds.gov.uk.

Temple Newsam is a member of the Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Scheme (VAQAS). The VAQAS is a scheme which ensures high quality experiences at tourist attractions, including a commitment to respect the requirements of the Equality Act 2010 by making reasonable adjustments to improve service for disabled people.

If you would like more information on access before your visit, please contact us:

Phone

0113 336 7460
(10am - 4pm)

Email

temple.newsam.house@leeds.gov.uk

Post

Temple Newsam
Temple Newsam Road
Leeds
LS10 0AE