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    Discover a historic house and farm on a country estate surrounded by scenic parkland

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    A new exhibition with artistic interventions throughout the house.

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 Visitor notice

If you are travelling to the estate between Friday 26 – Monday 29 May, please note that the Colton Road entrance will be closed due to external events. Please follow the directional signage to access the estate. The house, farm and tearooms will remain open as normal during this time.

Home Farm will be open from 10am-5pm on bank holiday Monday.

Link to: Visit Temple Newsam

Visit

A family walk through the Picture Gallery inside Temple Newsam House

Plan your visit to Temple Newsam with opening times, transport directions and access information

Link to: See & do

See & do

A lamb stood by its mother

Meet friendly animals at Home Farm, wander through historic house interiors and take in the beautiful surroundings

Link to: What’s on at Temple Newsam

What’s on

A blacksmith at work in his workshop

Find events across the whole estate, from special exhibitions to school holiday activities

New Bus Service

Flexibus artwork to promote a new bus scheme in East Leeds

Toot toot! We’re delighted to unveil that there’s a new bus service stopping on the doorstep of Temple Newsam. The brand new East Leeds FlexiBus operates between 7am – 7pm Monday – Saturday. Fares start from just £1.20 and you can learn more about the designated routes, booking information and the FlexiBus app via their website.

Learn more about the FlexiBus
Link to: Learn at Temple Newsam

Learn

Temple Newsam Learn page

We can deliver diverse, creative, skills-based learning across many different curriculum areas

Link to: Groups at Temple Newsam

Groups

The study room within Temple Newsam House

Discover the hidden stories of the house, marvel at the spectacular interiors and stroll through beautiful gardens – all included in a great value group ticket

Link to: Venue hire at Temple Newsam

Venue hire

Temple Newsam Weddings page

The stunning rural location and close proximity to Leeds city centre make Temple Newsam an excellent choice for private hire

News, Blogs and Pods

Poppy Wingate: Temple Newsam’s Golfing Pioneer

Poppy Wingate was England’s first professional woman golfer, and she began her career right here at Temple Newsam.
30 January 2023/by Alice MacPherson

A Tale of Two Widowhoods

Discover the stories of two women born 170 years apart who both left their mark on Temple Newsam House.
16 January 2023/by Alice MacPherson

Lord Darnley’s Sexuality

Unpick what we know about Lord Darnley's sexuality - the infamous resident of Temple Newsam.
28 October 2022/by Megan Jones

ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM

Opening Hours

Monday: closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 5pm
Saturday: 12 – 5pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Last admission: 4.30pm

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Address

Abbey Walk
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH

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LEEDS ART GALLERY

Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 11am – 3pm

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Address

The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AA

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LEEDS CITY MUSEUM

Opening Hours

Monday: closed*
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am – 5pm

*Open Bank Holiday Mondays 11am – 5pm

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Address

Leeds City Museum
Millennium Square
Leeds
LS2 8BH

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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.

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Address

Leeds Discovery Centre
Off Carlisle Road
Leeds
LS10 1LB

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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)

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Address

Canal Road
Leeds
LS12 2QF

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KIRKSTALL ABBEY

Opening Hours

Monday: closed*
Tuesday – Sunday: 10am – 4.30pm
Last admission: 4pm

*Open Bank Holiday Mondays 10am – 4pm

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Address

Abbey Road
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH

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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

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Address

Lotherton Lane
Aberford
Leeds
LS25 3EB

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TEMPLE NEWSAM

Opening Hours

House : Tues – Sun: 10.30am – 5pm
Home Farm: Mon – Sun: 10am – 5pm
Last entry 45 minutes before

Plan your visit

Address

Temple Newsam Road
Leeds
LS15 0AE

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THWAITE WATERMILL

Opening Hours

Mon – Fri: 10am – 4pm

Sat – Sun: 12 – 4pm

Last admission: 3pm

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Address

Thwaite Lane
Stourton
Leeds
LS10 1RP

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