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What's on at Temple Newsam

Discover our range of events and workshops coming up at Temple Newsam.

 

We have plenty of family-friendly sessions and school holiday activities, along with adult workshops, curator tours, and specialist talks.

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New special tours available!

Hidden Temple Newsam

Welcome to Temple Newsam

Go beyond the ropes as you find out about life below stairs and see places exclusive to our ‘hidden tour’. Visit our historic cellars, hear true stories about the people that lived in the house and discover some secrets along the way! 

 

Our excellent tour guides will give you a fascinating overview of the history of the house. You will be shown beautiful interiors, fascinating objects and hear remarkable stories.

 

Available at 2pm Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sunday.

 Available at 11am Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sunday.
Tickets available in the Museum Gift Shop. Tickets available in the Museum Gift Shop.
£3.50 plus General Admission £3.50 plus General Admission

Call 0113 336 7460 to check dates or availability.

 

Talks, Tours and Walks House events Home Farm events

  • Craft Markets

    Temple Newsam Estate
    Sun 13 Jul - Sun 7 Dec
    Craft Market weekends with stalls from local makers and producers.More…
    Sun 13 Jul
    -
    Sun 7 Dec
    Free

  • Afternoon Tea on the Terrace

    Temple Newsam House
    Tue 15 Jul - Sun 17 Aug
    Enjoy a special treat with afternoon tea sat on the South Terrace, taking in the gorgeous gardens and park.More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam House
    Tue 15 Jul
    -
    Sun 17 Aug
    Book now

  • Guided Farm Tour

    Temple Newsam Farm
    Fri 18 Jul and Fri 15 Aug
    Join our monthly farm tour to find out more about our animals and what life is like on a working farm.More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam Home Farm
    Fri 18 Jul
    and
    Fri 15 Aug
    Book now

  • Inspired by Temple Newsam: Tour & Meet the Artists

    Temple Newsam
    Fri 18 Jul and Wed 10 Sep
    Join Community Curator Rathi Tamilselvan on this exclusive tour of the current exhibition Inspired By Temple Newsam followed by a Meet the Artist session featuring various artists throughout the summer. More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam House
    Fri 18 Jul
    and
    Wed 10 Sep
    Book now

  • Artisan Food Fayre

    Temple Newsam Estate
    Sat 19 Jul and Sun 20 Jul
    An artisan food fayre at Temple Newsam estate.More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam Estate
    Sat 19 Jul
    and
    Sun 20 Jul
    Free

  • Summer Fun on the Farm

    Temple Newsam Home Farm
    Sat 19 Jul - Mon 25 Aug
    Make unforgettable memories at Home Farm this Summer holiday!More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam Home Farm
    Sat 19 Jul
    -
    Mon 25 Aug
    General Admission

  • Fabulous Foods and Fancy Feasts

    Temple Newsam
    Sat 19 Jul 11:00 - Sun 20 Jul 15:00
    Enjoy a delicious day out at Temple Newsam. See special displays of food and hear about fancy feasts of the past.More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam House
    Sat 19 Jul
    -
    Sun 20 Jul
    From 11:00
    Included in Admission

  • Be Inspired by Temple Newsam

    Temple Newsam
    Tue 22 Jul 10:30 - Sun 31 Aug 17:00
    Be inspired by Temple Newsam this summer. Leeds Fine Artists have artworks displayed throughout the house – we invite you to become an artist! More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam House
    Tue 22 Jul
    -
    Sun 31 Aug
    From 10:30
    Included in Admission

  • In Search of the Tudor House

    Temple Newsam House
    Sat 26 Jul
    Discover the evidence of Tudor design at Temple Newsam in this special tour. More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam House
    Sat 26 Jul
    Book now

  • Meet the Farmer - Poultry Focus

    Temple Newsam Home Farm
    Sat 26 Jul
    A chance to meet the expert! Join our Farm Manager, Oliver Thomson, at the entrance to Home Farm, where he'll take you on a journey of discovery into the fascinating world of poultry. More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam Home Farm
    Sat 26 Jul
    Book now

  • Tea and Talk

    Temple Newsam
    Wed 30 Jul - Wed 10 Dec
    Join our friendly tea and talk sessions on the last Wednesday of the month.More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam House
    Wed 30 Jul
    -
    Wed 10 Dec
    Free

  • Pot a Plant

    Temple Newsam Estate
    Wed 30 Jul 13:00 - 15:00
    Join us in the Walled Garden to pot up a Coleus plant to take home!More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam Estate
    Wed 30 Jul
    13:00 - 15:00
    Book now

  • Yorkshire Connections

    Temple Newsam House
    Fri 1 Aug
    Celebrate Yorkshire Day by exploring the local connections associated with Temple Newsam in this special tour.More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam House
    Fri 1 Aug
    Book now

  • Rooftop Experience

    Temple Newsam House
    Sat 2 Aug - Sun 7 Sep
    Take a spectacular tour of the house and roof of Temple Newsam.More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam House
    Sat 2 Aug
    -
    Sun 7 Sep
    Book now

  • Bat Walk

    Temple Newsam Estate
    Sat 2 Aug 19:00 - 22:00
    Join us for a family friendly walk to detect bats on the estate.More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam Estate
    Sat 2 Aug
    19:00 - 22:00
    Book now

  • Inspired by Temple Newsam: Artist Workshops

    Temple Newsam House
    Thu 7 Aug - Thu 14 Aug
    Join artists from Inspired by Temple Newsam in a series of art workshops.More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam House
    Thu 7 Aug
    -
    Thu 14 Aug
    Included in Admission

  • Summer Stride

    Temple Newsam Estate
    Sat 23 Aug 10:30 - 12:30
    Discover the estate's rich history as you admire Capability Brown's signature flowing vistas that blend effortlessly with the surrounding countryside. More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam Estate
    Sat 23 Aug
    10:30 - 12:30
    Book now

  • Smeaton at Temple Newsam

    Temple Newsam Estate
    Sat 6 Sep 11:00 - 13:00
    Join a walk to discover the history of John Smeaton at Temple Newsam.More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam Estate
    Sat 6 Sep
    11:00 - 13:00
    Book now

  • Temple Newsam the Art Gallery

    Temple Newsam House
    Thu 11 Sep
    See some of the highlights of Temple Newsam's art collection on this special tour.More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam House
    Thu 11 Sep
    Book now

  • Ghosts of Temple Newsam

    Temple Newsam House
    Sat 4 Oct - Sun 19 Oct
    Hear about the ghosts of Temple Newsam on this special tour.More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam House
    Sat 4 Oct
    -
    Sun 19 Oct
    Book now

  • Fungus Foray

    Temple Newsam Estate
    Sat 11 Oct 12:00 - 15:00
    Join a family friendly guided walk to look for fungi around the estate.More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam Estate
    Sat 11 Oct
    12:00 - 15:00
    Book now

Temple Newsam House Exhibitions

Inspired by Temple Newsam

Temple Newsam House | 25 Apr - 21 Sept 2025 | An exhibition in collaboration with Leeds Fine Artists at Temple Newsam House.
Arbeau dancers in residence at Temple Newsam

Arbeau Dancers in residence

Selected Saturdays, 10.30am - 12.30pm

Watch our Arbeau Dancers rehearse in the Picture Gallery of Temple Newsam, with a repertoire spanning 500 years of historic dance!

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