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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.

 

  • Springtime Babies

    Temple Newsam Home Farm
    Tue 1 Apr - Tue 20 May
    Visit Home Farm as we gear up for Spring and welcome our new born lambs, piglets and other farm animals! More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam Estate
    Tue 1 Apr
    -
    Tue 20 May
    General Admission

  • An Eye for Attire – Fashion in portraits

    Temple Newsam House
    Thu 3 Apr
    Discover the costumes and clothing behind the portraits in this special tour.More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam House
    Thu 3 Apr
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  • Easter holidays - Where's Woolly?

    Temple Newsam
    Sat 5 Apr 10:00 - Mon 21 Apr 17:00
    Visit Temple Newsam this Easter to find the Springtime babies that have escaped from the farm!More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam Estate
    Sat 5 Apr
    -
    Mon 21 Apr
    From 10:00
    General Admission

  • Meet the Farmer - Lambing Focus

    Temple Newsam Home Farm
    Sat 5 Apr
    Meet the Farmer of Temple Newsam and find out about lambing.More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam Home Farm
    Sat 5 Apr
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  • Pumpkin Sowing in the Walled Garden

    Temple Newsam
    Wed 9 Apr 13:00 - 15:00
    Plant pumpkin seeds in the Walled Gardens at Temple Newsam.More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam Estate
    Wed 9 Apr
    13:00 - 15:00
    Free

  • Guided Farm Tour

    Temple Newsam Farm
    Fri 11 Apr - 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 11 Apr
    -
    Fri 15 Aug
    Book now

  • Dawn Chorus Walk

    Temple Newsam Estate
    Sat 12 Apr 06:00 - 09:00
    Join our family-friendly dawn chorus walk to learn about birdsong and enjoy the historic landscape of Temple Newsam.More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam Estate
    Sat 12 Apr
    06:00 - 09:00
    Book now

  • Historic Music Day

    Temple Newsam House
    Sun 13 Apr 10:30 - 17:00
    The annual 'North East Early Music Forum Day Out' at Temple Newsam House, Leeds.More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam House
    Sun 13 Apr
    10:30 - 17:00
    General Admission

  • Spring Stroll

    Temple Newsam Estate
    Sat 26 Apr 10:30 - 12:30
    Look out for signs of spring on this gentle guided walk around the farm and estate. More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam Estate
    Sat 26 Apr
    10:30 - 12:30
    Book now

  • Tea and Talk

    Temple Newsam
    Wed 30 Apr - 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 Apr
    -
    Wed 10 Dec
    Free

  • Meet the Farmer - Cattle Focus

    Temple Newsam Home Farm
    Sat 3 May
    Come and meet the cattle shaping our countryside! Join us at Home Farm for an exclusive 'Meet the Farmer' talk and get up close to some of the UK's rarest cattle breedsMore…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam Home Farm
    Sat 3 May
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  • Rooftop Experience

    Temple Newsam House
    Fri 9 May - Sun 7 Sep
    Take a spectacular tour of the house and roof of Temple Newsam.More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam House
    Fri 9 May
    -
    Sun 7 Sep
    Book now

  • Craft Markets

    Temple Newsam Estate
    Sun 11 May and Sun 13 Jul
    Craft Market weekends with stalls from local makers and producers.More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam Estate
    Sun 11 May
    and
    Sun 13 Jul
    Free

  • Gruesome Temple Newsam

    Temple Newsam House
    Sun 18 May
    Explore the gruesome history of Temple Newsam in this special tour.More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam House
    Sun 18 May
    Book now

  • May half term: Find Your Happy!

    Temple Newsam House
    Sat 24 May 10:30 - Sun 1 Jun 17:00
    Find your Happy at Temple Newsam this May half term!More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam House
    Sat 24 May
    -
    Sun 1 Jun
    From 10:30
    General Admission

  • Tomato Planting

    Temple Newsam Estate
    Wed 28 May and Thu 29 May
    Plant tomato seeds and learn about the magic of growing your own!More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam Estate
    Wed 28 May
    and
    Thu 29 May
    Free

  • Inspired by Temple Newsam: Artist Workshop

    Temple Newsam House
    Thu 29 May
    An artist workshop with Martin Pearson of Leeds Fine ArtistsMore…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam House
    Thu 29 May
    Included in Admission

  • Lord Halifax's Legacy

    Temple Newsam House
    Sun 22 Jun
    Hear about the last owner of Temple Newsam in this special tour.More…
    Temple Newsam
    Temple Newsam House
    Sun 22 Jun
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  • 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

  • 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
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  • 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

  • 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
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  • 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
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Coming soon to Temple Newsam House

Inspired by Temple Newsam

COMING SOON | Temple Newsam | 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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