House: 0113 264 7321 Estate & Farm: 0113 264 5535 Group Bookings: 0113 264 5535
www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsamhouse All information is correct at time of publication.
Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Road Halton, Leeds, LS15 0AE Email: temple.newsam@leeds.gov.uk www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsamhouse
A stunning historic mansion and estate with rare breeds farm
CONTACT US Temple Newsam Estate
M1 46
Selby Rd d gR Rin
9
15
B6
A64
A6120
SAT NAV: LS15 0AE
Free coach parking for pre-booked groups (10+). Call 0113 264 5535 for details. £15 annual parking pass Parking £3.60 day ticket Special rates and packages for pre-booked groups. Call 0113 264 5535 for details. Leedscard & Breezecard holders free.
House and Farm closed Mondays except Bank Holidays. Farm open Mondays during school holidays. Last admission to the House and Farm is 45 minutes before closing. Open all year except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Closes 1pm Christmas Eve. Summer (29 Mar-25 Oct ‘09) House: Tues–Sun, 10.30am-5pm Farm: Tues–Sun, 10am-5pm Tea Room: Mon–Fri, 10am-4.30pm Sat–Sun, 10.30am–5.30pm
Winter (26 Oct ‘09-27 Mar ‘10) House: Tues–Sun, 10.30am-4pm Farm: Tues–Sun,10am-4pm Tea Room: Tues–Sun, 10.30am-4pm
Leeds
a great value day out Newsam
OPENING TIMES VISITOR INFORMATION
HISTORIC MANSION / ESTATE / WORKING FARM
2009
WHAT’S ON
LOCATION KEY:
EXHIBITIONS
HIGHLIGHTS
My Most Treasured Pieces: Textiles from the Henry Ginsburg Bequest Until April Luscious silks, rare-printed cottons and jewel-like velvets dating from 1550 are on public view for the first time. This exhibition also includes an exquisite jacket designed by Vivienne Westwood inspired by one of the prints on show.
Watercolour Masterpieces Turner and his Contemporaries April 9–July Masterpieces of the Northern Landscape August-October Masterpieces of the Southern Landscape Over 40 watercolour masterpieces from the Leeds Collection of the greatest names in English art.
MAY
JULY
Dawn Chorus Sat 2 May, 5am
Hear the morning chorus and learn to identify birds by their songs and calls. Tickets £7.50 adults, £5 child, includes a breakfast.*
Learn about the natural history of the estate’s bats. Tickets £7.50 adults, £5 child.*
Watercolour Painting Masterclass
Thurs 23 May, 10.30am-4.30pm
materials provided. Tickets £15.*
Hanging Baskets Masterclass Sat 23 & Sun 24 May
Sat 23-Mon 25 May, 11am-5pm
Steam engines and attractions fun for all the family. See local press for details.
JUNE
A lecture focusing on the works on display in the watercolour exhibition. Lecture only, Tickets £5, lecture and buffet supper, Tickets £25.*
Thurs 23 Apr
Join James Lomax for a closer look at the Northern Landscape exhibition and a two course lunch in the Dining Room. Tickets £20.*
Plant Sale Day
Sat 25 Apr, 10am-4pm
Specialist plants for sale from Temple Newsam’s local nurseries. Free entry.
ESTATE
FARM
* indicates booking required
OCTOBER
Opera in the Park & Party in the Park
Sat 25-Sun 26 Jul (tbc)
Enjoy two of Leeds’ popular free outdoor music concerts. Visit www.leeds.gov.uk for details.
Celebration of 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s succession to the throne. Check the website for updated events and activities including music, dance, poetry and trails.
AUGUST
An Evening of Romantic Period Music
Wed 13 May, 7.30pm (6.30pm supper) £8.50 (£6 LACF/ conc).
Pre-performance two-course supper in the Dining Room. Tickets £20.*
Yorkshire Day
Sat 1 Aug
Join in with the Friends of Temple Newsam to celebrate with a traditional evening of food and quizzes.*
Sat 16 May, 7pm
Tues 7-Sun 19 Apr
Baroque Bling
HOUSE
HIGHLIGHTS
Love Stories from Temple Newsam
Fri 13 & Sat 14 Feb, 2pm
Hear the real love stories of the ladies in the portraits as the costumed characters divulge all from secret diaries and letters.
Family Hidden Temple Newsam Tour
Visit the House to make a sweet smelling bag or print a hanky for mum (or anyone special). Indulge in a delicious brunch in the Tea Room.
Bat and Broth Walk
APRIL
Tues 7 & 14 Apr, 2pm
A spooky exploration of the cellars and underground passages of Temple Newsam for our younger visitors.*
A days practical class on painting watercolours using the historic landscape
Easter Eggstravaganza for inspiration. All abilities welcome, Enter our Easter egg hunt competition. On the farm there are quizzes, trails and new born chicks.
Learn how to plant up your own hanging baskets. Tickets £15 (includes materials).*
Watercolour Landscapes with Corinne Miller T hurs 16 Apr, supper 6pm, lecture 7.30pm
Thurs 12 Feb, 2.30pm-4 pm
A close-up look by candlelight at the glitter, glitz and stories of the sumptuous textiles in the ‘My Most Treasured Pieces’ exhibition. Tickets £6 with afternoon tea in the Dining Room.*
Lunch with the Curator
Dido and Aeneas
Fri 13 & Sat 14 Feb, 7.30pm
Leeds University Liturgical Choir and Leeds Baroque Orchestra performs Henry Purcell’s opera. Tickets £12, £8 conc incl wine. Book on-line www.stage.leeds.ac.uk*. Two course pre-performance buffet supper at 6pm for £15 served in the dining room. Book 0113 264 7321.*
28 July-23 Aug
Mon 4-Wed 6 May
Sun 22 Mar, 11am-3pm
Check the website for details of each tour.
Family Hidden Temple Newsam Tour
Various dates 1pm-3pm
Various dates
Farm admission charges apply.
School Holidays Activities
House Tours
A special programme of events at Home Farm and in the House. Look at www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsamhouse for up-to-date details.
Ring 0113 264 5535 for more details.
Leeds Annual Steam Fair
Be inspired to make your own Easter bonnet.
FEBRUARY
Sat 24 Jan, various times from 11am
Actor, Chris Cade, recounts ghostly tales from Lord Halifax’s collection.
Farm House Breakfast Fortnight
Tues 27 Jan-Sun 8 Feb, 9.30am-11.30am
Enjoy a delicious full English breakfast, including rare breed sausages in the Tea Room.
Lunch with the Curator
Thurs 29 Jan, 12.30pm Get a closer look at the ‘My Most Treasured Pieces’ exhibition and enjoy a two course lunch in the glorious Dining Room. Tickets £20.*
Fungus Foray
Sat 10-Sun 11 Oct, 2pm
Walter Edwin’s Brunch Tour Sat 8 Aug, 10am
Guided costume tour of the estate from Walter the miner. Discover the pits and mines that formed part of Temple Newsam. Tickets £7.50 adults, £5 child, includes a breakfast.
Bat and Broth Walk Sat 15 Aug, 7pm
Learn about the natural history of the estate’s bats.* Tickets £7.50 adults, £5 child.
Frank Daniel’s Farm Brunch and Tour
Sat 22 Aug, 10am
Sat 12-Sun 13 Sept
Sun 27 Sept
Sat 24 & Sun 25 Oct
Spooktacular evening tours. Not for the faint-hearted.*
Halloween
Sat 31 Oct, 5.30pm–8pm Come along if you dare to enter the darkened House and Farm. Dress up in a spooky outfit and collect some ghoulish treats. Joint ticket prices apply.
DECEMBER Christmas Crafts Master Class Tues 8 Dec
Learn how to make Christmas wreaths and table decorations. All materials supplied. Tickets £15 (includes materials).*
Christmas at Temple Newsam Sat 12–Sun 20 Dec
A week long celebration of all things Christmassy including a special evening opening. Joint ticket prices apply.
Sat 12 Dec
Sun 13 Dec
A Quantum Theatre performance of this wonderful tale. Tickets £12 adults, £8 child, Leedscard discounts available.*
SEPTEMBER Heritage Open Days
Celebrating National Heritage Open Days. Free admission to the House.
Tree-Athlon
Evening Opening Celebrate a Victorian Christmas with parlour games, decoration making, carol singing, mulled wine and visiting Santa Claus. Tickets £5.75 adults, £3.50 child, £14.50 family.*
Guided costume tour of Home Farm from the Farm Manager. Tickets £7.50 adults, £5 child, includes breakfast.
Christmas Crafts
“Alice Through The Looking-Glass” Sat 29 Aug
Farm Open Day
Sun 7 June, 10am-4pm
Celebrate 30 years open to the public with a behind-the-scenes tour and a chance to meet the farm animals.
Delphinium Show & Father’s Day Sun 21 June
Come and see the national collection of delphiniums in the walled garden with our annual show from the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire societies. Dads can also enjoy a beer in the courtyard.
Further information on What’s On visit www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsamhouse. *For booking contact
Learn simple identification techniques for all the major fungus groups. Fun for all the family. Tickets £4 adults, £3 child.*
Ghost Walks
“Don’t Lose Your Head”
Park Lane College Performance
Tues 17 Feb, 2pm
A spooky exploration of the cellars and underground passages of Temple Newsam for younger visitors.*
See the characters that have shaped Temple Newsam’s history brought to life by actors from Park Lane College.
MARCH Mother’s Day
REGULAR EVENTS In Focus Tours
Hidden Temple Newsam Tours
Every Wed from 18 Feb, 2pm
Every Tues & Sat, 11am
Explore the cellars and underground passages of Temple Newsam.*
Bookworms Story Telling and Reading Club
Phoenix Crafts Fair Hosted by local Yorkshire crafts people in the Stable Courtyard.
Every Thurs, 11am
A one hour, introductory guided tour of the house.*
Beekeeping Activities Various dates
Family Fun – Easter Bonnet Making Tues 14-Wed 15 Apr, 2pm
HIGHLIGHTS
JANUARY Ghost Stories
• Mrs Pawson’s Shop - selling plants, garden and kitchen sundries • Newly restored rooms in the house • Seasonal evening openings • Costumed guides and object handling • Summer activities celebrating the Tudors
By Train: Leeds Train Station (4m) has frequent local connections to nearby Crossgates station (1.5m). Taxis are available at both stations. By Bus: On Sundays a direct bus 63a, during the week 18 or 18A to Whitkirk and one mile level walk – click onto www.wymetro.com for more information. By Car: 4 miles from Leeds City Centre, B6159 (previously A63) or 2 miles from the M1, junction 46.
FIND US There is wheelchair access throughout the House. Mobility scooters are available for estate use. To book call 0113 264 5535. Accessible toilets and baby change facilities.
ACCESS Farm Adult: £3.19 Child: £1.96 (Under 5s free) Family: £8.32 House Adult: £3.43 Child: £2.44 (Under 5s free) Family: £8.81 Joint Tickets (House & Farm) Adult: £5.63 Child: £3.43 (Under 5s free) Family: £14.19 (2 adults & up to 3 children)
ADMISSION
Farm open on Mondays during school holidays
NEW FOR 2009!
NEW FOR 2009
Sponsored run to raise money for tree planting across our cities. For more information visit www.treesforcities.org
– House: 0113 264 7321
Come along and make natural Christmas decorations. Materials provided. Free with farm admission donations welcome.*
Sir Arthur Ingram’s Christmas at Temple Newsam
Sat 19 Dec Join Sir Arthur Ingram and his family at Temple Newsam House performed by the Leeds Waits. Tickets £7.50.*
So much more! • group visits • educational trips • corporate events • weddings
or Estate: 0113 264 5535
Details correct at time of publication. It is advisable to check in advance.
• Summer activities celebrating the Tudors • Mrs Pawson’s Shop - selling plants, garden and kitchen sundries
All information is correct at time of publication.
House: 0113 264 7321 Estate & Farm: 0113 264 5535 Group Bookings: 0113 264 5535
A stunning historic mansion and estate with rare breeds farm
Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Road Halton, Leeds, LS15 0AE Email: temple.newsam@leeds.gov.uk www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsamhouse
CONTACT US By Train: Leeds Train Station (4m) has frequent local connections to nearby Crossgates station (1.5m). Taxis are available at both stations. By Car: 4 miles from Leeds City Centre, B6159 (previously A63) or 2 miles from the M1, junction 46.
46 9
15
B6
Selby Rd
A64
A6120
By Bus: On Sundays a direct bus 63a, during the week 18 or 18A to Whitkirk and one mile level walk – click onto www.wymetro.com for more information.
M1
Temple Newsam Estate d gR Rin
• Newly restored rooms in the house • Seasonal evening openings • Costumed guides and object handling
www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsamhouse SAT NAV: LS15 0AE
FIND US There is wheelchair access throughout the House. Mobility scooters are available for estate use. To book call 0113 264 5535. Accessible toilets and baby change facilities.
ACCESS Farm Adult: £3.19 Child: £1.96 (Under 5s free) Family: £8.32
Free coach parking for pre-booked groups (10+). Call 0113 264 5535 for details.
House Adult: £3.43 Child: £2.44 (Under 5s free) Family: £8.81
£15 annual parking pass Parking £3.60 day ticket
Joint Tickets (House & Farm) Adult: £5.63 Child: £3.43 (Under 5s free) Family: £14.19 (2 adults & up to 3 children)
Special rates and packages for pre-booked groups. Call 0113 264 5535 for details. Leedscard & Breezecard holders free.
a great value day out
ADMISSION
Newsam
OPENING TIMES VISITOR INFORMATION
HISTORIC MANSION / ESTATE / WORKING FARM
2009
Luscious silks, rare-printed cottons and jewel-like velvets dating from 1550 are on public view for the first time. This exhibition also includes an exquisite jacket designed by Vivienne Westwood inspired by one of the prints on show.
HIGHLIGHTS Watercolour Masterpieces Turner and his Contemporaries April 9–July Masterpieces of the Northern Landscape August-October Masterpieces of the Southern Landscape Over 40 watercolour masterpieces from the Leeds Collection of the greatest names in English art.
Love Stories from Temple Newsam
Fri 13 & Sat 14 Feb, 2pm
Hear the real love stories of the ladies in the portraits as the costumed characters divulge all from secret diaries and letters.
Family Hidden Temple Newsam Tour A spooky exploration of the cellars and underground passages of Temple Newsam for younger visitors.*
Every Tues & Sat, 11am
Explore the cellars and underground passages of Temple Newsam.*
Phoenix Crafts Fair Various dates
Hosted by local Yorkshire crafts people in the Stable Courtyard.
Every Wed from 18 Feb, 2pm
Check the website for details of each tour.
Bookworms Story Telling and Reading Club Various dates 1pm-3pm
Farm admission charges apply.
School Holidays Activities
House Tours
Every Thurs, 11am
A one hour, introductory guided tour of the house.*
Beekeeping Activities
A special programme of events at Home Farm and in the House. Look at www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsamhouse for up-to-date details.
Various dates
JANUARY Ghost Stories
Sat 24 Jan, various times from 11am
Actor, Chris Cade, recounts ghostly tales from Lord Halifax’s collection.
Farm House Breakfast Fortnight
Tues 27 Jan-Sun 8 Feb,
9.30am-11.30am
Enjoy a delicious full English breakfast, including rare breed sausages in the Tea Room.
Lunch with the Curator
Thurs 29 Jan, 12.30pm Get a closer look at the ‘My Most Treasured Pieces’ exhibition and enjoy a two course lunch in the glorious Dining Room. Tickets £20.*
Tues 7 & 14 Apr, 2pm
A spooky exploration of the cellars and underground passages of Temple Newsam for our younger visitors.*
Easter Eggstravaganza Tues 7-Sun 19 Apr
Enter our Easter egg hunt competition. On the farm there are quizzes, trails and new born chicks.
Baroque Bling
Thurs 12 Feb, 2.30pm-4 pm
A close-up look by candlelight at the glitter, glitz and stories of the sumptuous textiles in the ‘My Most Treasured Pieces’ exhibition. Tickets £6 with afternoon tea in the Dining Room.*
Dido and Aeneas
Fri 13 & Sat 14 Feb, 7.30pm
Leeds University Liturgical Choir and Leeds Baroque Orchestra performs Henry Purcell’s opera. Tickets £12, £8 conc incl wine. Book on-line www.stage.leeds.ac.uk*. Two course pre-performance buffet supper at 6pm for £15 served in the dining room. Book 0113 264 7321.*
Hear the morning chorus and learn to identify birds by their songs and calls. Tickets £7.50 adults, £5 child, includes a breakfast.*
T hurs 16 Apr, supper 6pm, lecture 7.30pm
Wed 13 May, 7.30pm (6.30pm
supper) £8.50 (£6 LACF/ conc).
Pre-performance two-course supper in the Dining Room. Tickets £20.*
Lunch with the Curator Thurs 23 Apr
Join James Lomax for a closer look at the Northern Landscape exhibition and a two course lunch in the Dining Room. Tickets £20.*
Sat 25 Apr, 10am-4pm
Specialist plants for sale from Temple Newsam’s local nurseries. Free entry.
Watercolour Painting Masterclass
Thurs 23 May, 10.30am-4.30pm
A days practical class on painting watercolours using the historic landscape for inspiration. All abilities welcome, materials provided. Tickets £15.*
Hanging Baskets Masterclass Sat 23 & Sun 24 May
Sat 23-Mon 25 May, 11am-5pm
Steam engines and attractions fun for all the family. See local press for details.
Sun 7 June, 10am-4pm
Sat 10-Sun 11 Oct, 2pm
Sat 25-Sun 26 Jul (tbc)
Ghost Walks
Sat 24 & Sun 25 Oct
Spooktacular evening tours. Not for the faint-hearted.*
Celebration of 500th anniversary of Henry VIII’s succession to the throne. Check the website for updated events and activities including music, dance, poetry and trails.
Yorkshire Day Sat 1 Aug
Halloween
Sat 31 Oct, 5.30pm–8pm Come along if you dare to enter the darkened House and Farm. Dress up in a spooky outfit and collect some ghoulish treats. Joint ticket prices apply.
Walter Edwin’s Brunch Tour Sat 8 Aug, 10am
Guided costume tour of the estate from Walter the miner. Discover the pits and mines that formed part of Temple Newsam. Tickets £7.50 adults, £5 child, includes a breakfast.
Bat and Broth Walk Sat 15 Aug, 7pm
Learn about the natural history of the estate’s bats.* Tickets £7.50 adults, £5 child.
Frank Daniel’s Farm Brunch and Tour
Delphinium Show & Father’s Day
Sat 22 Aug, 10am
Sun 21 June
Come and see the national collection of delphiniums in the walled garden with our annual show from the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire societies. Dads can also enjoy a beer in the courtyard.
SEPTEMBER
Celebrating National Heritage Open Days. Free admission to the House.
Sun 27 Sept
Sponsored run to raise money for tree planting across our cities. For more information visit www.treesforcities.org
– House: 0113 264 7321
Tues 8 Dec
Learn how to make Christmas wreaths and table decorations. All materials supplied. Tickets £15 (includes materials).*
Christmas at Temple Newsam Sat 12–Sun 20 Dec
A week long celebration of all things Christmassy including a special evening opening. Joint ticket prices apply.
Evening Opening Sat 12 Dec
Sun 13 Dec
A Quantum Theatre performance of this wonderful tale. Tickets £12 adults, £8 child, Leedscard discounts available.*
Tree-Athlon
Christmas Crafts Master Class
Christmas Crafts
“Alice Through The Looking-Glass”
Sat 12-Sun 13 Sept
DECEMBER
Celebrate a Victorian Christmas with parlour games, decoration making, carol singing, mulled wine and visiting Santa Claus. Tickets £5.75 adults, £3.50 child, £14.50 family.*
Guided costume tour of Home Farm from the Farm Manager. Tickets £7.50 adults, £5 child, includes breakfast.
Heritage Open Days
Learn simple identification techniques for all the major fungus groups. Fun for all the family. Tickets £4 adults, £3 child.*
Enjoy two of Leeds’ popular free outdoor music concerts. Visit www.leeds.gov.uk for details.
Sat 29 Aug
Celebrate 30 years open to the public with a behind-the-scenes tour and a chance to meet the farm animals.
Further information on What’s On visit www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsamhouse. *For booking contact
Fungus Foray
Join in with the Friends of Temple Newsam to celebrate with a traditional evening of food and quizzes.*
Learn about the natural history of the estate’s bats. Tickets £7.50 adults, £5 child.*
Farm Open Day
Opera in the Park & Party in the Park
AUGUST
An Evening of Romantic Period Music
JUNE
A lecture focusing on the works on display in the watercolour exhibition. Lecture only, Tickets £5, lecture and buffet supper, Tickets £25.*
OCTOBER
28 July-23 Aug
Leeds Annual Steam Fair
Watercolour Landscapes with Corinne Miller
Plant Sale Day
* indicates booking required
FARM
“Don’t Lose Your Head”
Learn how to plant up your own hanging baskets. Tickets £15 (includes materials).*
Be inspired to make your own Easter bonnet.
FEBRUARY
Sat 16 May, 7pm
Tues 14-Wed 15 Apr, 2pm
HIGHLIGHTS
Sat 2 May, 5am
Bat and Broth Walk
APRIL
Family Fun – Easter Bonnet Making
Ring 0113 264 5535 for more details.
Dawn Chorus
Mon 4-Wed 6 May
Visit the House to make a sweet smelling bag or print a hanky for mum (or anyone special). Indulge in a delicious brunch in the Tea Room.
Family Hidden Temple Newsam Tour
ESTATE
JULY
See the characters that have shaped Temple Newsam’s history brought to life by actors from Park Lane College.
Sun 22 Mar, 11am-3pm
In Focus Tours
MAY
Park Lane College Performance
Tues 17 Feb, 2pm
Mother’s Day
REGULAR EVENTS
HOUSE
HIGHLIGHTS
MARCH
Hidden Temple Newsam Tours
NEW FOR 2009
Leeds
Winter (26 Oct ‘09-27 Mar ‘10) House: Tues–Sun, 10.30am-4pm Farm: Tues–Sun,10am-4pm Tea Room: Tues–Sun, 10.30am-4pm
Until April
NEW FOR 2009!
Summer (29 Mar-25 Oct ‘09) House: Tues–Sun, 10.30am-5pm Farm: Tues–Sun, 10am-5pm Tea Room: Mon–Fri, 10am-4.30pm Sat–Sun, 10.30am–5.30pm
LOCATION KEY:
EXHIBITIONS My Most Treasured Pieces: Textiles from the Henry Ginsburg Bequest
Farm open on Mondays during school holidays
House and Farm closed Mondays except Bank Holidays. Farm open Mondays during school holidays. Last admission to the House and Farm is 45 minutes before closing. Open all year except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Closes 1pm Christmas Eve.
WHAT’S ON
Come along and make natural Christmas decorations. Materials provided. Free with farm admission donations welcome.*
Sir Arthur Ingram’s Christmas at Temple Newsam
Sat 19 Dec Join Sir Arthur Ingram and his family at Temple Newsam House performed by the Leeds Waits. Tickets £7.50.*
So much more! • group visits • educational trips • corporate events • weddings
or Estate: 0113 264 5535
Details correct at time of publication. It is advisable to check in advance.
Where to start Begin at the visitor centre in the stable courtyard. Here you can pick up a site map, find out about activities and gather plenty of ideas on how to spend your day.
The Mansion
The Estate
This Tudor-Jacobean mansion is one of the most celebrated historic houses in the country. With over forty lovingly restored rooms open to view it is steeped in a rich history from its royal links to the lives of the people who worked and lived on the Estate.
Relax by the lakes and take a stroll through the parkland and woodland, originally landscaped by the famous 18th century gardener ‘Capability Brown’. Temple Newsam covers 1500 acres of stunning parkland. Today, the gardens provide for all tastes and seasons. The spectacular rhododendron walk should not be missed in late May.
Explore its outstanding fine and decorative art collections, many designated as being of national importance. Marvel at the paintings, sculpture, ceramics, Chippendale furniture, silverware and fabulous interior design.
The Farm Pigs, sheep, goats, cattle and ducks are just some of the farmyard animals you can visit and even help to feed at ‘Home Farm’ which has some of the rarest cattle in the world. In the traditional farm buildings there are regular rural craft demonstrations such as butter-making and blacksmithing as well as children’s craft and story telling activities.
Gift Shops In the Stable Courtyard you’ll find the new Mrs Pawson’s Shop, a kitchen and garden shop, plus a gift shop selling a wide range of souvenirs from postcards to Leeds Creamware.
The Walled Garden Within the Georgian walls you’ll find the elegant 1920s Rose Garden with stunning herbaceous borders. This is also home to six national collections providing striking seasonal displays. In summer admire the delphiniums and phlox and in autumn enjoy the chrysanthemums and asters.
Tea Room Enjoy a refreshing break in our tea room situated in the Stable Courtyard. A wide selection of delicious cakes, teas and hot food is available – most sourced locally choosing Yorkshire’s finest foods. Try our unique rare breed burgers and sausages from Home Farm.
Why not try...? • Treasure hunts and trails for little explorers • F ree audio guides for adults and children • Talks and tours • Arts and crafts workshops • H alf Term and school holiday activities • Working farm demonstrations • Feeding the animals • C raft fairs, flower shows, a packed programme of theatre, music and dance.
The Golf Course There are two 18 hole courses, Lady Dorothy and Lord Irwin, for pay and play golf, set in the grounds. Call 0113 264 7362 for more information.
“ What a credit to Leeds. This place and all it holds is amazing. Lovely, friendly staff” - Visitor, 2008