Temple Newsam House
A Tudor-Jacobean house in Leeds with grounds landscaped by Capability Brown and a magnificent collection of Chippendale furniture.
Leeds, Yorkshire
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Easily accessible without car
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Facilities for children
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Parkland / open spaces
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Pet friendly
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Picnic area
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Shop
The House is partially accessible.
Please visit the access page on the Temple Newsam website for full details. https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/temple-newsam/visit/#access
Experience one of the great houses of England, where captivating stories and precious treasures are around every corner.
Delve into 500 years of history, encountering vibrant personalities who once called this place home. The house was originally built by Thomas Lord Darcy, and was the largest house in Yorkshire at the time. Temple Newsam has a tumultuous history, being seized by King Henry VIII in 1537 and again by Queen Elizabeth I, after Henry Lord Darcy married Mary Queen of Scots.
When you step into the house you can admire remarkable interiors and beautiful decorative arts, considered one of the best collections in the country. The mansion has 42 rooms and has magnificent examples of Tudor, Jacobean and Victorian design. You can see some of the most spectacular wallpapers on display, along with a collection of Chippendale furniture and a fantastic silver collection.
Families can enjoy interactive play bays and a self-led tour with the servant Faith Hardwick. There are special events and activities running all year round, including rooftop tours and Christmas days out.
The house is set within 1500 acres of Capability Brown landscaped grounds, with its original Rhododenron walk, walled gardens, formal gardens and ponds.
The Tea Room uses produce from the vegetable gardens in its seasonally changing menu, along with meat from the estate’s farm.
Please note: The information on the Historic Houses website is advisory, but please always check the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling.
Farm: November to February, Tuesday to Sunday, 10.00am to 5pm.
House and farm: March to October, Tuesdays to Sundays (plus Bank Holidays and Mondays in school holidays), 10am to 5pm (last admission 4.15pm).
Tea Room: Mondays to Fridays, 10am to 4.30pm, and weekends, 10am to 5.30pm.
Admission to the House is free to members of the Leeds Art Fund, Friends of Leeds City Museums, the Museums Association, Historic Houses, Yorkshire’s Great Houses, Castles and Gardens, and the National Arts Collection Fund.
Tickets for holders of free admission cards can be booked on the day of visit from the gift shop or online from our booking system. Links to the online booking system can be found on our website.
Pre-booked groups of 15 or more will enjoy fast-track admission and a discounted rate. Groups will be met at the car park by one of our friendly team who will guide them to the House.
Groups will benefit from complimentary admission for the group leader or coach driver and the driver will also receive a complimentary refreshment voucher. There is dedicated coach parking and it is a short, accessible, walk to the House from the coach parking bay.
House – £9
House & Farm – £11.90
Curatorial talk (add on) – enquire with Temple Newsam
Tour (add on) – £3.50 per tour
Refreshments – £2.50
Please visit the website for the booking form and more information about tours.
The House is partially accessible.
Please visit the access page on the Temple Newsam website for full details. https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/temple-newsam/visit/#access
Getting here
Leeds, Yorkshire
Leeds, Yorkshire
The 19 and 19A buses run to Whitkirk, 1 mile from Temple Newsam House and other services may be available at certain times of year. Please use the Metro journey planner to help you plan your journey, using LS15 0AD as a reference postcode for Temple Newsam.
House car park: Within easy walking distance to the Stable Courtyard and Home Farm, this car park is patrolled. Please note that charges apply except for blue badge holders. Additional free parking is available. Stable Courtyard – very limited disabled parking with preference given to people who have pre-booked electric scooters. Relief car park – This large free car park is a short uphill walk to the main attractions. Walled Garden – limited disabled access spaces are available.
Temple Newsam is just off the M1 (junction 46 from the South and junction 46 from the North).
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Telling the stories of the past
The house captures over 500 years of history and this is key to the visitor experience. It is brought to life by telling the stories of the people who lived and worked there, through all art forms including digital, music, theatre and fine art.
Temple Newsam: One of the Great Treasure Houses of England
Looking to visit Temple Newsam?
Temple Newsam is open to the public from March to October, Tuesdays to Sundays (plus Bank Holidays and Mondays in school holidays), 10am to 5pm (last admission 4.15pm). The tearoom is open Mondays to Fridays, 10am to 4.30pm, and weekends, 10am to 5.30pm.
If you’re interested in joining Historic Houses as a member, you can find out more about membership below. Members enjoy free access to almost three hundred independently owned historic houses across the UK for free using their membership card, as well as a quarterly magazine and monthly online lectures about the houses.
Other houses members can visit nearby
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