Where is Temple Newsam?

Temple Newsam is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS15 0AE), in the parish of Leeds, unparished area.

How do I get to Temple Newsam?

The nearest railway station is Cross Gates, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS15 0AE.

Who owns Temple Newsam?

Temple Newsam is owned by | designation1 = UK Grade I.

Is Temple Newsam a listed building?

Temple Newsam is officially recognised as Grade I listed.

How do I get to Temple Newsam?

The nearest railway station is Cross Gates, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS15 0AE.

Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber

Temple Newsam

In or near Scarcroft.

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Temple Newsam — a Grade I-listed historic house in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

Cupola with Weather Vane - geograph.org.uk - 6805527 — Oxana Maher — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Cross Gates · 2.4 km

Paid entry
Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Temple Newsam, the nearest railway station is Cross Gates, located 2.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LS15 0AE, and please note that entry is not free. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

Directions on Google Maps →

Temple Newsam is a Grade I-listed building in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Grade I status is conferred by Historic England (or Cadw, Historic Environment Scotland or NIEA equivalents) on buildings of exceptional national interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for full historical and architectural details.

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Summary from the official site

Temple Newsam House is a historic mansion featuring over 40 rooms filled with art and design, showcasing a significant collection of decorative arts and paintings. Visitors can explore grand interiors, engage in family-friendly activities, and enjoy the surrounding parkland and farm for a complete day out.

Read more on the official property page.

From the Wikipedia article

Temple Newsam (historically Temple Newsham), is a Tudor-Jacobean house in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, with grounds landscaped by Capability Brown. The house is a Grade I listed building, one of eight Leeds Museums and Galleries sites and part of the research group, Yorkshire Country House Partnership. The estate lends its name to the Temple Newsam ward of Leeds City Council, in which it is situated, and lies to the east of the city, just south of Halton Moor, Halton, Whitkirk and Colton.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

Architecture

Remains of the early 16th century house were retained in the new building, including the brickwork and bay windows in the centre of the west front. The plan of the new house was a conservative E-shape. Tudor features have also been discovered beneath later layers of decoration, including Lord Darcy's crest scratched into the plaster in the Blue Damask room. An inventory of 1565 indicates that the hall, great chamber (later the dining room), gallery and chapel (later the kitchen) were probably where they are now. In the 17th century, the south and north wings were rebuilt and the east wing demolished, replaced by a low wall with an arched gateway, giving the house a fashionable 'half-H'…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 53.7842, -1.4595
District: Leeds
Parish: Leeds, unparished area
Postcode: LS15 0AE
Parliamentary constituency: Leeds East
Established: 1500
Nearest railway station: Cross Gates — 2.4 km
Opening: Feb 13-Nov 03 Tu-Su 10:30-17:00
Official site: museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q2748017 (CC0)
wikipedia: Temple Newsam (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber

Temple Newsam House

Temple Newsam House — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

👶↗ museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk

Stable Courtyard - Temple Newsam House - geograph.org.uk - 961977

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Farms (open to visitors) · Yorkshire & the Humber

The Home Farm

The Home Farm — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Piglets in Home Farm, Temple Newsam - geograph.org.uk - 6145017

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Natural landmarks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Temple Newsam Estate

Temple Newsam Estate — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

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Candelabra primroses - geograph.org.uk - 6787884

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Theme parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Go Ape - Treetop Adventure

Go Ape - Treetop Adventure — a theme park in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

👶↗ goape.co.uk

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Botanic gardens · Yorkshire & the Humber

Rose Garden Wall at Temple Newsam

Rose Garden Wall at Temple Newsam — a botanic garden in england yorkshire.

Gate at the end of Park Road, Colton - geograph.org.uk - 259451

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Museums · Yorkshire & the Humber

Colton Medieval Village

Colton Medieval Village — a museum in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.

👶↗ goape.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Temple Newsam

Places to stay

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Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber

Oulton Hall Hotel

Oulton Hall Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.

↗ oultonhallhotel.co.uk

Emmaus furniture store, St Mary's Street, Lincoln Green, Leeds - geograph.org.uk - 8071724

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Hostels · Yorkshire & the Humber

Art Hostel

Art Hostel — a hostel in england yorkshire.

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Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber

Hampton by Hilton Leeds City Centre

Hampton by Hilton Leeds City Centre — a hotel in england yorkshire. 3-star. Brand: Hampton.

↗ hilton.com

Gas Holder, Cross Myrtle Street, Leeds - geograph.org.uk - 4893967

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Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber

Kidacre Park

Kidacre Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.

Sovereign Street, Leeds - geograph.org.uk - 5081851

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Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber

Hyatt Place Leeds

Hyatt Place Leeds — a hotel in england yorkshire.

↗ hyatt.com

City Walk, Leeds - geograph.org.uk - 5205745

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Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber

Clayton Hotel

Clayton Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.

Free↗ claytonhotelleeds.com