Temple Newsman House (Leeds)

ABIT ABOUT TEMPLE NEWSAM Temple Newsam is set within over 1500 acres of parkland, woodland and farmland, and was constructed in the 18th century, it is a magnificent Tudor-Jacobean mansion. Famous as the birthplace of Lord Darnley and home to the Ingram family for more than 300 years. Temple Newsam has hosted many events over the years, including music festivals, and funfairs. THE HOUSE The mansion was bought by Leeds City Council, from Lord Halifax in 1922, and is well know for its great paintings and Victorian furniture. The house re-opened its doors to visitors after a two year restoration, that was funded by the ...  Read the complete review

Temple Newsam is a large stately home on the outskirts of Leeds and is a great day out for old and young alike. I have never been in the house itself, although I'm sure you can go in and take to look round, we always take advantage of the outdoor amenities there as we have children. Apart from a couple of playgrounds, amid lush and extensive grounds where kids can run and dash about, there is a lovely farm where youc an go and browse round the animals. Kids love this. There is also a small museum of farming with lots of antequated equipment, which is really interesting (although it doesn't sound it). There's also a small cafe and a ...  Read the complete review