Temple Newsam house and grounds

Events for 2008

Hidden Temple Newsam tours   Every Tuesday at 11:00am and 2:00pm and every Saturday at 11:00am. Explore the cellars, hidden passages and servant quarters of Temple Newsam in a behind the scenes underground tour of the House.  Normal admission applies.  Booking is essential, please contact 0113 264 7321.

Lady Hertford's High Teas  Every Sunday, 12 noon to 4pm
Take tea in historic Yorkshire style.  £7.95 per person.  Please contact Temple Newsam Stable Courtyard Reception on 0113 264 5535.Temple Newsam House

Explore the stunning mansion, with over forty lovingly restored rooms open to view, plus plenty of fun for all the family.

Temple Newsam
Temple Newsam Road, off Selby Road
Leeds LS15 0AE

Tel. (0113) 264 7321 (House)
Tel. (0113) 264 5535 (Estate)
Fax. (0113) 260 2285 (House)
Website: Temple Newsam House

One of the great country houses of England set within grand and beautiful parkland with one of the largest working rare breeds farms in Europe, Temple Newsam has much to offer visitors.  

Famous as the birth place of Lord Darnley, notorious husband of Mary Queen of Scots, Temple Newsam House is a truly impressive Tudor-Jacobean mansion.  Described as one of the best in Britain and beautifully restored to its former glory, it is now home to one of the most important collections of decorative arts in Britain.  

Home Farm  
Home Farm, which is centred on the 400 year old Great Barn, is the largest rare breed centre in Europe where visitors can see at close range over 400 rare sheep, pigs, goats, cattle and poultry which would have been common sights on British farms only 100 years ago. Traditional farm buildings house collections of old agricultural tools and equipment and re-created 19th century workshops.

The farm is closed to the public on Mondays. Closing one day a week provides staff with the opportunity get out the brooms and start the never-ending task of mucking out. It’s also a chance to get on with cleaning jobs that cannot be done when members of the public are in the farmyard. Maintaining a clean and hygienic farmyard is essential for the health of the animals. For more information call (0113) 264 5535.

Access
The gardens and woodland are fully accessible. Home Farm is uneven and cobbled but has some trails with cobbles filled in and most displays are accessible to wheelchair users. Electric scooters and wheelchairs can be pre-booked for use in the grounds. Disabled parking is available. There is a lift and disabled toilet in the house. Telephone 0113 264 5535 to book or ask on arrival in the visitor centre in the stable courtyard. 

Temple Newsam public golf course 
There are two testing 18 hole courses for pay and play golf set in the grounds. Call (0113) 264 7362 for more information. 

Location and access 
4 miles from Leeds city centre on the A63 or 2 miles from M1, Junction 46.

Public transport:  Please contact Metroline for up to date travel information on 0113 245 7676 or see the Metro journey planner from the link on this page.

Opening times 
Temple Newsam is open Tuesday to Sunday and bank holidays all year round, except Christmas and Boxing Day. Last entry to the house and farm is 45 minutes before closing. The grounds are open free all year round and the rose gardens, glasshouses and toilets all close at dusk. Charges apply for entry to Temple Newsam House, Home Farm and parking. Discounts apply to LeedsCard holders. 

Summer
Visitor centre               10:00-16:30
House                         10:30-17:00  
Farm                           10:00-17:00

Winter
Visitor centre               10:00-15:30
House                         10:30-16:00
Farm                           10:00-16:00

Admission charges

Facilities 
Temple Newsam visitor centre in the stable courtyard provides visitors with ideas, information and a gift shop and the tearoom serves drinks, snacks and lunches all year round. 

Car parking charges  Cars  £3.50, Coaches £20.00,  Annual pass £15.00.

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