Temple Newsam House - The Jewel of the North
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 so much to offer visitors:
- Explore one of the greatest country houses in England and view the stunning collections
- See a variety of rare breed animals in the Rare Breed Farm
- Explore the beautiful gardens and expansive park land
- Walk in the woods and discover the folly
- Visit the shop
- Take afternoon tea in the café
- Enjoy one of our many events and activities!
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.
A visit to the estate is an enjoyable day out for all the family!
Temple Newsam Estate has successfully achieved the Green Flag Award in 2007/08, 2008/09 and 2009/10. If you would like more information on the Green Flag Award, please click on the link to the right.
Click on the link to the right to view a slideshow of Temple Newsam House.