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Usual admission applies unless stated.  Booking is not required unless stated.  Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.  Please contact Temple Newsam directly for further information. 

 

May 

Hidden Temple Newsam Tours - Every Tuesday and Saturday (11am)

A guided tour through the hidden passages and cellars below the House.  Some steep steps and uneven surfaces.  Not suitable for under 7s.  Look out for the family tours in the holidays.  Booking is required, please call (0113) 336 7461.

House Tour - Every Thursday (11am)

A one hour introductory guided tour of the House.  Booking is required, please contact (0113) 336 7461.

Bat Walk – Sat, 19th May (7pm to 10.30pm)

A beginners guide to the natural history and identification of the bats at Temple Newsam.  Bat detectors and bat broth provided!  Ticket prices apply – please contact (0113) 264 5535.

June 

Hidden Temple Newsam Tours - Every Tuesday and Saturday (11am)

A guided tour through the hidden passages and cellars below the House.  Some steep steps and uneven surgaces.  Not suitable for under 7s.  Look out for the family tours in the holidays.  Booking is required, please call (0113) 336 7461.

House Tour - Every Thursday (11am)

A one hour introductory guided tour of the House.  Booking is required, please contact (0113) 336 7461.

Jubilee Crown Hunt and Crafts – Sat 2nd and Sun 3rd, Mon 4th and Wed 6th June-Sun 10th June (10.30am to 4.30pm)

Enter our jolly jubilee crown competition by finding all the crowns and tiaras hidden around the house then make your own royal headwear!

Create it at the House: Introduction into Watercolours 'The Queen's View' - Sun, 3rd June (10am to 4pm) £55

Explore basic watercolour techniques and brush control, working towards a finished piece of work using the views around Temple Newsam House as inspiration.

All abilities are welcome.

To book a place or for further information, please call The Bowery on (0113) 224 224 2284 or visit www.thebowery.org 

Who killed the Queen’s husband? Royal stories – Fri, 8th June (11am)

Be taken on lively tour around the house and hear the stories about the kings and queens who were linked with this royal household!

July 

Brass and Jazz in Temple Newsam Amphitheatre - Sun, 1st July (2:30pm)

Bring along your picnic and listen to the Leeds Jazz Orchestra.

Hidden Temple Newsam Tours - Every Tuesday and Saturday (11am)

A guided tour through the hidden passages and cellars below the House.  Some steep steps and uneven surgaces.  Not suitable for under 7s.  Look out for the family tours in the holidays.  Booking is required, please call (0113) 336 7461.

House Tour - Every Thursday (11am)

A one hour introductory guided tour of the House.  Booking is required, please contact (0113) 336 7461.

Create it at the House: Creative Writing - Sun, 8th July (10am to 4pm) £55

Explore a 500 year old house full of bedtime stories and write a new chapter yourself.  Linked to the Bedtime Stories: Chapter Two exhibition, the exhibition celebrates the restoration of Queen Anne's state bed.

All abilities welcome.

To book a place or for further information, please call The Bowery on (0113) 224 2284 or visit www.thebowery.org 

Greek Myths Trail - Sat, 21st to Sun, 29th July (10:30am to 4:30pm)

Drop-in.  Explore the Greek myths in the Picture Gallery.

Party in the Park - Sun, 22nd July

Please see local press for further details.

Make a Mythological Monster Mask - Tues, 24th (1:30pm to 3:30pm) and Weds, 25th July (11am to 12:30pm and 1:30pm to 3:30pm)

Drop-in.  Inspired by the myths in the room, make your own monster mask. 

 

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