[2025 Leeds Attraction] Travel Guide for Temple Newsam (Updated Apr)

#leedstrips it was set in some lovely grounds. The ride from the road along the driveway was spectacular with views a cross the park land and the house in the foreground Wow, it was spectacular, honestly, we could have spent hours there, well I could, everywhere you looked there was something that appeared different every minute as the lights changed in both colour and sequence, with accompanying music. Well, I really liked the leaves in the water and the river of light but it was all stunning.

#leedstrip for Hidden Gems & Secret Spots 🕵️♂️🏙️ (A weekend uncovering Leeds’ best-kept secrets! 🔍✨) 🛬 Arrive & Check-in at The Bells 🏨 – A luxurious, boutique apartment stay with quirky decor. 🥞 Breakfast at If… Up North ☕ – Famous for Japanese soufflé pancakes & artisan coffee. 📍 Morning: The Leeds Library 📚 • A hidden 18th-century private library with stunning architecture. 📍 Afternoon: Leeds Industrial Museum & Armley Mills 🏭 • A former textile mill showcasing Leeds’ industrial past. 🍽️ Lunch at The Swine That Dines 🍽️ – A small, family-run restaurant with an ever-changing menu. 📍 Evening: The Maven – Secret Speakeasy Bar 🍸 • Find the hidden entrance for creative cocktails & live jazz. 🍷 Dinner at HOME 🍽️ – A Michelin-recommended fine dining spot with a tasting menu. ⸻ 🥐 Day 2: Underground Tunnels & Riverside Walks 🌊 📍 Morning: Temple Newsam’s Hidden Cellars & Gardens 🏰 • Explore underground wine cellars & walk through historic rose gardens. 📍 Afternoon: Lunch at The Reliance 🍷 • A relaxed gastropub known for its house-cured charcuterie. 🚖 Departure – Leaving with stories of Leeds’ hidden wonders! 🕵️

#leedstrip 🌳 Leeds for Nature & Outdoor Lovers – 2 Days, 1 Night (The perfect mix of parks, gardens & countryside escapes! 🍃🚶♂️) ⸻ 🗓️ Day 1: Parks, Canals & Scenic Walks 🌿 🛬 Arrive & Check-in at Quebecs Hotel – A Grand, Historic Stay 🏨 🥐 Brunch at North Star Coffee Roasters – A Must-Visit for Coffee Lovers ☕ 📍 Morning: Roundhay Park – One of the Largest City Parks in Europe 🌲 • 🦢 Stroll around the lakes & gardens • 🌸 Visit Tropical World & see exotic plants & butterflies 📍 Afternoon: Leeds-Liverpool Canal Walk & Kirkstall Abbey 🚶♂️ • 🏛️ Explore the stunning medieval ruins of Kirkstall Abbey 🍽️ Lunch at The Foundry – A Stylish Riverside Restaurant 🍽️ 📍 Evening: Sunset at Otley Chevin – A Breathtaking Viewpoint 🌅 • 🚗 Short drive to the countryside for a peaceful sunset walk 🌙 Dinner at The Deer Park – A Country Pub with a Cozy Atmosphere 🍷 ⸻ 🗓️ Day 2: More Outdoor Adventures & Wildlife 🦉 🍞 Breakfast at The Greedy Pig – A Hidden Gem for Breakfast Lovers 🍳 📍 Morning: Golden Acre Park – A Beautiful Wildlife Haven 🦆 • 🚶 Enjoy peaceful woodland & lake trails 📍 Afternoon: Temple Newsam – A Stately Home with Gorgeous Gardens 🏡 • 🐴 Visit the farm & pet friendly animals 🍽️ Lunch at The Swine That Dines – A Small, Cozy Spot with Amazing Local Dishes 🍖 🚖 Departure – Refreshed & Reconnected with Nature! 🛫

#leedstrip 🔍 Leeds for Mystery & Ghost Hunters – 2 Days, 1 Night (Uncover haunted spots, hidden tunnels & eerie folklore 👻🏰) ⸻ 🗓️ Day 1: Haunted Houses & Eerie Pubs 👁️ 🛬 Arrive & Check-in at The Queens Hotel – A Grand, Historic Stay 🏨 🥐 Brunch at If…Up North – A Cozy, Rustic Café with Great Coffee ☕ 📍 Morning: Temple Newsam – A Haunted Tudor Mansion with Ghostly Legends 👻 • 🏰 Explore secret passages & hear about the “Blue Lady” spirit • 🌿 Wander the eerie old gardens & hidden woodland trails 📍 Afternoon: Thackray Museum of Medicine – A Creepy Look into Victorian Surgery 🏥⚰️ • 🔪 Learn about bizarre medical practices & step into a 19th-century slum street 🍽️ Lunch at Whitelock’s Ale House – One of Leeds’ Oldest & Most Atmospheric Pubs 🍺 📍 Evening: Leeds Library Tunnels Tour – Discover Hidden Underground Passageways 🕵️♂️ 🌙 Dinner at The Turk’s Head – A Moody, Candlelit Pub with Gothic Vibes 🍷 📍 Late-Night Ghost Walk – A Guided Tour of Leeds’ Spookiest Spots 👣👀 ⸻ 🗓️ Day 2: Dark History & Paranormal Legends 🕯️ 🍳 Breakfast at The Greedy Pig – A Hidden Gem for a Hearty Start ☕ 📍 Morning: Armley Mills – A Former Industrial Mill with a Ghostly Past 🌫️ • 🏭 Explore the dark history of child labor & mysterious apparitions 📍 Afternoon: Kirkstall Abbey – Ruined Monastery with Haunting Legends 🏰 • 👁️ Watch out for the ghostly monks said to roam the grounds 🍽️ Lunch at The Cardigan Arms – Another Historic Pub with Ghostly Tales 🍻 🚖 Departure – If You Dare… 👀🛫

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