Temple Newsam House and Estate
Temple Newsam is located on the outskirts of Leeds city centre and is one of the great historic estates in England.
Set in 1500 acres, landscaped by Capability Brown, you will find parkland, woodland and farmland as well as the Temple Newsam mansion, a building in the Tudor–Jacobean style. The grounds and the house make up an amazing and beautiful estate full of wonderful architecture, plants and animals.
For those who like a bit more energy in their day, Temple Newsam also has facilities for sports and recreation like Golf, Football, Orienteering and Cycling. The estate also holds regular events such as tours of the House and Home Farm, art exhibitions, and concerts and festivals in the grounds.
History of Temple Newsam
Temple Newsam is rich in history, having been an estate as such since the invasion of the Normans in 1066.
By 1545 Lord Darnley was born at Temple Newsam. The son of an Earl, Darnley decided to make Temple Newsam his home, and as such the estate stayed in Darnely’s family for 300 years.
In 1922 the house was sold by the last private owner of Temple Newsam to the city of Leeds, for the sum of thirty five thousand pounds.
Since that sale, Temple Newsam has been owned by Leeds City Council and has been open to the people of England to enjoy. The grounds and mansion are open to visitors all year round, except for special circumstances.
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Visiting Temple Newsam
Temple Newsam is open Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Mondays except for Bank Holidays and occasional events.
Opening Times and Admission Prices
The House is open 10:30 – 17:00 in the Summer, 10:30 – 16:00 during Winter (Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years’ Day)
Adult (over 16) – £3.43
Child (aged 5-16) – £2.44
Child under 5 get in for free
Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) – £8.81
Home Farm is open 10:00 – 17:00 in Summer, 10:00 – 16:00 during Winter (Closed Christmas Day)
Adult (over 16) – £3.19
Child (aged 5-16) – £1.96
Child under 5 get in for free
Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) – £8.32
Joint Ticket for the House and Home Farm
Adult (over 16) – £5.63
Child (aged 5-16) – £3.43
Child under 5 – Free
Family Ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) – £14.19
All prices correct at time of posting.
Temple Newsam Tea Room
The Tea Rooms, situated in the Stable Courtyard, is open seven days a week in the Summer and closed on Mondays through the Winter.
Opening times for the Tea Rooms in Summer are 10:00 – 16:00 Monday to Friday, 10:30 – 17:30 Saturday and Sunday.
During Winter, the Tea Rooms open 10:30 – 16:15 Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Mondays except school holidays)
How To Find Temple Newsam
By Bus: from Leeds city centre it is a four-mile journey to Temple Newsam.
By Car: from Leeds city centre follow the A64 York road out of the city and turn onto the A63 Selby Road after about a mile. Follow the A63 Selby Road and turn right at the Temple Newsam Road leading to Temple Newsam.
By Car: coming into Leeds, turn off the M1 at junction 46 and take the A63 Selby Road to Leeds, after three miles turn left onto Temple Newsam Road.
Temple Newsam does have a car park although there is a fee for its usage.
Address:
Temple Newsam
Temple Newsam Road
off Selby Road
Leeds
LS15 0AE
Tel: 0113 264 7321Home Farm: 0113 264 5535
Tea Rooms: 0113 260 2453