Temple Newsam House
Temple Newsam House
Temple Newsam Rd
Off Selby Rd
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS15 0AE
England
Website
For details of Leeds Museums and Galleries
Temple Newsam Website
http://www.leeds.gov.uk/templeNewsamhouse/
General House Email
temple.newsam.house@leeds.gov.uk
Telephone
House
0113 264 7321
Estate
0113 264 5535
Fax
House fax number
0113 247 8397
This magnificent Tudor-Jacobean house, was the birthplace of Lord Darnley, infamous husband of Mary Queen of Scots, and for 300 years the home of the Ingram family until it was bought by Leeds from Lord Halifax in 1922.
Temple Newsam is home to outstanding collections of fine and decorative arts. Over thirty interiors display great paintings, renowned furniture including masterpieces by Chippendale; sumptuous textiles, silver, porcelain, and Leeds pottery.
The House runs regular tours and activities for families.
This venue has a Designated Collection of national importance.
Venue Type:
Historic house or home, Heritage site
Temple Newsam House
Temple Newsam Rd
Off Selby Rd
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS15 0AE
England
Website
For details of Leeds Museums and Galleries
Temple Newsam Website
http://www.leeds.gov.uk/templeNewsamhouse/
General House Email
temple.newsam.house@leeds.gov.uk
Telephone
House
0113 264 7321
Estate
0113 264 5535
Fax
House fax number
0113 247 8397
In 1997 Temple Newsam's decorative art collections were listed as Designated Collections of national importance.
Temple Newsam is justly celebrated for its sumptuous collections of fine and decorative arts, especially paintings, furniture, silver, ceramics, textiles and wallpapers. The collection has been built up since 1923 when the estate was bought from the Hon Edward Wood (later Earl Halifax) by the city of Leeds and developed as a country house museum.
Despite the sale of many of the furnishings in 1922, the basis of the contents of Temple Newsam today is still the family collection. To this has been added over the years what now makes up one of the finest publicly owned collections of English decorative art outside London.
Collection details
Fine Art, Decorative and Applied Art, Costume and Textiles, Architecture
Key artists and exhibits
- The English 18th century furniture collection is one of the finest in the country and feature work by Thomas Chippendale including his Library Writing Table commissioned for Harwood House. There are approximately 400 paintings on display, highlights include The Temptation of St Jerome by Giorgio Vasari and Portrait of a Child with a Rattle attributed to Paul van Somer.The magnificent collection of silver consists of 200 objects dating between Elizabethan and modern times and include the Mostyn and Thirkleby Flagons (1601 and 1646) and the Paul de Lamerie Tea Equipage (1735). The musuem also houses extensive collections of wallpapers and textiles that can be viewed through appointment.
- Designated Collection
Collections services
- General guide to collections available
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
- Public access available to collections information
- Specialist publications on collections available
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Temple Newsam House
Temple Newsam Rd
Off Selby Rd
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS15 0AE
England
Website
For details of Leeds Museums and Galleries
Temple Newsam Website
http://www.leeds.gov.uk/templeNewsamhouse/
General House Email
temple.newsam.house@leeds.gov.uk
Telephone
House
0113 264 7321
Estate
0113 264 5535
Fax
House fax number
0113 247 8397
Bedtime!
Half-term fun for all ages. Make your own bed bug, design a bedroom door hanger and discover a bed fit for a Queen!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
1:30-3:30pm
Admission
Free
Bedtime!
Half-term fun for all ages. Make your own bed bug, design a bedroom door hanger and discover a bed fit for a Queen!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-12:30pm
Admission
Free
Bedtime!
Half-term fun for all ages. Make your own bed bug, design a bedroom door hanger and discover a bed fit for a Queen!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
1:30-3:30pm
Admission
Free
Bedtime!
Half-term fun for all ages. Make your own bed bug, design a bedroom door hanger and discover a bed fit for a Queen!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
1:30-3:30pm
Admission
Free
Bedtime!
Half-term fun for all ages. Make your own bed bug, design a bedroom door hanger and discover a bed fit for a Queen!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
1:30-3:30pm
Admission
Free
Bedtime!
Half-term fun for all ages. Make your own bed bug, design a bedroom door hanger and discover a bed fit for a Queen!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
1:30-3:30pm
Admission
Free
Bedtime!
Half-term fun for all ages. Make your own bed bug, design a bedroom door hanger and discover a bed fit for a Queen!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
1:30-3:30pm
Admission
Free
Bedtime!
Half-term fun for all ages. Make your own bed bug, design a bedroom door hanger and discover a bed fit for a Queen!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
1:30-3:30pm
Admission
Free
Friendly Flowers
Make your own beautiful tissue paper flower bouquet to celebrate Mother's Day. Give them to the special person who has been a mum to you or keep them yourself!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
1:30-3:30pm
Admission
Free
Friendly Flowers
Make your own beautiful tissue paper flower bouquet to celebrate Mother's Day. Give them to the special person who has been a mum to you or keep them yourself!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-6pm
Admission
Free
Bedtime!
Half-term fun for all ages. Make your own bed bug, design a bedroom door hanger and discover a bed fit for a Queen!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
1:30-3:30pm
Admission
Free
Friendly Flowers
Make your own beautiful tissue paper flower bouquet to celebrate Mother's Day. Give them to the special person who has been a mum to you or keep them yourself!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-6pm
Admission
Free
Friendly Flowers
Make your own beautiful tissue paper flower bouquet to celebrate Mother's Day. Give them to the special person who has been a mum to you or keep them yourself!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
1:30-3:30pm
Admission
Free
Bedtime!
Half-term fun for all ages. Make your own bed bug, design a bedroom door hanger and discover a bed fit for a Queen!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
1:30-3:30pm
Admission
Free
Bedtime Stories
Temple Newsam is celebrating National Bed Month by having a special talk every Wednesday: Come along and find out about historical beds and bedrooms with stories about the beds at Temple Newsam House, including the Queen Anne State bed.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-12pm
Admission
Booking is recommended, contact (0113) 264 7321.
Bedtime Stories
Temple Newsam is celebrating National Bed Month by having a special talk every Wednesday: Join us for lunch and a talk exploring the science and engineering behind the restoration and conservation of the Hinton House bed.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-12pm
Admission
Booking is required, contact (0113) 264 7321. Tickets are £20 (including lunch).
Bedtime Stories
Temple Newsam is celebrating National Bed Month by having a special talk every Wednesday: Join us for lunch and a talk exploring the science and engineering behind the restoration and conservation of the Hinton House bed.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-12pm
Admission
Booking is required, contact (0113) 264 7321. Tickets are £20 (including lunch).
Bedtime Stories
Temple Newsam is celebrating National Bed Month by having a special talk every Wednesday: Come along and find out about historical beds and bedrooms with stories about the beds at Temple Newsam House, including the Queen Anne State bed.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-12pm
Admission
Booking is recommended, contact (0113) 264 7321.
Bedtime!
Half-term fun for all ages. Make your own bed bug, design a bedroom door hanger and discover a bed fit for a Queen!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-12:30pm
Admission
Free
Bedtime!
Half-term fun for all ages. Make your own bed bug, design a bedroom door hanger and discover a bed fit for a Queen!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-12:30pm
Admission
Free
Bedtime!
Half-term fun for all ages. Make your own bed bug, design a bedroom door hanger and discover a bed fit for a Queen!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-12:30pm
Admission
Free
Bedtime!
Half-term fun for all ages. Make your own bed bug, design a bedroom door hanger and discover a bed fit for a Queen!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-12:30pm
Admission
Free
Bedtime!
Half-term fun for all ages. Make your own bed bug, design a bedroom door hanger and discover a bed fit for a Queen!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-12:30pm
Admission
Free
Bedtime!
Half-term fun for all ages. Make your own bed bug, design a bedroom door hanger and discover a bed fit for a Queen!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-12:30pm
Admission
Free
Bedtime!
Half-term fun for all ages. Make your own bed bug, design a bedroom door hanger and discover a bed fit for a Queen!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-12:30pm
Admission
Free
Bedtime!
Half-term fun for all ages. Make your own bed bug, design a bedroom door hanger and discover a bed fit for a Queen!
Suitable for
- Family friendly
- Any age
When
11am-12:30pm
Admission
Free
Temple Newsam House
Temple Newsam Rd
Off Selby Rd
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS15 0AE
England
Website
For details of Leeds Museums and Galleries
Temple Newsam Website
http://www.leeds.gov.uk/templeNewsamhouse/
General House Email
temple.newsam.house@leeds.gov.uk
Telephone
House
0113 264 7321
Estate
0113 264 5535
Fax
House fax number
0113 247 8397
Temple Newsam House
Temple Newsam Rd
Off Selby Rd
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS15 0AE
England
Website
For details of Leeds Museums and Galleries
Temple Newsam Website
http://www.leeds.gov.uk/templeNewsamhouse/
General House Email
temple.newsam.house@leeds.gov.uk
Telephone
House
0113 264 7321
Estate
0113 264 5535
Fax
House fax number
0113 247 8397
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