🏛 Temple Newsam – Tudor Grandeur & Green Escape Near Leeds

#postandearn 📍 Temple Newsam Road, Leeds, LS15 0AE 🕒 House & Grounds open Tue–Sun, 10:30–17:00 (last entry 16:15); Home Farm Tue–Sun, 10:00–16:00 💷 Admission: House £10, Home Farm £5, joint £13.50; park & gardens free ⸻ 🌟 Highlights • Historic Tudor–Jacobean mansion (1500–1520), redesigned with Rococo interiors and long galleries—think Yorkshire’s “Hampton Court”. • Capability Brown landscape: sprawling 1,000‑acre park featuring ornamental gardens, lakes, rare breeds farm, playgrounds, and trails. • Home Farm: Europe’s largest rare‑breeds farm with interactive animal experiences and seasonal events. • Little Temple folly: an 18th‑century Gothic‑classical garden pavilion by Capability Brown—quaint, though in need of restoration ⸻ ✅ Why Visit? • Rich cultural mix: grand architecture, decorative arts (Turner, Gainsborough), pastoral charm, and outdoor adventures—all in one site . • Free parkland access: ideal for picnics, walking, cycling—Reddit users say locals love “the grounds even more than the house,” calling it their “favourite park in Leeds" • Family-friendly hub: playgrounds, farm, Go Ape treetop, cafes, gift shops, and regular events make it perfect for all ages. ⸻ 💡 Tips • Park for free in outlying lots or street; nearest pay parking is on-site. • Tour the house (~1 hr) for interiors; add Home Farm (~30–45 min) and wander park trails for a full day. • Audio guides available in the house to enrich the experience . • Best time: spring for bluebells and lambs, summer for outdoor events—arrive early to avoid crowds. #博物馆 #familytrip #museum #historicallandmarks #localguides #trip