Four hundred years ago, one of Temple Newsam House’s most famous residents was killed in a grisly murder that remains a mystery to this day. Now, on the anniversary of Lord Darnley’s gruesome demise, budding super sleuths can wander the same atmospheric halls he once called home as they try to solve their own…
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A spectacularly colourful feature of Temple Newsam House’s beautiful picture gallery, this lavish floral suite is usually covered to protect it from the sun. The stunning collection of chairs and sofas was commissioned more than 300 years ago and supplied to Temple Newsam by James Pascall, a noted guilder, carver and frame maker. Each…
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Leeds City Council is seeking the views of the public regarding a proposal for an aerial adventure course in a landmark city park. This follows a report in October this year, which in outlining exciting refurbishment plans for Tropical World, Lotherton Hall’s Bird Garden and Home Farm at Temple Newsam, also revealed details, subject…
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A range of improvements to three of Leeds most loved visitor attractions and the potential introduction of an aerial adventure course at a landmark city park are set to be discussed by the executive board next week. Senior councillors will have the chance to support the proposed refurbishments of Tropical World, Lotherton Hall’s Bird…
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Decorative and glamorous, Temple Newsam’s silver epergne fittingly once belonged to a celebrated Paris socialite. The dazzling centrepiece was made by Thomas Pitts in 1759 and is a particularly ornate example of a type of table decoration which became the height of fashion in the middle of the 18th Century. Crafted in what was…
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Visitors to a popular Leeds farm will be able to take an exciting trip back in time this weekend. As part of two special days of activities and events held at Temple Newsam Home Farm from 10am-4pm on Saturday 23 July – Sunday 24 July, there will be the chance to see what life…
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Youngsters will have the chance to hone and develop their golf skills at a specially designed six-hole pitch and putt course at a public golf club. Open until September 5, 2016, young people aged 16 and under can for £2, can test their mettle with friends on the short course at Leeds City Council…
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World-renowned artist Ashley Jackson will get some inspiration from the beautiful grounds of Temple Newsam during a special watercolour painting demonstration. Visitors can join the famous painter in the Picture Gallery at the historic Leeds house on August 4 at 11am , when he will give a demonstration while talking about his love of…
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