Gareth’s guidebook
Sightseeing
A five minute walk from the house...
A Tudor Jacobean Stately Home 500 years old and birthplace to Lord Darnley, notorious husband of Mary Queen of Scots.
Also with Tearooms, outdoor amphitheatre, rare breeds farm, walled rose garden, woodlands, trails, Go Ape tree top adventure, golf course and running track.
https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/temple-newsam/
Temple Newsam
A five minute walk from the house...
A Tudor Jacobean Stately Home 500 years old and birthplace to Lord Darnley, notorious husband of Mary Queen of Scots.
Also with Tearooms, outdoor amphitheatre, rare breeds farm, walled rose garden, woodlands, trails, Go Ape tree top adventure, golf course and running track.
https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/temple-newsam/
Go bird spotting or just for a stroll around the multiple lakes of this nature reserve nearby.
RSPB St Aidan's
Astley LaneGo bird spotting or just for a stroll around the multiple lakes of this nature reserve nearby.
The free national museum of Armouries... See the famous Elephant armour plus swords, shields, guns, weapons and suits of armour from history.
Has a outdoor jousting arena used in school holidays for tournaments.
Set by the Docks a ten minute walk (or river taxi) from the city centre.
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Museo de las Armerías Reales
Armouries DriveThe free national museum of Armouries... See the famous Elephant armour plus swords, shields, guns, weapons and suits of armour from history.
Has a outdoor jousting arena used in school holidays for tournaments.
Set by the Docks a ten minute walk (or river taxi) from the city centre.
A stunning Victorian Shopping arcade crammed with high end shops and restaurants... A modern extension houses even more shops, a huge casino, rooftop bar/restaurants and John Lewis
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Victoria Quarter
Victoria StreetA stunning Victorian Shopping arcade crammed with high end shops and restaurants... A modern extension houses even more shops, a huge casino, rooftop bar/restaurants and John Lewis
Yorkshire Dales National Park is world famous and perfect for hiking, cycling, tea rooms and more
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Grassington National Park Centre
Hebden RoadYorkshire Dales National Park is world famous and perfect for hiking, cycling, tea rooms and more
Stunning former smuggling and fishing town with gift shops, fish and chips and pubs facing a beautiful baby. Circa 90 minutes drive
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Robin Hood's Bay
Stunning former smuggling and fishing town with gift shops, fish and chips and pubs facing a beautiful baby. Circa 90 minutes drive
Neighbourhoods
A 20 minute walk from the house and the closest train station (trains to Leeds and York).
A local shopping centre with excellent butchers, shops plus a handful of local bars (eg Assembly) and restaurants (eg Zorbas)
Cross Gates
A 20 minute walk from the house and the closest train station (trains to Leeds and York).
A local shopping centre with excellent butchers, shops plus a handful of local bars (eg Assembly) and restaurants (eg Zorbas)
A modern outdoor shopping mall with Odeon cinema, restaurants, cafes and clothes shops.
Thorpe Park Approach
Thorpe Park ApproachA modern outdoor shopping mall with Odeon cinema, restaurants, cafes and clothes shops.
City/town information
A mecca for shopping, dinning, nightlife and museums...
Check out the Royal Armouries museum for free and see jousting contests at the arena during school holidays.
Admire the stunning Victorian architecture of Victoria Quarter, Corn Exchange, Town Hall and Kirkgate Market (and check out the foodhall for Yorkshire Pudding wraps).
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Leeds
A mecca for shopping, dinning, nightlife and museums...
Check out the Royal Armouries museum for free and see jousting contests at the arena during school holidays.
Admire the stunning Victorian architecture of Victoria Quarter, Corn Exchange, Town Hall and Kirkgate Market (and check out the foodhall for Yorkshire Pudding wraps).
Visit the historic Roman/Viking city of York with its City Walls, famous Minster and ancient streets.
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York
Visit the historic Roman/Viking city of York with its City Walls, famous Minster and ancient streets.
Sport
One of the most unique stadiums in the world as it is 2 sided, hosting both Cricket and Rugby League.
World famous for International Cricket and Rugby League.
Catch Leeds Rhinos rugby league team in action (usually Fridays with occasional Thursday and Sunday games from Feb to Oct).
Catch Yorkshire Cricket or occasionally International teams with regular games on through the summer. Ranging from 2 hour evening games to full 4 day games.
There is a direct bus from the house to the stadium (bus 19 operated by First bus)
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Estadio Emerald Headingley
49 St Michael's LnOne of the most unique stadiums in the world as it is 2 sided, hosting both Cricket and Rugby League.
World famous for International Cricket and Rugby League.
Catch Leeds Rhinos rugby league team in action (usually Fridays with occasional Thursday and Sunday games from Feb to Oct).
Catch Yorkshire Cricket or occasionally International teams with regular games on through the summer. Ranging from 2 hour evening games to full 4 day games.
There is a direct bus from the house to the stadium (bus 19 operated by First bus)
Watch Leeds United in action in the Premier League or FA Cup during the season (August to May).
You will need to try and secure tickets far in advance as they always sell out.
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Elland Road
Elland RoadWatch Leeds United in action in the Premier League or FA Cup during the season (August to May).
You will need to try and secure tickets far in advance as they always sell out.