Temple Newsam Estate

06/09/2026

Rhythm Time is back at Temple Newsam, now on a Wednesday 🎶

Looking for a fun midweek activity with your little one? Join us every Wednesday at 12:30pm in the Play Barn for a music and singing session.

Designed for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers, these engaging multi-sensory classes combine music, movement and fun while supporting your child’s development every step of the way.

🎵 Included with your Home Farm and Play Barn admission
🎵 45-minute session
🎵 Every Wednesday during term time

Book your admission ticket, join in with the music, and then enjoy the rest of your day exploring Home Farm.

04/09/2026

✨ Join us this Sunday for the Artisan Fayre ✨

Spend a Sunday browsing a fantastic selection of local food, drink and handmade treats at our Artisan Fayre ✨

Meet talented local producers, discover new flavours and stock up on tasty goodies to enjoy at home. From sweet indulgences to savoury favourites, there's plenty to tempt your taste buds.

📍 Amphitheatre
📅 Sunday 6 September
⏰ 10am - 3pm

01/09/2026

Did you know that Temple Newsam is home to a piece of engineering history?

Join us on 5 September (10am to 12pm) for a guided walk exploring the life and work of John Smeaton, the pioneering engineer often described as the founder of civil engineering in Britain.

Discover the remains of Smeaton's pump in the grounds and enjoy rare access to the surviving well inside the house, usually closed to public view.

Book your place and uncover a fascinating part of Temple Newsam: https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/whats-on/smeaton-at-temple-newsam-7fg8

01/09/2026

Ready to shake your tail feathers and do-si-do your way into September?

Join us in the house on Saturday 5 September for Steps Through Time: A Day of Dance.

Enjoy a vibrant mix of performances, workshops and demonstrations from dance groups spanning carvival flair to medieval traditions to hugh-energy breakdancing - and lots more in between.

This is a relaxed, all-ages event - take part if you like, or simply sit back and enjoy the performances. No experience is needed - just come along and have fun.

Hop over to the website for the full schedule and to book.

🎟 👉https://bit.ly/4z7Yocf

Free event, included in admission.

31/08/2026

📢 Bank Holiday opening update

Home Farm, The Play Barn, the Tea Rooms and the estate will all be open as usual this Bank Holiday.

Please note that Temple Newsam House will be closed on Monday 31 August.

29/08/2026

Looking for the perfect summer day out? ☀️

Make a day of it at Temple Newsam! Start your adventure with a visit to Home Farm to meet our farmyard friends, let the little ones loose in The Play Barn, explore the beautiful House, then stop by the Tea Rooms for a well earned drink, snack or sweet treat ☕

Still got energy to burn? Head down to the Golf and Activity Park for even more family fun 🚲

27/08/2026

Spend a Sunday browsing a fantastic selection of local food, drink and handmade treats at our Artisan Fayre ✨

Meet talented local producers, discover new flavours and stock up on tasty goodies to enjoy at home. From sweet indulgences to savoury favourites, there's plenty to tempt your taste buds.

📍 Amphitheatre
📅 Sunday 6 September
⏰ 10am - 3pm

23/08/2026

Planning a visit to Temple Newsam this Bank Holiday? 🌳

The good news is that Home Farm, The Play Barn, the Tea Rooms and the estate grounds will all be open as usual 🐷

Please note that Temple Newsam House will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday.

21/08/2026

☕️ Love a bit of history with your cuppa?

Tea didn’t become common in England until the mid‑1600s, but the family at Temple Newsam were already ahead of the trend. Proper northern trailblazers, sipping this luxury drink long before it became a staple in homes across the country.

And tea wasn’t the only treat. The house’s fancy teapot collection shows just how much flair went into serving a brew - if you poured tea with style, you were really showing off.

Fancy learning more?

Join us for Tea Traditions on Thursday 3 September (11–2pm) - a fascinating tour and tasting session where you’ll explore the stories, rituals and flavour notes behind teas from around the world.

After your tour and tasting, enjoy a refreshing cuppa (and a slice of cake!) in the Dining Room.

🎟 Tickets: https://bit.ly/4xHsJgh

19/08/2026

From muddy pigs and playful goats to fluffy sheep and friendly cows, there's always something happening at Home Farm 🐷

Spend the day meeting the animals, exploring the historic farm and seeing what life on a working farm is all about 🐮