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The Royal Armouries Museum
Armouries Drive,
Leeds,
LS10 1LT
Tel: 0113 2201916
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Leeds Royal Armouries Museum is the home of the country’s collection of arms and armour. It opened in 1996, and features five themed galleries: War, Tournament, Self-Defence, Hunting and Arms and Armour of the Orient. Each of the spectacular galleries offers a uniquely captivating collection, from Henry VIII's tournament armour, to the replica Edwardian Gun Room, and even a chance for visitors to fire a crossbow. The fascinating museum combines dramatic displays and interpretations, live action events and interactive technology, with superb and thrilling exhibitions. In addition, there is a programme of special events during the summer, showcasing jousting, falconry and horsemanship displays. There is something to amuse all the family at The Royal Armouries Museum.
Open:
Daily: 10:00am – 5.00pm
Except 24 th and 25 th December
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Kirkstall Abbey
Abbey Walk,
Leeds,
LS5 3EH
Tel: 0113 2305492
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Kirkstall Abbey dates from 1152, and is one of the UK’s best-preserved Cistercian Abbeys. After being founded by Cistercian monks in the 12 th Century, it was closed as a religious monastery in 1539, during Henry VIII’s Dissolution of the Monasteries, at which time its elaborate windows and stonework were removed and used in local architectural projects, giving it a somewhat eerie ruined appearance today. Kirkstall Abbey also features beautiful grounds, making this a great family day out.
The Abbey and grounds are open throughout the year.
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Abbey House Museum
Abbey Walk,
Leeds,
LS5 3EH
Tel: 0113 2305492
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Originally a gatehouse of Kirkstall Abbey, Abbey House Museum opened as a ‘bygones and folklore’ museum in 1927. Since then, it has evolved into a fascinating recreation of life in Victorian times, with three period-perfect and beautifully recreated streets dating from 1880, as well as three galleries, one of which is a charming gallery of childhood.
Open:
Tuesday – Friday: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday: 12.00pm – 5.00pm
Sunday: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Closed Mondays (except Bank Holidays).
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Armley Mills Industrial Museum
Canal Road,
Leeds,
LS12 2QF
Tel: 0113 2637861
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Armley Mills in Leeds was once the largest woollen mill in the world, at a time when Yorkshire and Lancashire dominated the textiles industry. Today it is an award-winning industrial museum, depicting the history of textiles and clothing manufacture in the area, as well as engines and locomotives. Armley Mills also brings the history of cinema projection to life, with exhibitions of the first moving pictures taken in Leeds, in addition to silent films from the 1920s. Throughout the year, Armley Mills features a programme of events, with regular 'working weekends', in which water wheels, a steam engine and spinning mules are operated.
Open:
Tuesday – Saturday: 10.00am - 5pm
Sunday: 1.00pm – 5.00pm
Closed Mondays (except Bank Holidays)
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Leeds City Art Gallery
The Headrow,
Leeds,
LS1 3AA
Tel: 0113 2478248
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Leeds City Art Gallery houses some of the country’s most outstanding works of art to be found outside of London. There is something to interest everyone, with traditional prints, watercolours, paintings and sculptures as well as striking and controversial contemporary works. A programme of special exhibitions and events runs throughout the year.
Open:
Monday – Saturday: 10.00am – 5.00pm
Wednesday: 10.00am – 8.00pm
Sunday: 1.00pm – 5.00pm
Closed on bank holidays
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Thackray Museum
Beckett Street,
Leeds,
LS9 7LN
Tel: 0113 2444343
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The Thackray Museum has been established in a building adjacent to St James's Hospital, and is named after Charles Thackray, the founder of a Leeds based medical company. The award-winning museum opened its doors in 1997, and explains how improvements in public health, medicine and healthcare have affected people’s lives over the past 150 years, with a collection of over 35,000 objects including surgical instruments, pharmacy ceramics and the largest collection of medical trade literature in the world. There is also a large conference and corporate entertainment centre at the Thackray Museum.
Open:
Daily: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Closed 24 th-26 th December and New Year
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The Henry Moore Institute
74 The Headrow,
Leeds,
LS1 3AH
Tel: 0113 2467467
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The Henry Moore Institute in Leeds is devoted entirely to sculpture, and displays superb collections from Leeds Museums and Galleries. There are exhibitions and collections not only of works from Henry Moore himself, but also from local, national and international artists with traditional and contemporary styles. The Institute also serves as a centre for research.
Open:
Daily: 10.00am - 5.30pm
Wednesday: 10.00am – 9.00pm
Closed Bank Holidays
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Harewood House
Harewood,
West Yorkshire,
LS17 9LQ
Tel: 0113 2181010
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Harewood House is the home of The Earl of Harewood, cousin to Queen Elizabeth II. It is set in spectacular grounds between Leeds and Harrogate, with landscaped gardens and woodland walks. Harewood House has a remarkable collection of art, superb State Rooms and a fascinating exhibition depicting life 'Below Stairs'. In addition, visitors can enjoy the gardens and the Bird Garden or take a boat trip across the lake, and youngsters will love the Adventure Playground. There is an extensive programme of events and exhibitions throughout the year, making Harewood House a great day out for all the family.
Open:
February – October: 10.00am – 6.00pm (House closes at 4.30pm)
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Tetley’s Brewery
The Waterfront,
Leeds,
LS1 1QG
Tel: 0113 2420666
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Tetley's Brewery has been a landmark of Leeds city centre since Joshua Tetley founded the company in 1822. It can be found on the rejuvenated Brewery Wharf, where guided tours provide visitors with an insight of the art of brewing, complete with costumed guides and actors, and a representation of the history of that Great British institution – the pub.
Open:
All year: 10.30am – 5.00pm
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