Historic Sites in Thorpe Willoughby

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Historic Sites in Thorpe Willoughby

York Minster
York Minster
4.6 (12374 ratings)4.5 (13961 ratings)
Gothic cathedral with vast stained glass windows, interactive Undercroft exhibition and tower tours.
Deangate, York, YO1 7HH, United Kingdom
CathedralSights & LandmarksChurchArchitectural BuildingsSacred & Religious SitesHistoric Sites
Kirkstall Abbey
Kirkstall Abbey
4.6 (3470 ratings)4.5 (1092 ratings)
Atmospheric, well preserved 12th-century abbey ruins with a visitor centre and tree-filled parkland.
Abbey Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkMuseumSacred & Religious SitesHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Creative Tourist
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"Kirkstall Abbey, Abbey Road, Leeds, LS5 3EH - Visit now. Founded in 1152, Kirkstall Abbey on the bank of the River Aire is one of the most complete examples of a medieval Cistercian monastery in Britain. Its dramatic ruins have inspired artists such as JMW Turner over the centuries, and provided the perfect setting for Yorkshire’s Gothic Film Festival in 2013."
Mentioned by Creative Tourist
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"Kirkstall Abbey, Abbey Road, Leeds, LS5 3EH - Visit now. Founded in 1152, Kirkstall Abbey on the bank of the River Aire is one of the most complete examples of a medieval Cistercian monastery in Britain. Its dramatic ruins have inspired artists such as JMW Turner over the centuries, and provided the perfect setting for Yorkshire’s Gothic Film Festival in 2013"
Mentioned by yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk
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"Few locations can top the spectacular backdrop offered by the ruins of Kirkstall Abbey, and with 24 hectares of parkland surrounding it, you can enjoy a romantic stroll before asking that all important question."
Clifford's Tower, York
Clifford's Tower, York
4.2 (3127 ratings)4 (1966 ratings)
13th-century castle keep, built on a grass mound, formerly used as a prison and royal mint.
Tower St, York, YO1 9SA, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksFortressHeritage buildingHistoric SitesObservation Decks & TowersPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Touropia
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"Perched atop a grassy motte is Clifford’s Tower, which is one of the last remaining parts of York Castle. Originally built out of wood by the Normans, it was reinforced and rebuilt out of stone in the thirteenth century and the sturdy keep is now a popular tourist attraction in York. Wrecked by a massive explosion in 1684, its hollow, gutted interior was later used as both a prison and treasury."
Mentioned by Britain Visitor - Travel Guide To Britain
York Museums
"Clifford's Tower was once the site of a timber keep built by William the Conqueror. The current incarnation of Clifford's Tower has looked over the city of York since 1245. Part of York Castle, the tower played a role in the Dissolution of the Monasteries and the English Civil War."
Mentioned by Around York
Historical buildings and museums in York
"Clifford’s Tower offers stunning views of the city from it’s vantage point on top of a mound. The tower is what’s left of the York Castle which was built by William the Conqueror. 1 mile(s) from the Minster.Tower St, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9SA, United Kingdom"
Temple Newsam
Temple Newsam
4.6 (3473 ratings)4.5 (1012 ratings)
Grand residence standing in parkland and filled with priceless art and antiques plus a working farm.
Temple Newsam Rd, Leeds, LS15 0AE, United Kingdom
Nature & ParksEvent venueHistorical landmarkMuseumParkHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Leeds-List
12 Leeds Parks We're Lucky to Have on Our Doorstep
"Landscaped by Capability Brown, Temple Newsam has 1,500 acres of grounds for you to explore, with stunning vistas and scenic walks. The Menagerie Ponds are one of the highlights. Each has a different personality – the first is surrounded by parkland, the second by perennials and the third by the bamboo garden."
Abbey House Museum
Abbey House Museum
4.6 (451 ratings)4.5 (371 ratings)
Family-friendly site opening a window onto 19th-century life in Leeds with shops, houses and an inn.
Abbey Walk, Abbey Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH, United Kingdom
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Leeds-List
50 Must Visit Landmarks and Attractions in Leeds
"You wouldn’t know it from the outside, but inside Abbey House Museum you’ll find a recreated Victorian street. Explore the high street, with its traditional shops full of old artefacts, nip into the Rover Inn to see what a pub was like back in the day and even call by the undertakers for a slightly more grisly glimpse of the past. Don’t miss the Childhood Galleries where you can marvel at 19th century toys, with everything from dolls’ houses to penny slot machines."
Mentioned by Citylife UK
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"During the Victorian Period, the Industrial Revolution changed Britain, turning it from a rich but agricultural nation to the modern country it is today. Abbey House Museum captures these exciting times, recreating shops, pubs and houses from the 19th century. Wander through Victorian streets and see how the people of Leeds lived two hundred years ago, and see if you can spot what has changed and what’s stayed the same."
Bootham Bar
Bootham Bar
4.5 (79 ratings)4 (36 ratings)
2-4 High Petergate, York, YO1 7EH, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksMonumentHistoric Sites
St William's College
St William's College
4.5 (6 ratings)4.5 (9 ratings)
5 College St, York, YO1 7JF, United Kingdom
Conference centerSights & LandmarksArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites
York Guildhall
York Guildhall
5 (1 ratings)4.5 (10 ratings)
St Martins Courtyard, Coney St, York, YO1 9QL, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksGovernment BuildingsHistoric Sites
Bramham Park
Bramham Park
4.6 (831 ratings)4.5 (27 ratings)
Stately home from 1698 styled as a Florentine villa, with landscaped gardens, hosting major events.
Bramham Ln, Wetherby, LS23 6ND, United Kingdom
ParkSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Located between Leeds and Wetherby, Bramham Park is the site of the iconic Leeds Festival which occurs every August bank holiday weekend. If you don’t hold tickets to the festival, visit during the rest of the year to explore the 18th Century manor house and its sprawling grounds."
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
4.6 (684 ratings)4.5 (609 ratings)
1350s building where merchants congregated, with a chapel & an alms house (open daily in summer).
Fossgate, York, YO1 9XD, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by iknow-uk.com
York Museums
"Merchant Adventurers’ Hall on Fossgate is one of the finest medieval guild halls in existence. A fascinating museum also available for weddings and events (great vintage fairs take place here), the venue’s centrepiece is the Great Hall where medieval merchants once gathered. A collection on display inside includes a range of fine silver, paintings and furniture."

Free Museums in Thorpe Willoughby

White Cloth Gallery
White Cloth Gallery
3.9 (59 ratings)4.5 (67 ratings)
Showcase for emerging and established artists hosting workshops, screenings and book signings.
24 Aire St, Leeds, LS1 4HT, United Kingdom
Event venueMuseumsArt galleryBarCafeFunction room facility
The Tetley
The Tetley
4.2 (436 ratings)3.5 (120 ratings)
Contemporary art gallery complex in an art deco former brewery HQ, with exhibitions, bar and dining.
Hunslet Rd, Leeds, LS10 1JQ, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsBarHeritage buildingLearning centerRestaurantArt MuseumsPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Leeds-List
The Top 10 Art Galleries in Leeds
"The Tetley is a gallery like no other as a former brewery that’s now become three floors of art and workshops. They showcase emerging artists and show their work to a wider audience, from cool prints to boundary-pushing, immersive installations. Over the years, they’ve presented work by the likes of Jonathan Trayte, Joseph Buckley and Dora García, as well as big shows that sees local artists come together to collaborate."
Mentioned by Creative Tourist
Attractions in Leeds - Our top pick of places to go
"The Tetley, Hunslet Road, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS10 1JQ - Visit now. Housed in the 1931 art deco headquarters of the Joshua Tetley & Son brewery, The Tetley opened in 2013 and has sat at the very epicentre of the Leeds art scene ever since."
Mentioned by Trip101
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"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Chemical Engineer used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Just south of the city center in Leeds is where you’ll find The Tetley. This modern art gallery opened in late 2013 and stands on the former Tetley’s Brewery."
Impressions Gallery
Impressions Gallery
4.4 (28 ratings)4.5 (18 ratings)
Aldermanbury, Bradford, BD1 1SD, United Kingdom
Art centerMuseumsArt gallery

Best Buffet (Seafood, Chinese, etc) in Thorpe Willoughby

The Chinese Buffet Wakefield
The Chinese Buffet Wakefield
3.7 (656 ratings)
Spacious, contemporary restaurant with diverse Chinese buffet dishes and a fixed-price menu.
G, 32 Trinity Walk, Wakefield WF1 4JT, United Kingdom
Chinese restaurantBuffet restaurant
Aagrah Pudsey Kashmiri Restaurant
Aagrah Pudsey Kashmiri Restaurant
4.1 (1780 ratings)
Contemporary chain restaurant serving traditional regional dishes from India and Pakistan.
The Aagrah Building, Mid Point, Thornbury, Bradford BD3 7AY, United Kingdom
Indian restaurantAsian restaurantBuffet restaurantCatering food and drink supplierCatererEvent venueIndian takeawayKashmiri restaurantRestaurantWedding venue
Red Hot
Red Hot
3.7 (1740 ratings)
Enter via the aircraft cabin-themed entrance to explore the foods of the world, from Italy to Japan.
The Light, 44-48 The Headrow, Leeds LS1 8TL, United Kingdom
Buffet restaurantAsian restaurantBarChinese restaurantEuropean restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Leeds-List
All You Can Eat Restaurants in Leeds
"This is one of the more traditional all you can eat buffets in Leeds, with an absolutely massive selection of food from every corner of the globe. It’s not fine dining by any stretch, but if you’re after a cheap and cheerful dinner with oodles of choice, you’re definitely onto something. Prowl around their buffet and you’ll find yourself moving from traditional British Sunday roasts to Indian curries, Italian pizza and Chinese chicken wings, all in one go."
Mentioned by firstdirectarena.com
Restaurants & Bars
"We are located in bustling retail centre 'The Light' at Leeds City Centre only few minutes walk from the Arena. Leeds Red Hot is 'all you can eat' buffet with exciting live stations starting from £9.99 per person. Our talented 5-star chefs make absolutely everything fresh every single day so whether you're in the mood for a bit of Tex Mex, Chinese, Indian, Grill, Carvery or Italian."

Best Museums in Thorpe Willoughby

Barley Hall
Barley Hall
4.4 (426 ratings)4 (557 ratings)
Restored former priory dating from 14th century, with high-ceilinged great hall and exposed timbers.
2 Coffee Yard, York, YO1 8AR, United Kingdom
MuseumsHistorical landmarkHistory museumArchitectural Buildings
Mentioned by Britain Visitor - Travel Guide To Britain
York Museums
"Barley Hall is a (somewhat controversial) restored medieval townhouse and hospice dating from 1386. The building was built by the monks of Nostell Priory and was once home to the Lord Mayor of York. The house is decorated to recall the late 15th century home of William Snawsell."
National Railway Museum York
National Railway Museum York
4.7 (18135 ratings)4.5 (16474 ratings)
Railway history and artefacts, with 300 vehicles including steam world record holder, the Mallard.
Leeman Rd, York, YO26 4XJ, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by iknow-uk.com
York Museums
"The UK’s National Railway Museum in York is one of the world’s largest and free to enter!. A mecca for railway enthusiasts and a superb family attraction, the museum doesn’t just trace the history of Britain’s railways from the early 19th century through to the present, it also digs deep into the international history of rail. Historic British steam locomotives on display in the Great Hall include the Mallard and an exact replica of Stephenson’s Rocket (from which all locomotives can trace their roots)."
Murton Park
Murton Park
4.6 (381 ratings)4 (139 ratings)
A 16-acre site dedicated to history of local agriculture, with machinery, livestock and a library.
Murton Ln, York, YO19 5UF, United Kingdom
MuseumsSpecialty Museums

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