Must See Sights and Landmarks in Barwick in Elmet Area

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Must See Sights and Landmarks in Barwick in Elmet Area

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 BabyBreaks
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"If you’re after a unique place to soak up some sunshine, you must explore this atmospheric example of medieval architecture with the kids on your trip to Leeds. That is to say, a fantastic place for the little ones to run around, these much photographed ruins are surrounded by acres of parkland along the banks of the River Aire. The Visitor Centre delves into the lives of the 12th century monks who lived here and in addition there are seasonal family activities and walking trails to discover too."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Beloved by locals looking to escape the city centre, Kirkstall Abbey is the ruins of a Cistercian monastery set within a public park on the banks of a picturesque river. The abbey was built in the early 12th century by monks who had left their previous home in Barnoldswick. The ruins are remarkably well preserved and are free for visitors to wander around and admire."
Mentioned by inyourpocket.com
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"Ruined but prideful, forgotten but known, beautifully neglected — Kirkstall Abbey is a lot of things to a lot of people. This gorgeous piece of historic …"
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 iknow-uk.com
York Museums
"Family friendly York Castle Museum is centrally situated near Coppergate Shopping Centre – green signs direct you to the ‘Castle Area’. Collections of Costume and Textiles, Military and Social History and a collection on York Castle’s most famous prisoner Dick Turpin, eventually hanged in 1739, all feature in exhibitions. A favourite with children, the recreated Victorian and Georgian rooms here display historic every day items from the collection of North Yorkshire country doctor John Kirk."
Mentioned by I'm Just A Girl
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"Clifford’s Tower (also known as York Castle) has been at the heart of York for many centuries now. It’s endured a fair few battles and what remains of the fortified complex that once consisted of prisons, castles and law courts, is now a ruinous castle. You can climb to the top of the tower for a small fee, where you’ll see panoramic views of the Vale of York."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"There's precious little left of York Castle except for this evocative stone tower, a highly unusual four-lobed design built into the castle's keep after the original one was destroyed in 1190 during anti-Jewish..."
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 planetware.com
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"Located about four miles west of Leeds in Aire Valley, Abbey House Museum in Kirkstall is in a magnificent Cistercian house built in 1152. The picturesque remains include a roofless church with a narrow choir and a ruined tower, an almost completely preserved chapterhouse, as well as a refectory, kitchen, and various other buildings. The gatehouse is now part of the Abbey House Museum with its reproduction houses, shops, and workshops illustrating life in Yorkshire through the centuries."
Mentioned by Leeds-List
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"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 Leeds-List
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"You can have the perfect Leeds day out at Abbey House Museum. It sits opposite Kirkstall Abbey, so you can explore the famous ruins and make the most of the handsome park it sits in, then dive into the museum. When the Abbey still stood proud, from 1152 until Henry VIII had it dissolved in the 16th century, this building was the gate house."
York City Walls
York City Walls
4.6 (61 ratings)4.5 (8628 ratings)
Remnants of a stonework enclosure around a rectangular fortification, erected in 71 CE.
Unnamed Road, York, YO1 7LJ, United Kingdom
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York Cold War Bunker
York Cold War Bunker
4.6 (522 ratings)4.5 (705 ratings)
Fallout monitoring centre in case of nuclear war until 1990s, now open and run by English Heritage.
Monument Cl, Holgate, York YO24 4HT, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by viator.com
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"Like a moment frozen in time, York’s Cold War bunker takes visitors back to an era where the threat of nuclear explosions prompted the construction of this space. The partially-underground bunker is a glimpse into the recent history of the British Cold War, built in 1961 to monitor fallout. It was decommissioned in the 1990s, but remains a reminder of what it is like to live under the threat of nuclear war."
Mentioned by BSC (EN)
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"Experience life in a cold war bunker and discover the history of the volunteers who would have played a vital role in ensuring Britain could withstand a nuclear attack. Through a one hour guided tour, you’ll learn about this recent period in British history and how the people of York prepared for the threat of nuclear war."
Emerald Headingley Stadium
Emerald Headingley Stadium
4.5 (2634 ratings)4.5 (210 ratings)
21,000 capacity venue for Leeds Rhinos RLFC and Leeds Carnegie rugby union club with an on-site bar.
St Michael's Ln, Headingley, Leeds LS6 3BR, United Kingdom
StadiumSights & LandmarksArenas & Stadiums
Mentioned by Leeds-List
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"Indeed, rugby and cricket are very close to our hearts, which is why Headingley Carnegie Stadium is one of the biggest attractions in Leeds. The cricket ground, which hosted The Ashes in 2009, can be found on the northern side of the stadium and is home to the Yorkshire County Cricket Club, while the rugby ground on the southern side is shared by Leeds Rhinos and Yorkshire Carnegie. Headingley Carnegie Stadium, St Michael’s Lane, Headingley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 3BR."
Harrogate
Harrogate
4.5 (28 ratings)
Harrogate is a town in North Yorkshire, England, east of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Its heritage as a fashionable spa resort continues in the Montpellier Quarter with the Royal Pump Room Museum, documenting the importance of local mineral springs. Nearby is the restored, Moorish-style Turkish Baths & Health Spa. To the west, leafy Valley Gardens features the art deco Sun Pavilion.
United Kingdom
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Mentioned by 4 days in Harrogate and Whitby
4 days in Harrogate and Whitby
"Harrogate is a town in North Yorkshire, England, east of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Its heritage as a fashionable spa resort continues in the Montpellier Quarter with the Royal Pump Room Museum, documenting the importance of local mineral springs. Nearby is the restored, Moorish-style Turkish Baths & Health Spa. To the west, leafy Valley Gardens features the art deco Sun Pavilion."
Fountains Abbey
Fountains Abbey
4.8 (3295 ratings)5 (3447 ratings)
The riverside remains of a medieval abbey form the focal point of an 18th-century landscaped garden.
Fountains, Ripon, HG4 3DY, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Best in York Guide
The Yorkshire Dales with kids
"Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden near Richmond (or Fountains Abbey for short) is an ideal stop when visiting the Yorkshire Dales with kids. There is so much to see and do here and it has one of the best adventure playgrounds in the Yorkshire Dales. The National Trust owned estate is divided into two sections with a pleasant grass ‘corridor’ linking the two sections of the park."
Mentioned by Sing Gin |
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"World Heritage Site Fountains Abbey is a truly special place for us. We reckon this is the most beautiful place to visit in the Yorkshire Dales!. As well as abbey ruins that are the oldest in England, there’s also the Studley Royal Water Garden, which inspired our Sing Gin branding."
Sandal Castle
Sandal Castle
4.4 (1531 ratings)4 (286 ratings)
Castle with activity trail, visitor centre and free-entry grounds welcoming picnickers/dog-walkers.
Manygates Ln, Sandal, Wakefield WF2 7DS, United Kingdom
CastleSights & Landmarks
Mentioned by Trip101
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"Overlooking the River Calder, sits the ruined medieval castle, Sandal Castle. With free entry, this place offers a great day out at little cost, providing fantastic views of the river and of Wakefield, it is one of the more breathtaking sites to visit on this list!. Many visitors have praised it for being gorgeous and also fascinating!"

Best Family Restaurants in Barwick in Elmet

Giraffe
Giraffe
3.9 (251 ratings)
Funky, child-friendly chain serving international favourites at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Vangarde Shopping Park, York, YO32 9AE, United Kingdom
Family restaurant
Nando's Bradford - Centenary Square
Nando's Bradford - Centenary Square
4.3 (973 ratings)
Afro-Portuguese chain restaurant serving flame-grilled chicken in spicy chilli sauce.
Aldermanbury Unit E, Centenary Square, Bradford, BD1 1SD, United Kingdom
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Queens Drive Fish & Chips
Queens Drive Fish & Chips
4.5 (474 ratings)
123-125 Queen's Dr, Ossett, WF5 0NH, United Kingdom
Fish & chips restaurantFamily restaurantFast food restaurantFish and chips takeawayRestaurant
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Free Museums in Barwick in Elmet

Fairfax House
Fairfax House
4.5 (254 ratings)4.5 (864 ratings)
Imposing Georgian townhouse museum with significant collections of furniture, paintings and clocks.
Castlegate, York, YO1 9RN, United Kingdom
MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by iknow-uk.com
York Museums
"One of the UK’s finest Georgian townhouses, Fairfax House on Castlegate was designed by John Carr. Originally the winter retreat of Viscount Fairfax, the house was converted into a dance hall and cinema in the 20th Century. The York Civic Trust however restored it to its former Georgian glory, and today it’s open to the public with the Noel Terry collection of furnishings, ornaments, decorative arts and paintings on display inside."
The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery
The Stanley & Audrey Burton Gallery
4.7 (11 ratings)4.5 (20 ratings)
Parkinson Building, Woodhouse Ln., Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 9JT, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseums
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"In a city with the biggest student population outside of London, it would be absurd for the prevailing university culture not to have some influence on the art scene. Housed within the University of Leeds campus in the Grade II listed Art Deco Parkinson Building, The Stanley and Audrey Burton Gallery showcases a mix of contemporary art as well as works from the university’s special collections department spanning over 200 years. The gallery expectedly supports and promotes its students’ and its graduates’ work, in addition to displays from local artists and those from further afield."
Mentioned by Leeds-List
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"You don’t have to be a student to enjoy the art of The Stanley and Audrey Burton Gallery at the University of Leeds. Since 1970, it’s been home to the University Art Collection, which features ceramics, photographs and sculpture. That’s not all – you can see an incredible selection of British and European paintings, drawings and prints from 17th century to the present day."
Pyramid Gallery
Pyramid Gallery
5 (21 ratings)5 (39 ratings)
Gallery shop with original artworks and designer jewellery, plus glass, ceramic and metal crafts.
43 Stonegate, York, YO1 8AW, United Kingdom
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Top Best American Restaurants in Barwick in Elmet

Smokehouse
Smokehouse
4.4 (563 ratings)
A menu featuring classic American Southern-style BBQ meats & sides in a casual, rustic setting.
18 Wood St, Wakefield, WF1 2ED, United Kingdom
American restaurantBar & grillBarbecue restaurantHamburger restaurant
Frankie & Benny's
Frankie & Benny's
3.7 (926 ratings)
Chain restaurant serving Italian and American comfort-food classics in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Clifton Moor Gate, York, YO30 4XY, United Kingdom
Italian restaurantAmerican restaurantFamily restaurant
Frankie & Benny's
Frankie & Benny's
3.9 (652 ratings)
Chain restaurant serving Italian and American comfort-food classics in a family-friendly atmosphere.
The Exchange Leisure, Vicar Ln, Bradford BD1 5LD, United Kingdom
Italian restaurantAmerican restaurantFamily restaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Barwick in Elmet

Thorpe Park Hotel and Spa
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4.7 (339 reviews)
The Bells
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$198 /night
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4.9 (17 reviews)
Large 2 ensuite bedroom flat with lovely views
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$133.5 /night
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