Must See Sights and Landmarks in Leeds Area

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Must See Sights and Landmarks in Leeds 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
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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
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Mentioned by mummytravels
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"One of the most complete medieval abbeys in the UK, Kirkstall Abbey was founded over 800 years ago as a Cistercian Abbey. It’s another great free day out in Leeds with kids, with regular family events and activities during holidays, including trails and art packs. Whenever you visit, you can stroll through the ruined abbey buildings and the lovely parkland on the banks of the river, plus more about the monks who lived here, on display at the visitor centre."
Mentioned by leedsbeckett.ac.uk
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"We talk about Kirkstall Abbey a lot, but it’s only because it really is very special. Built sometime around 1152, this ancient abbey was inhabited by monks for almost four centuries, until Henry VIII closed all of the monasteries down. There’s so much history here, and while wandering around you can really begin to imagine what the abbey was like almost 1000 years ago, when it was first built."
Mentioned by AverageLives
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"Step back in time and explore the historical ruins for free at Kirkstall Abbey. Unquestionably, the remarkable architecture is a sanctuary for all curious souls and historians alike. Learn about life as a monk in one of the most complete Cistercian monasteries in the UK and explore rich British history throughout the abbey."
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
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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
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"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."
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
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Mentioned by TripHobo
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"Abbey House Museum is one of those museums in Leeds which holds a number of activities for the children ranging from descriptive to interactive. This museum was short-listed for the Guardian ‘Kids in Museum family Friendly Award’ in 2011. The museum allows you to go back in time and wander in the Victorian Streets so as to see the life in 19th century Leeds."
Mentioned by Citi-Wise
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"Experience life as a Victorian at Leeds’ Abbey House Museum. Neighbouring the stunning Kirkstall Abbey, this museum has recreated Victorian-era streets, filled with old shops, pubs and a Sunday school building. Each street is a wonderful experience, with costumed actors helping to transport you back to northern life in 19 century England."
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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St Mary's Abbey
St Mary's Abbey
4.6 (495 ratings)4.5 (664 ratings)
Church dating back to the 11th century, now a contemporary gallery exhibiting art and installations.
York, YO30 7DR, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by History Hit
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"St Mary’s Abbey is a picturesque ruined Benedictine abbey in York, located in York Museum Gardens. Once the richest abbey in the north of England, it now tells the story of York’s influential ecclesiastical past, and its degradation through Henry VIII’s dissolution of the monasteries. The first church on the site of St Mary’s was built in 1055 and dedicated to St Olaf of Norway, and following the Norman conquest was refounded by King William Rufus in 1088 during his visit to York."
Mentioned by Touropia
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"Once one of the richest abbeys in the North of England, St. Mary’s used to rival York Minster in terms of its size and splendor. Nowadays, its extensive and impressive ruins are protected as part of the York Museum Gardens that lie just on the edge of the city center. Founded in 1088, the abbey prospered for centuries until Henry VIII’s edict in 1536 that dissolved and disbanded monasteries, priories and convents."
Knaresborough Castle
Knaresborough Castle
4.5 (2580 ratings)4.5 (1136 ratings)
Romantic ruined fortress from 1300s with Norman heritage, on a green clifftop with river views.
Castle Yard, Knaresborough, HG5 8AS, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by The Lawrance
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"Knaresborough Castle was once a medieval stronghold, overlooking the River Nidd. When visiting the castle, you can explore on your own or join tours to learn about the king’s chambers, dungeons and the secret underground exit. Knaresborough offers amazing insight into the medieval life and its residents throughout history."
Mentioned by South Yorkshire 4 days itinerary
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"Walk along the picturesque riverside, or row a boat out under the viaduct’s soaring arches, or simply wind your way through narrow lanes to Knaresborough Castle. Our pit-stop in Knaresborough certainly was the perfect end to the day."
Huddersfield
Huddersfield
4 (76 ratings)
Huddersfield is a large historic market, college and mill town in the metropolitan borough of Kirklees in West Yorkshire, England. It had a population of 162,949 at the 2011 census.
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St Peter's C Of E Church
St Peter's C Of E Church
4.5 (47 ratings)4.5 (65 ratings)
Cambridge Rd, Harrogate, HG1 1PB, United Kingdom
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Crag House Farm
Crag House Farm
4.8 (13 ratings)4.5 (80 ratings)
Otley Old Rd, Cookridge, Leeds LS16 7NH, United Kingdom
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Mordern, Free, Best Art Museums in Leeds

Ilkley Manor House
Ilkley Manor House
4.6 (45 ratings)4 (30 ratings)
Castle Yard, Ilkley, LS29 9DT, United Kingdom
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Leeds Art Gallery
Leeds Art Gallery
4.4 (1228 ratings)4 (280 ratings)
Large collection of 20th-century art with Craft Centre and Design Gallery for mixed media displays.
The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AA, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Leeds-List
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"It’s home to a sensational collection of art, including one of the biggest collections of 20th-century British art in the UK, starting with Henry Moore’s sculpture of the Reclining Woman outside and Lothar Götz’s Xanadu in the entrance hall. Inside, you can head to the Lower Galleries to discover important works by the likes of Francis Bacon, Barbara Hepworth and Damien Hirst or visit the Upper Galleries to explore works from their modern artworks and temporary exhibitions. Leeds Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3AA."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Part of the Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle, tie in a visit to the Henry Moore Institute with a walk around Leeds Art Gallery. The gallery is currently undergoing repairs to the roof and will reopen in October this year, when visitors will be treated to a series of interesting exhibits."
Mentioned by inyourpocket.com
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"Modern and contemporary British art is on the menu as the excellent gallery in the centre of Leeds, one big homage to the work of men and women from the 20th …"
Grassington Folk Museum
Grassington Folk Museum
4.1 (15 ratings)4.5 (39 ratings)
Grassington, Skipton, BD23 5AQ, United Kingdom
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Best Arts and Culture Places in Leeds

Watermark Gallery
Watermark Gallery
5 (8 ratings)
8 Royal Parade, Harrogate, HG1 2SZ, United Kingdom
Art gallery
Lawrence Batley Theatre
Lawrence Batley Theatre
4.6 (729 ratings)4.5 (115 ratings)
Art space including live performance, a dynamic exhibition program and meet-the-artist events.
Queen St, Huddersfield, HD1 2SP, United Kingdom
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsArt galleryBarCafeConference centerTheaters
Mercer Art Gallery
Mercer Art Gallery
4.5 (134 ratings)4.5 (211 ratings)
Gallery with a large collection of 19th and 20th-century fine art, plus temporary exhibitions.
31 Swan Rd, Harrogate, HG1 2SA, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseums
Mentioned by YorkshireLive
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"The Mercer Art Gallery is home to Harrogate district's art collection which consists of some 2,000 works of art, mainly from the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection includes works by William Powell Frith, Atkinson Grimshaw, Sir Edward Burne-Jones, Dame Laura Knight and Alan Davie. A changing exhibition programme for the main and North galleries ranges from national touring exhibitions of painting, photography, sculpture and crafts to exhibitions from the permanent collections to displays by local artists."
Mentioned by The Lawrance
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"The Mercer Art Gallery in Harrogate has a collection of over 2000 19th and 20th-century fine art pieces, along with temporary exhibitions running throughout the year. There are paintings, photography, sculptures and crafts on exhibit, including displays from local artists. Open 10am to 5pm Tuesday to Saturday, 2pm to 5pm Sunday, open on Bank Holidays, closes 4pm November to March."

Best Bakery and Cake Shops in Leeds

Wapentake
Wapentake
4.6 (765 ratings)
Vegan and gluten-free baked goods plus pub staples served in a cozy space pouring coffee and pints.
92 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DJ, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Leeds-List
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"Eating out in Leeds got reet gradely the moment Wapentake sprung onto the scene. Part cafe, part bar and 100% obsessed with God’s Own Country, this tasty hideout gives you a serious case of the warm and fuzzies by serving up Yorkshire favourites with true Yorkshire hospitality. There’s local beers, local gins and local ingredients too, like meat from Kirkgate Butchers and dairy delights from Whitakers Farmhouse Eggs."
Mentioned by Creative Tourist
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"Wapentake, 92 Kirkgate, Leeds, LS2 7DJ - Visit now. Freshness is the name of the game for this city centre cafe bar. The bread is baked on site daily and there’s an exhaustive range of coffees and teas – not to mention alcoholic drinks."
Mentioned by restaurantchoice.co.uk
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"Dedicated to the loveliness of Yorkshire, Wapentake is an artisan bakery, café, and bar. While not exclusively vegetarian, Wapentake does try to offer vegetarian versions of every dish that includes meat. Now that’s a commitment."
Greggs
Greggs
4.3 (104 ratings)
A chain bakery that prepares breads, savoury snacks, sandwiches and sweet treats.
18 Market Pl N, Ripon, HG4 1BW, United Kingdom
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Thug Sandwich Co.
Thug Sandwich Co.
4.8 (112 ratings)
2A Albert St, Harrogate, HG1 1JG, United Kingdom
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