Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Great Preston

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Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Great Preston

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 Clear Choice
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"Basically, this is the ruins of a Christian monastery that was set within a public park right on the banks of a great looking river. Built during the 12th century by monks who had forsaken their home in Barnoldswick, the ruins are still preserved, and visitors can get a slice of history by admiring them. The abbey and the grounds look very relaxing and a pleasant day out will help one unravel all this and more."
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 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
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksFortressHeritage buildingHistoric SitesObservation Decks & TowersPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by UniAcco
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"Students can find it right between the Castle Museum and the Jorvik Viking Centre. Clifford’s Tower offers visitors stunning panoramic views over Old York, thus making it the ideal starting point for any visit to the city. There’s plenty to discover here, including the remains of York Castle built by William the Conqueror, a prison and a royal mint."
Mentioned by BSC (EN)
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"With breathtaking views of York, Clifford’s tower is an important stop off for anyone new to the city. Originally part of York Castle, the tower was built by William the Conqueror and has been used as both a prison and a royal mint."
Shambles
Shambles
4.6 (50 ratings)4.5 (13650 ratings)
14th-century timber-framed structures overhang this landmark road, once home to many butcher shops.
York, UK
Notable streetArchitectural BuildingsNeighborhoodsPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Roundhay Park
Roundhay Park
4.7 (9957 ratings)4.5 (2252 ratings)
Spacious nature area with gardens, walking trails & lakes, plus 2 playgrounds & sports fields.
Mansion Ln, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 2HH, United Kingdom
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
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"Within the cities of England, it’s often hard to find beautiful green locations, although they are plentiful outside of the cities. At just three miles north of Leeds City Centre you can find a whole 700 acres of rolling parkland, two clear lakes and woodland as far as the eye can see. Alongside the natural beauty of nature there are several formal gardens, and two playgrounds to keep your travelling children entertained."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"If you’re craving green space, head to one of the largest city parks in Europe to spend an afternoon walking the dog or simply sunbathing on one of the many lawns. Roundhay Park is a popular spot all year round with a variety of lakes, meadows and forests to walk around and explore. Roundhay Park | © Chemical Engineer / Wikimedia | © Chemical Engineer / Wikimedia"
Hope Pastures
Hope Pastures
4.7 (110 ratings)5 (57 ratings)
Weetwood Ln, Weetwood, Leeds LS16 5PH, United Kingdom
Non-profit organizationNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by Leeds-List
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"Here’s one of the best farms in Leeds for kids, but with a difference. Hope Pastures is all about rescuing and rehabilitating horses, ponies and donkeys. After they’ve managed to do that, they let people come and visit the animals seven days a week, learning all about them and how tp look after them as you go."
Ponderosa Zoo
Ponderosa Zoo
4.3 (1197 ratings)3.5 (286 ratings)
Therapy venue with full wheelchair access, a reptile room, zipwire slide, sandpit and soft play.
Off Smithies Ln, Liversedge, Heckmondwike, WF16 0PN, United Kingdom
ZooNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Hexthorpe Park
Hexthorpe Park
4.2 (567 ratings)3.5 (14 ratings)
209 Urban Rd, Doncaster, DN4 0HH, United Kingdom
ParkNature & Parks
Billy Wood
Billy Wood
4.5 (48 ratings)4.5 (4 ratings)
Westfield Ln, Kippax, Leeds LS25 7LJ, United Kingdom
Nature preserveNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
DENSO Marston Nature Reserve
DENSO Marston Nature Reserve
4.6 (30 ratings)4.5 (15 ratings)
Baildon, Shipley, BD17 7AX, United Kingdom
Nature preserveNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas

Best Donuts in Great Preston

Dukes Donuts & Coffee
Dukes Donuts & Coffee
3.9 (199 ratings)
148b Cardigan Rd, Burley, Leeds LS6 1LU, United Kingdom
Donut shop
Krispy Kreme Bradford
Krispy Kreme Bradford
4.4 (85 ratings)
Longtime chain serving a variety of donut flavors & shapes, plus coffee & frozen drinks.
The Broadway Centre Management Suite, Kiosk K11, Hall Ings, Bradford BD1 1JR, United Kingdom
Donut shop
Krispy Kreme Doncaster
Krispy Kreme Doncaster
5 (8 ratings)
Longtime chain serving a variety of donut flavors & shapes, plus coffee & frozen drinks.
Interchange, Upper North Mall The Frenchgate, Doncaster DN1 1SW, United Kingdom
Donut shop

Free Museums in Great Preston

The Cooper Gallery
The Cooper Gallery
4.5 (211 ratings)4.5 (65 ratings)
Small art gallery grown from Cooper's own collection, now with works by Turner and Prunella Clough.
Church St, Barnsley, S70 2AH, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsArt Museums
Elsecar Heritage Railway
Elsecar Heritage Railway
4.5 (358 ratings)4.5 (76 ratings)
The Railway Office, Wath Road, Elsecar, Barnsley S74 8HJ, United Kingdom
Rail museumMuseumsHeritage museumSpecialty MuseumsRailways
Mentioned by planetware.com
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"Located about 10 miles from Sheffield, the Elsecar Heritage Railway is dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and expansion of one of the area's oldest railway lines. Highlights include an impressive collection of historic locomotives and rolling stock that once belonged to the South Yorkshire Railway. Budding engineers can even learn to drive a steam train through one of the railway's "footplate" courses (they also offer a number of fun themed excursions)."
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
Rail museumMuseumsHistory museumSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by History Hit
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"The National Railway Museum in York is home to some of the country’s greatest feats of engineering, and tells the story of Britain’s railway innovation. The museum was founded in 1975 on the site of the former North York locomotive depot, where it still stands today. In the early days of locomotive transport, York was revered as the heart of the rail networks of the north."
Mentioned by The Ladybirds' Adventures
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"The National Railway Museum is a fantastic free museum, especially for kids. It’s a huge museum that you could easily spend most of the day at. There are over 100 trains on display from 19th-century trains to the present day."

Best Arts and Culture Places in Great Preston

Assembly House
Assembly House
4.9 (15 ratings)
44 Canal Rd, Armley, Leeds LS12 2PL, United Kingdom
Art gallery
Mentioned by theskinny.co.uk
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"Take a short bus or cab ride outside of the city centre and head down by the canal for this fantastic artist-led studio and project space, situated inside an old textiles mill. Assembly House was created to provide affordable solutions for artists to work and share ideas through a co-operative working environment. The 8x8m project space has hosted exhibitions of sculpture, video installation and paintings, and the friendly, dedicated team are on hand behind the makeshift bar to offer a refreshment or chat about the work on display."
Mentioned by Leeds-List
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"Assembly House is an artist-led gallery and studios in a converted Victorian textiles mill on the banks of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal. Open since 2015, it’s one of the best spaces and galleries in Leeds where local creatives can work on their practice and collaborate on ideas. The resident artists run the gallery’s exhibition programme, curating a line-up that shows off their own work and welcomes artists from around the UK."
blue tree gallery
blue tree gallery
4.6 (7 ratings)
23 Bootham, York, YO30 7BW, United Kingdom
Art gallery
Mentioned by york.independentlife.co.uk
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"Established in 2011, Blue Tree is an independent contemporary art gallery on 23 Bootham – unmissable with its striking blue front and tall, glass windows. With a welcoming and informal atmosphere and attracting first time buyers and collectors alike, Blue Tree showcases a wide range of original paintings, original prints, ceramics & jewellery from established artists both local and international. They are also Art Council approved with the ‘Own Art’ scheme – an easy and affordable way to collect art with interest free installments, making the buying process simple for a variety of budges and hold six exhibitions a year."
Henry Moore Institute
Henry Moore Institute
4.3 (166 ratings)3 (46 ratings)
One of the largest sculpture galleries in Europe with 3 spaces for temporary exhibitions.
74 The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AH, United Kingdom
Art galleryShopping
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Born and bred in Yorkshire, Henry Moore is one of the most revered sculptors of our time. Moore has left his legacy all around the world in the form of his iconic bronze statues, which can be found on the moors of the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, all the way to the heart of Hong Kong’s Central District. Having been a long-standing advocate for accessible public art, the Henry Moore Institute was established by the man himself more than 30 years ago as a centre for the celebration and appreciation of visual arts."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Art lovers will relish the opportunity to explore this extensive collection of the sculpture works of Henry Moore with over 15,000 objects including drawings and textiles on display. The gallery also features a variety of temporary exhibitions from other artists, and it hosts regular evening events, talks and discussions."
Mentioned by TripHobo
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"The Foundation's headquarters at Perry Green in Leeds exhibits large collections of Henry Moore’s work, the English sculptor and artist. The collections include sculptures in stone, wood, plaster and bronze, drawings and sketchbooks, graphic work, and preparatory materials such as found objects and maquettes."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Great Preston

Ruth Apartments
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ibis budget Leeds Centre Crown Point Road
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$29 /night
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Bluebell Cottage, Saxton Grange. Adjacent to the ever popular Primrose Cottage
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$130 /night*
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