Visitor attractions and information - Castleford
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Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Road, off Selby
Road, Leeds LS15 0AE Tel: 0113 264 5535 Temple Newsam is one
of the great historic estates in England. Set within over 1500
acres of parkland, woodland and farmland landscaped by Capability
Brown in the 18th century, it is a magnificent TudorJacobean
mansion. It has one of the largest collections of Chippendale
furniture in the country. About
7 miles northwest of Castleford. |
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Leeds
City Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds LS1 3AA Tel. 0113 247 8248.
The gallery comprises one of the best collections of British
Art outside London, including works by Turner, Cotman, Cozens
and Girtin. Through the support of the Henry Moore Foundation,
the Gallery has bought many important sculptures and can boast
a modern sculpture collection second only to that of the Tate. About 8 miles northwest of Castleford. |
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XSCAPE CASTLEFORD (Located at J32 off M62),
Xscape Ltd, Colorado Way, Glasshoughton, Castleford WF10 4TA.
The countrys biggest REAL snow slope, Europes tallest
indoor ice climbing walls, 2 rock climbing walls, an aerial assault
course, indoor skateboard park, Laserzone, bowling, multiplex
cinema, 20 bars and restaurants. www.xscape.co.uk. On the outskirts of Castleford. |
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Pontefract Castle, Castle Chain, Pontefract
WF8 1QH Tel: 01977 723440 A notorious 12th century stone motte
and bailey fortress standing high on a ridge, with a great ditch,
barbican and two stone walled outer baileys. The site is owned
by Wakefield Museums & Arts Department. About 3 miles south of Castleford. |
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Nostell
Priory (NT), Doncaster Road, Nostell, Wakefield WF4 1QE Tel:
01924 863892 Palladian house built in 1733 by James Paine, where
Chippendale started out his career by making furniture especially
for the house. National Trust charges apply. About 6 miles southwest of Castleford. |
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Pontefract Racecourse, 33 Ropergate, Pontefract
WF8 1LE Tel: 01977 703224 - Pontefract is one of the best appointed
courses of its kind in the country. There are modern bars and
refreshment areas in all enclosures. www.pontefract-races.co.uk. About 2 miles south of Castleford. |
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