Visitor attractions and information - Garforth
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National Museum of Photography, Film &
Television, Bradford, West Yorkshire Tel: 01274 202030 The
National Museum of Photography, Film & Television was established
in 1983 and attracts over 750,000 visitors each year. The museum
has a collection of over three million items. www.nmpft.org.uk.
About 11 miles west of
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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. About
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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
4 miles west of Garforth. |
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Harewood
House, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG Tel: 0113 218 1010 Harewood House
is home to the Queen's cousin, the Earl of Harewood. The House
is set in spectacular grounds with formal gardens, a sweeping
terrace and woodland walks. There is an outstanding art collection,
splendid State Rooms and a fascinating 'Below Stairs' exhibition.
An unusual feature is the Bird Garden.
www.harewood.org. About
10 miles north of Garforth. |
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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 6 miles west of Garforth. |
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