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York Gate Garden

August 14th 2008 07:30
York Gate Garden



York Gate is a serene one-acre garden tucked away behind the ancient church in Adel on the northern outskirts of Leeds. Created during the second half of the 20th century by the Spencer family , the picturesque garden boasts immense style and craftsmanship and is widely recognised as one of the most innovative small gardens in the country


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Lotherton Hall and Estate

June 30th 2008 04:35
Lotherton Hall



The Lotherton Hall and Estate is a plush country home within extensive grounds which includes a bird garden, cafe, nature trails, red deer park, and extensive family play area


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Fulneck Moravian Museum

June 25th 2008 02:00
Fulneck Moravian Museum


The Fulneck Moravian Settlement and Moravian Museum in Leeds is a unique settlement built by the Moravians in the mid-18th century


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Leeds Civic Hall

June 23rd 2008 22:02
Leeds Civic Hall


The Leeds Civic Hall on Calverley street opposite the Metropolitan University and General Infirmary was opened in 1933 by King George V and cost £360,000 to construct and furnish


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Abbey House Museum

June 20th 2008 23:49
Abbey House Museum


The Abbey House Museum in Leeds is a popular museum offering plenty to discover such as life in Victorian Leeds in the year 1880 and a great range of activities for people of all ages to enjoy


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Middleton Railway

June 18th 2008 11:30
Middleton Railway


Middleton Railway was first opened in 1758 and 250 years later, it's still going strong and boasts the title of the world’s oldest working railway


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Bramham Park

June 13th 2008 04:31
Bramham Park


Bramham Park is the greatest historic formal landscape containing early 18th century French-style formal gardens - woods, water and wild flowers - that are almost unique in England. The Park also has grand vistas and astonishing views that will take your breath away


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Thwaite Mills Watermill

June 6th 2008 22:45
Thwaite Mills


Thwaite Mills is a grand riverside museum where you will find a fully restored and working watermill. This centrepiece of the museum features two huge water-wheels that drive the mechanisms so be prepared to be amazed by the sheer power and force of this watermill - one of the best last remaining examples of its kind in Britain


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Armley Mills - Leeds Industrial Museum

June 2nd 2008 21:55
Armley Mills Leeds Industrial Museum


Armley Mills in Leeds is an award-winning industrial museum and once was the world's largest woollen mill


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Kirkstall Abbey

May 28th 2008 05:15
Kirkstall Abbey


Kirkstall Abbey is a museum located on the outskirts of Leeds centre and is famous as one of the most complete examples of a medieval Cistercian abbey in Britain


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Victoria Quarter

May 21st 2008 08:43
Victoria Quarter Leeds


The famous Victoria Quarter in Leeds is an upmarket Victorian shopping arcade containing high-end fashion outlets and exclusive boutiques


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