Temple Newsam, Medieval commandry and house museum in Leeds, England
Temple Newsam is a Tudor-period mansion in Leeds arranged around a rectangular courtyard and surrounded by gardens and farmland. The building shows a mix of red brick and stone walls, with several wings reflecting different construction phases.
The estate belonged to the Knights Templar from the 12th century until the order dissolved and the crown took ownership. The Darcy family built the current house in the early 1500s, before the Ingram family later acquired the property and expanded it.
The rooms hold paintings, tapestries and furniture that show how wealthy families once lived and decorated their homes. Visitors can see the kinds of objects people valued and how they arranged their spaces for daily life.
A walk through the interior shows furniture and artworks from several centuries, while the outdoor grounds can be explored on foot. The working farm includes animals and offers insight into farming life, especially appealing to families with children.
The eastern part of the house holds a historic library with wooden paneling and bookshelves dating from the 18th century. Some rooms show original wallpapers and ceiling paintings uncovered during restoration work beneath later layers.
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