| PLACES
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Leeds is a vast
place brimming with a rich history and a wide range of
exciting places to visit.
Some of the most beautiful stately homes are located within
Leeds. One of the finest is Temple Newsam House [map],
situated just off Selby Road, Leeds. Fully restored Temple
Newsam now offers visitors’ access to the famous
Red Bedroom and Georgian Library.
Centrally located in The Headrow, The Henry Moore Institute
[map]
is a fine Victorian Building renowned for its commitment
to new sculpture and is home to up to five exhibits a
year. Offering outstanding exhibits of visual arts the
Institute has become a real centre of community for the
arts in Leeds.
Galleries and studios come alive in this city. Exciting
venues and innovative installations attract a wide audience
and there’s sure to be something to appeal to every
taste.
The University Gallery [map]
at Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, occupies three rooms in a grade
two listed building and has a commitment to contemporary
exhibits as well as a popular permanent collection.
For something a little more unusual why not visit Thwaite
Mills Watermill [map]
in the beautiful village of Stourton, Leeds?
Thwaite Mills is one of the few working watermills in
the UK and visitors can see history come alive in a beautiful
canal setting, as Stourton is situated in close proximity
to the Aire and Calder Navigation.
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