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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 Tudor–Jacobean mansion. It has one of
the largest collections of Chippendale furniture in the country.
About 7 miles northwest of Castleford.
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.
XSCAPE CASTLEFORD (Located at J32 off M62), Xscape Ltd, Colorado
Way, Glasshoughton, Castleford WF10 4TA. The country’s biggest
REAL snow slope, Europe’s 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.
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.
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.
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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