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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
Garforth.
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.
About 7 miles south of Garforth.
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 4 miles west of Garforth.
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.
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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