Manor House Gallery &
Museum
Castle Yard, Church St, Ilkley, LS29 9DT Tel: 01943 600066
Description:
Elizabethan House built on the site of a Roman fort, with
part of the Roman wall still visable. There are displays of Roman
relics, plus collections of 17 & 18c farmhouse parlour &
kitchen furniture. The art gallery exhibits contempoary works by artists and craftsmen.
Location:
A660 (from Leeds) to Ilkley; behind Ilkley Parish church
on A65 (the A660 becomes the A65)
Opening Times:
Wed-Sat 11-5, Sun 1-4
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
Unconfirmed
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Middleton Colliery
Railway
Moor Rd, Hunslet, LS10 2JQ Tel: 0113 271 0320
Description:
The first authorised railway (in 1758), which then became
the first to succeed with steam trains (in 1912). Steam trains still
run every weekend
Location:
near Leeds centre - J45 off M1, or follow signs from A61
Opening Times:
Moor Road Station open for viewing every weekend. Trains
run Apr-early Jan (weekends)
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
Station entry free. Return train fare (Moor Rd - Middleton Park) £1.60, children 80p
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National Coal Mining Museum For
England
Caphouse Colliery, New Rd, Middlestown, WF4 4RH Tel: 01924
848806
Description:
One of Britain's oldest working mine shafts. 450 ft
underground one can see the conditions of mining in the early 19c
recreated. Features include (above & below ground) pit ponies,
'paddy' train rides, nature trail & adventure playground.
Location:
On A642 between Wakefield & Huddersfield
Opening Times:
Daily 10-5
Disabled Access:
No
Admission Prices:
£5.60, children £4.15
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National Museum of
Photography, Film & Television
Pictureville, Bradford, BD1 1NQ Tel: 01274 727488
Description:
Intercative displays & reconstructions illustrate the
history & future of the media. The main attraction is IMAX, UKs largest cinema screen - it is over 5 storeys high!
Location:
Bradford
Opening Times:
Tue-Sun & BHs 10.30-6
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
Unconfirmed
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Nostell Priory
WF4 1QD Tel: 01924 863892
Description:
A fine Palladian house, built for the Winn family in the
18c. An additional wing & many of the state rooms were designed
by Adam. Fine Collection of Chippendale furniture, specially made for
the house. Delightful lakeside walks through the grounds.
Location:
Off A638 SE of Wakefield
Opening Times:
29 Mar-26 Oct. Mar-Jun. Sep-Oct, Sat 12-5, Sun 11-5. Jul-4
Sep, Sat-Thu 12-5, BH Mons & Sun 11-5
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
House & Grounds £3.80, children £2. Grounds only £2.50, children £1.30
NT
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Oakwell Hall
Nutter ln, Birstall, WF17 9LG Tel: 01924 326240
Description:
Moated Elizabethen manor house, plus extensive Country Park, period gardens, equestrian centre, & adventure playground
Location:
6m SE of Bradford
Opening Times:
Daily
Disabled Access:
Yes. Herb garden for the blind
Admission Prices:
Unconfirmed
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Piece Hall
Halifax, HX1 1RE Tel: 01422 358087
Description:
Built in the 18c by the Merchants of Halifax as a trading
place for pieces of cloth. Piece hall now houses an industrial
museum, art galleries, antique shops, book shops etc. There is also a
market on fri & Sat and a flea market on Thursdays. Ring for
details of exhibitions, workshops, activities & special events taking place throughout the year
Location:
Halifax
Opening Times:
Daily 10-5. Museum Tue-Sat 10-5, sun 2-5. Gallery Tue-Sun
10-5
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
Unconfirmed
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Pontefract Museum
Salter Row, Pontefract, WF8 1BA Tel: 01977 797289
Description:
Exhibitions & displays illustrating Pontefract's
history from prehistoric times to the present day
Location:
J33 off M62
Opening Times:
Mon-Sat 10.30-5, Sun 2.30-5
Disabled Access:
Yes
Admission Prices:
Unconfirmed
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