10 must-see attractions within 1 hour of Oulton Hall, Yorkshire
There’s so much to see and do when you stay at Oulton Hall. Here are some of our favourite attractions within one hour’s drive.
The Royal Armouries Museum
18 minute drive from Oulton Hall
Visit the home of the UK’s national collection of arms and armour where you’ll find over 4,500 objects on display, live combat demonstrations and even the largest animal armour in the world!
Perfect for: History fans
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Leeds Art Gallery
22 minute drive from Oulton Hall
From a Victorian dollhouse and Georgian clothing to a William Hogarth engraving and actual human remains, you’ll find a vast collection of art at the Leeds Art Gallery.
Perfect for: Art lovers
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The Switzerland of Yorkshire
60 minute drive from Oulton Hall
Get your hiking boots out and test yourself on a 4 and a half hour walk with friends while taking in some stunning scenery.
Perfect for: Those who love the great outdoors
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Tropical World
25 minute drive from Oulton Hall
Get close to a wide variety of exotic animals at Tropical World including parrots, butterflies and turtles. You’ll also find the largest collection of tropical plants outside of Kew Gardens.
Perfect for: A family day out
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Kirkstall Abbey
28 minute drive from Oulton Hall
Explore the historic ruins of Kirkstall Abbey, one of the best-preserved Cistercian monasteries in the country, founded over 800 years ago. Go back in time, learn about life as a monk and explore the history of the abbey in the interactive Visitor Centre.
Perfect for: An educational day out
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The Grand Theatre & Opera House
23 minute drive from Oulton Hall
Get together with friends or family and catch a show at the Leeds Grand Theatre which has been entertaining audiences since 1878.
Perfect for: A fun evening
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Harewood House Trust
32 minute drive from Oulton Hall
Enjoy exhibitions of contemporary art and stroll through 100 acres of exquisite gardens at Harewood House, a beautiful country home built in the 18th century.
Perfect for: History fans
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Wessenden Moor and Butterley Reservoir
60 minute drive from Oulton Hall
Look out for wildlife on this picturesque Yorkshire walk through the northern edge of the Peak District. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for the deer!
Perfect for: A summer day
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Hope Pastures
29 minute drive from Oulton Hall
Spend quality time with horses, ponies and donkeys at Hope Pastures, where animals are rescued, rehabilitated, and re-homed.
Perfect for: Animal lovers
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Temple Newsam
16 minute drive from Oulton Hall
With over 500 years of history, Temple Newsam is bursting with treasures and tales. Explore the atmospheric house, immerse yourself in years gone by and marvel at the beautifully crafted interiors.
Perfect for: A family day out
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