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. 

Royal Armouries 5050

The Royal Armouries Museum  

18 minute drive 

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!  

Leeds Art Gallery  

22 minute drive Â 

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.     

Tropical World 5050

Tropical World  

25 minute drive

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.  

The Switzerland of Yorkshire  

60 minute drive

Get your hiking boots out and test yourself on a 4 and a half hour walk with friends while taking in some stunning scenery.  Â 

Kirkstall Abbey 5050

Kirkstall Abbey  

28 minute drive 

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. 

The Grand Theatre & Opera House  

23 minute drive

Get together with friends or family and catch a show at the Leeds Grand Theatre which has been entertaining audiences since 1878.

Harewood House 5050

Harewood House Trust  

32 minute drive

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.  

Wessenden Moor and Butterley Reservoir  

60 minute drive

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!  Â 

Temple Newsam 5050

Temple Newsam  

16 minute drive

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.    

Hope Pastures 

29 minute drive

Spend quality time with horses, ponies and donkeys at Hope Pastures, where animals are rescued, rehabilitated and re-homed.  Â