Historic Sites in Birkin

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Historic Sites in Birkin

York Minster
York Minster
4.6 (12374 ratings)4.5 (13961 ratings)
Gothic cathedral with vast stained glass windows, interactive Undercroft exhibition and tower tours.
Deangate, York, YO1 7HH, United Kingdom
CathedralSights & LandmarksChurchArchitectural BuildingsSacred & Religious SitesHistoric Sites
Kirkstall Abbey
Kirkstall Abbey
4.6 (3470 ratings)4.5 (1092 ratings)
Atmospheric, well preserved 12th-century abbey ruins with a visitor centre and tree-filled parkland.
Abbey Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkMuseumSacred & Religious SitesHistoric Sites
Mentioned by AverageLives
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"Step back in time and explore the historical ruins for free at Kirkstall Abbey. Unquestionably, the remarkable architecture is a sanctuary for all curious souls and historians alike. Learn about life as a monk in one of the most complete Cistercian monasteries in the UK and explore rich British history throughout the abbey."
Mentioned by Yorkshire Tots to Teens
Top 10 Things to do at Leeds Museums & Galleries Summer 2021
"Kirkstall Abbey has a wooly great summer of sheep themed activities in the abbey!. Cistercians loved their sheep and they Kirkstall Abbey will celebrate that fact with a baa-tastic trail. Pick up or download a trail to find the whole flock and discover the different types of sheep that the UK call home."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Must see attractions in Leeds, England
"Leeds' most impressive medieval structure is beautiful Kirkstall Abbey, founded in 1152 by Cistercian monks from Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire. These days the city makes good use of it as an atmospheric..."
Clifford's Tower, York
Clifford's Tower, York
4.2 (3127 ratings)4 (1966 ratings)
13th-century castle keep, built on a grass mound, formerly used as a prison and royal mint.
Tower St, York, YO1 9SA, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksFortressHeritage buildingHistoric SitesObservation Decks & TowersPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Top 10 Museums And Galleries In York
"Small but perfectly formed, Clifford’s Tower offers, among other things, splendid views across the city and York Minster from its circular platform up high. It also tells an interesting tale, often referred to as York Castle, the site dates back to 1068 when William the Conqueror was busy trying to rid the north of Vikings and built a number of castles on his way. While many battles raged over the centuries (the murky Jewish massacre of 1190 cast a long shadow), York Castle’s role evolved, including stints as a prison and a royal mint."
Mentioned by Vacationic
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"At one point the majestic centerpiece of York Castle, this historic keep has had a long and troubled life. Originally built to intimidate and subdue the Viking north by William the Conqueror, it has been twice burned to the ground in its lifespan. The other surviving fragments of the castle (such as the bailey wall and parts of the south gatehouse) blend seamlessly into the bustling city streets."
Mentioned by Tripsget UK Travel & Lifestyle Blog
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"To see a fantastic panorama of York and take some great photos, head to the Clifford’s Tower. The entry price is a bit high for what the place has to order. However, it’s excellent for photos that you’re going to take there."
Temple Newsam
Temple Newsam
4.6 (3473 ratings)4.5 (1012 ratings)
Grand residence standing in parkland and filled with priceless art and antiques plus a working farm.
Temple Newsam Rd, Leeds, LS15 0AE, United Kingdom
Nature & ParksEvent venueHistorical landmarkMuseumParkHistoric Sites
Mentioned by TripHobo
Cultural Attractions in Leeds
"Structured in an impressive Tudor- Jacobean fashion, Temple Newsam mansion is set within 1500 acres of enticing parklands, housing rare breed farm and displaying a rich history through its 500 years old country mansion. As you enter inside the mansion, you will come across some of the finest decorative art treasures.The place is also famous as the birth place of Lord Darnley, the notorious husb...Read more"
Mentioned by Trip101
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"Temple Newsam, one of the romantic places to go in Leeds, is a historic site with vast grounds and gardens where you two can take a stroll. Take in its 500-year-deep history all recounted in its glorious 1,500-acres (607-hectares) mansion ground. The temple’s walls — where royalty once walked — are full of history."
Abbey House Museum
Abbey House Museum
4.6 (451 ratings)4.5 (371 ratings)
Family-friendly site opening a window onto 19th-century life in Leeds with shops, houses and an inn.
Abbey Walk, Abbey Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH, United Kingdom
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Leeds-List
50 Must Visit Landmarks and Attractions in Leeds
"You wouldn’t know it from the outside, but inside Abbey House Museum you’ll find a recreated Victorian street. Explore the high street, with its traditional shops full of old artefacts, nip into the Rover Inn to see what a pub was like back in the day and even call by the undertakers for a slightly more grisly glimpse of the past. Don’t miss the Childhood Galleries where you can marvel at 19th century toys, with everything from dolls’ houses to penny slot machines."
Mentioned by Citylife UK
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"During the Victorian Period, the Industrial Revolution changed Britain, turning it from a rich but agricultural nation to the modern country it is today. Abbey House Museum captures these exciting times, recreating shops, pubs and houses from the 19th century. Wander through Victorian streets and see how the people of Leeds lived two hundred years ago, and see if you can spot what has changed and what’s stayed the same."
Mentioned by Citi-Wise
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"Experience life as a Victorian at Leeds’ Abbey House Museum. Neighbouring the stunning Kirkstall Abbey, this museum has recreated Victorian-era streets, filled with old shops, pubs and a Sunday school building. Each street is a wonderful experience, with costumed actors helping to transport you back to northern life in 19 century England."
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
4.6 (684 ratings)4.5 (609 ratings)
1350s building where merchants congregated, with a chapel & an alms house (open daily in summer).
Fossgate, York, YO1 9XD, United Kingdom
History museumSights & LandmarksEvent venueHistorical landmarkNon-profit organizationWedding venueArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites
Mentioned by viator.com
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"As the name implies, York’s Merchant Adventurers were merchants. They traded along the English coast, northern Europe and sometimes as far as the Baltic and Iceland, bringing back an assortment of desired goods to York. The city was an important river port and the wealthiest city in Northern England, second only to London for most of the Middle Ages, allowing the merchants to make enough money to build the Hall between 1357 and 1361."
Mentioned by iknow-uk.com
York Museums
"Merchant Adventurers’ Hall on Fossgate is one of the finest medieval guild halls in existence. A fascinating museum also available for weddings and events (great vintage fairs take place here), the venue’s centrepiece is the Great Hall where medieval merchants once gathered. A collection on display inside includes a range of fine silver, paintings and furniture."
Mentioned by Britain Visitor - Travel Guide To Britain
York Museums
"The Merchant Adventurers' Hall is a restored medieval guildhall dating from the 14th century. The Great Hall is Britain's largest timber-framed building still used for its original purpose. The hall is still used by the Company of Merchant Adventurers of the City of York, now a charitable organization."
Experience Barnsley Museum & Discovery Centre
Experience Barnsley Museum & Discovery Centre
4.5 (183 ratings)4.5 (240 ratings)
Charming museum devoted to the heritage & culture of the region with hands-on exhibits & films.
Town Hall, Church St, Barnsley S70 2TA, United Kingdom
Local history museumMuseumsHistoric SitesHistory MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Emley Moor
Emley Moor
4 (127 ratings)
Leys Ln, Emley, Huddersfield HD8 9QY, UK
BuildingSights & LandmarksArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites
Wentworth Woodhouse
Wentworth Woodhouse
4.6 (1454 ratings)4.5 (732 ratings)
Europe's largest privately owned house, combining baroque and Palladian architecture, with tours.
Wentworth, Rotherham, S62 7TQ, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksGardenHeritage buildingHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
York Guildhall
York Guildhall
5 (1 ratings)4.5 (10 ratings)
St Martins Courtyard, Coney St, York, YO1 9QL, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksGovernment BuildingsHistoric Sites

Best Museums in Birkin

York Castle Museum
York Castle Museum
4.6 (3918 ratings)4.5 (8510 ratings)
A recreated Victorian cobbled street with costumed guides and period rooms including a schoolroom.
Tower St, York, YO1 9RY, United Kingdom
Historical place museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by galtreslodge.uk
York Attractions
"Lots of things to do, including learning about the history of the building, which was once a prison – hear what crimes some of its inmates had committed. The best part (in our opinion) is the recreated Victorian Street, Kirkgate – a cobbled street with traditional shops to visit. VISIT THEIR WEBSITE >>"
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Must see attractions in York, England
"This excellent museum has displays of everyday life through the centuries, with reconstructed domestic interiors, a Victorian street and a prison cell where you can try out a condemned man's bed – and it could be..."
York Mansion House
York Mansion House
4.5 (85 ratings)4.5 (68 ratings)
Tours are offered of this historic home, built for the Lord Mayor in 1732 & still in use.
St. Helen’s Square, York, YO1 9QL, United Kingdom
MuseumsHistorical landmarkLocal history museumWedding venueGovernment BuildingsHistoric SitesHistory MuseumsSpecialty MuseumsPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Best in York Guide
12 Best Things to do in York
"This pink facade building on St. Helen’s Square (near Betty’s Tea Rooms) is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of York and has only recently opened to the public. The grand, 800 year old house showcases collections of silverware and ceramics, ceremonial items used by the Lord Mayor as well as recreated 18th century bedrooms and dining rooms. The downstairs kitchen has interactive exhibits and equipment to learn about Georgian cooking ."
Mentioned by GPSmyCity
City Walk: York's Historical Architecture, York, England
"The Georgian-style Mansion House in York is the home of the city's Lord Mayors during their term in office. This is the earliest purpose-built house of this sort still in use – it predates the Mansion House in London by at least 20 years. The foundation stone for the building was laid in 1725, and it was completed seven years later, in 1732."
Mentioned by viator.com
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"Located in the center of the city, the Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of York. But along with being a home, this historic house is popular with visitors. The Mansion House exhibits an impressive collection of paintings, silver and furniture."
Leeds Art Gallery
Leeds Art Gallery
4.4 (1228 ratings)4 (280 ratings)
Large collection of 20th-century art with Craft Centre and Design Gallery for mixed media displays.
The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AA, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsArt Museums
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The 10 Best Contemporary Art Galleries In Leeds
"The undisputed home of contemporary art in the region, Leeds Art Gallery is the go-to place for a little artistic stimulation in the North. The building is one of the most recognisable in the city, and its Victorian clock tower remains synonymous with Leeds’ historic skyline. Dubbed a collection of “national importance,” the museum displays work from award-winning artists labelled a stroke of genius, to understated masterpieces from emerging talents with considerably less exposure."
Mentioned by firstdirectarena.com
Local Attractions
"Leeds Art Gallery offers you the chance to see work by some of the most important national and international artists all for free. It is home to one of the most signi¬ficant collections of 20th century British art in the country and offers a changing programme of exhibitions and displays throughout the year. Only 5 minutes walk from the arena"
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Part of the Yorkshire Sculpture Triangle, tie in a visit to the Henry Moore Institute with a walk around Leeds Art Gallery. The gallery is currently undergoing repairs to the roof and will reopen in October this year, when visitors will be treated to a series of interesting exhibits."

Best Asian Food Restaurants in Birkin

BENGAL PALACE (Authentic Asian Cuisine)
BENGAL PALACE (Authentic Asian Cuisine)
4.6 (120 ratings)
36 Smyth St, Wakefield, WF1 1ED, United Kingdom
Indian restaurantBangladeshi restaurantKashmiri restaurantSouth Asian restaurant
The Old Siam
The Old Siam
4.2 (264 ratings)
Wooden floors, batik wall hangings and traditional Thai dishes to eat in or take away.
126 Micklegate, York, YO1 6JX, United Kingdom
Thai restaurantAsian restaurantSoutheast Asian restaurant
Mentioned by Trip101
Top 10 Asian Restaurants In York, The UK
"For an authentic taste of Thai cuisine in York, The Old Siam is the place to check out. Aside from the food, the interiors and even the music are expressive of Thai culture. This restaurant is a great spot for dinner, particularly because it’s only open in the evenings."
Mentioned by York Mumbler
Eating Out in York with Kids
"We take pride in creating an exclusive Thai, fine dining experience. Our chefs use fresh ingredients, spices, and herbs to create textures, flavours, and aromas on every single dish. Food delivery is available and we are open Tuesday to Sunday from 5 – 9 pm."
Café FeVa
Café FeVa
5 (21 ratings)
Red House Antique Centre, 1 Duncombe Pl, York YO1 7ED, United Kingdom
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Best Takeout Food Restaurants in Birkin

Ecco Pizzeria
Ecco Pizzeria
4.4 (639 ratings)
Airy eatery with stripped wooden floors, offering wood-fired pizza and Italian-style ice cream.
93 Otley Rd, Headingley, Leeds LS6 3PS, United Kingdom
Pizza restaurantIce cream shopItalian restaurantPizza deliveryPizza Takeout
Mr Happy
Mr Happy
4.2 (74 ratings)
92 Agbrigg Rd, Wakefield, WF1 5AS, United Kingdom
Pizza TakeoutFast food restaurantItalian restaurant
Graveleys Fish And Chips
Graveleys Fish And Chips
4.3 (108 ratings)
The Core, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 6JD, United Kingdom
RestaurantTakeout Restaurant
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Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Birkin

The Barn
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4.8 (39 reviews)
Harmony House
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$60 /night
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4.8 (124 reviews)
Glencoe Villa Guesthouse
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$64.5 /night
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