Best History Museum in Kirkstall

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Best History Museum in Kirkstall

National Railway Museum York
National Railway Museum York
4.7 (18135 ratings)4.5 (16474 ratings)
Railway history and artefacts, with 300 vehicles including steam world record holder, the Mallard.
Leeman Rd, York, YO26 4XJ, United Kingdom
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York Museums
"The UK’s National Railway Museum in York is one of the world’s largest and free to enter!. A mecca for railway enthusiasts and a superb family attraction, the museum doesn’t just trace the history of Britain’s railways from the early 19th century through to the present, it also digs deep into the international history of rail. Historic British steam locomotives on display in the Great Hall include the Mallard and an exact replica of Stephenson’s Rocket (from which all locomotives can trace their roots)."
Yorkshire Museum
Yorkshire Museum
4.4 (989 ratings)4 (950 ratings)
Five galleries showcase archaeological treasures plus displays of rare animals, birds and fossils.
Museum Gardens, Museum Street, York YO1 7FR, United Kingdom
MuseumHistory Museums
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Offering a variety of both local and historical artefacts originating from the Roman and Viking period, Yorkshire Museum is comprised of four insightful collections which include biology, geology, archaeology and astronomy. Situated in the beautiful area of the York Museum Gardens, the Yorkshire Museum was one of the first purpose-built museums in the country. Hosting a variety of community projects for adults and workshop programmes for children, Yorkshire Museum provides a vast array of history and knowledge."
Mentioned by South Yorkshire 4 days itinerary
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"Having parked right next to the museum gardens, our very first destination in York was the Yorkshire Museum. The Yorkshire museum is set within a ten-acre botanical garden, established in the 1830s by the Yorkshire Philosophical Society. This garden is incredibly peaceful and the perfect place to walk around ."
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
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Mentioned by Around York
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"The Merchant Adventurers’ Hall is a museum, wedding and hospitality venue, regularly hosting vintage and wedding fairs. The museum hosts collections including silver, furniture and paintings and is open during the summer months. 721 metres from the Minster.Fossgate, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9XD, United Kingdom"
Barley Hall
Barley Hall
4.4 (426 ratings)4 (557 ratings)
Restored former priory dating from 14th century, with high-ceilinged great hall and exposed timbers.
2 Coffee Yard, York, YO1 8AR, United Kingdom
MuseumsHistorical landmarkHistory museumArchitectural Buildings
Mentioned by Britain Visitor - Travel Guide To Britain
York Museums
"Barley Hall is a (somewhat controversial) restored medieval townhouse and hospice dating from 1386. The building was built by the monks of Nostell Priory and was once home to the Lord Mayor of York. The house is decorated to recall the late 15th century home of William Snawsell."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"This restored medieval townhouse, tucked down an alleyway, includes a permanent exhibition of life in the times of Henry VIII. It was once the home of York’s Lord Mayor. The centrepiece is a double-height banquet..."
Salts Mill
Salts Mill
4.6 (3322 ratings)4.5 (1727 ratings)
Imposing and elegant former mill housing art galleries, select shopping outlets, a cafe and a diner.
Victoria Rd, Saltaire, Shipley BD18 3LA, United Kingdom
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Horsforth Village Museum
Horsforth Village Museum
4.5 (14 ratings)4 (15 ratings)
5 The Green, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5JB, United Kingdom
MuseumHistory Museums
Mentioned by Citi-Wise
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"The pretty suburb of Horsforth has a lot of history behind it. It was once the most populous village in the United Kingdom, in the latter part of the 19 century. On top of that, the village was personally thanked by US President Bill Clinton in 2000 for raising funds to build HMS Aubretia during WWII."
Courthouse Museum
Courthouse Museum
3.8 (8 ratings)4 (70 ratings)
Minster Rd, Ripon, HG4 1QS, United Kingdom
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DIG: An Archaeological Adventure
DIG: An Archaeological Adventure
4.4 (337 ratings)4.5 (357 ratings)
Archeology museum where children unearth replica historical finds in hands-on excavations.
St Saviour's Church, St Saviourgate, York YO1 8NN, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by york360.co.uk
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"At DIG, you get to discover only the most exciting archaeological artefacts from the 2000 years of history hidden under the streets of York. Our four excavation pits are filled with Roman, Viking, Medieval and Victorian finds, so you can grab a trowel and dig up the clues that show how people lived in these times. DIG, St Saviour's Church, St Saviourgate, York YO1 8NN"
Mentioned by The Ladybirds' Adventures
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"Part of the Jorvik group, this attraction is an introduction to archaeology for kids. It’s suitable for all ages. My toddler enjoyed the under 5’s play area on the second floor whilst my 5 year old did some stained glass painting."
York Army Museum
York Army Museum
4.5 (221 ratings)4.5 (200 ratings)
Snug war museum spotlighting local WWI regiments, with military exhibits & interactive activities.
3 Tower St, York, YO1 9SB, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by viator.com
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"With one of the country’s most important regimental collections, York Army Museum offers visitors an immersive insight into 300+ years of Yorkshire military history. Learn about the Royal Dragoon Guards and Yorkshire Regiment through interactive exhibits, centuries-old artifacts, and audiovisual displays."
Mentioned by Britain Visitor - Travel Guide To Britain
York Museums
"York has been an important military base since the IX Legion was here in Roman times. York Army Museum displays a large and diverse collection dedicated to The Royal Dragoon Guards, The Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire and The Yorkshire Regiment. All have a long connection to the city."
Workhouse Museum
Workhouse Museum
4.6 (315 ratings)4.5 (348 ratings)
Museum in a former Victorian workhouse with vagrant cells, dining halls & a restored kitchen garden.
Allhallowgate, Ripon, HG4 1LE, United Kingdom
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Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Kirkstall

Jino's Thai Cafe - Passionately Independent
Jino's Thai Cafe - Passionately Independent
4.4 (459 ratings)
Popular family-run BYOB restaurant and takeaway serving Thai street food in an informal atmosphere.
Jino's Thai Cafe, 38 North Ln, Headingley, Leeds LS6 3HU, United Kingdom
Thai restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Roots and Fruits
Roots and Fruits
4.5 (254 ratings)
Light and airy cafe within Grand Arcade for vegetarian and vegan food and a wide menu of exotic tea.
10- 11 Grand Arcade, Leeds, LS1 6PG, United Kingdom
Vegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Another small spot (it might be worth booking ahead) with mouth-watering vegetarian food, Roots & Fruits has been a favourite of vegetarians in Leeds for 25 years, tucked inside the beautiful Grand Arcade. Choose from a variety of classic dishes such as veggie lasagne, falafel or a variety of vegetarian burgers, alongside a rotating array of specials and the taste medley of the jerk jackfruit. If you’re not feeling particularly peckish, this is also a great spot to pop in for a light bite or a delicious cake and a cup of coffee."
Mentioned by leedsbeckett.ac.uk
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"Roots and Fruits is a plant-based café, located in the stunning Grand Arcade in Leeds city centre. Their menu is mainly vegan but does have some vegetarian options, with fairtrade coffee accompanying their tasty food, the vast majority of which is made completely from scratch. Order a vegan or vegetarian breakfast and get a complimentary coffee or pot of tea with it."
Anams Restaurant
Anams Restaurant
3.6 (776 ratings)
Kashmiri dishes in a cavernous space with mezzanine level, stained-glass roof and glass balustrades.
211 Great Horton Rd, Bradford, BD7 1RP, United Kingdom
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Top Best French Restaurants in Kirkstall

Le Bistro Des Amis
Le Bistro Des Amis
4.6 (401 ratings)
Simple restaurant with a menu mixing the best of France and Yorkshire, plus regular themed evenings.
1 Jerry Croft, Skipton, BD23 1DT, United Kingdom
French restaurantBarBistroFine dining restaurant
Mentioned by Park Leisure
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"Savour the best cuisine of both France and Yorkshire at the elegant Le Bistro De Amis. Pop in for a coffee and sweet treat, relish a freshly prepared salad or sandwich or treat a loved one to a meal from their A La Carte offering. Menu specialities include chargrilled venison, pan roasted chicken breast and twice-cooked pork belly."
Sous Le Nez
Sous Le Nez
4.6 (468 ratings)
Cavernous basement dining room for French menu to eat with something from the 40 page wine list.
The Basement, Quebec House, 9 Quebec St, Leeds LS1 2HA, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Sous Le Nez is a charming French bistro based in the city centre. There are many highlights at this low-ceiling restaurant, which impresses with its charming décor and carefully picked, traditional French dishes. For example, there is the award-winning Yorkshire venison haunch steak served with venison sausage, or the succulent seared pigeon breast; alternatively, guests can pick the seared fillet of cod, crab and tarragon crust, or the clams and mussels and samphire in garlic butter."
Mentioned by Visit Leeds
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"This well-established favourite in the heart of Leeds continues to pull the crowds and hardly surprisingly, since it goes on providing what people want at…"
Le Caveau Restaurant
Le Caveau Restaurant
4.8 (125 ratings)
English and French food served in a 16th-century cellar with beams, stone walls and vaulted ceiling.
86 High St, Skipton, BD23 1JJ, United Kingdom
French restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Park Leisure
Local Area - Littondale, Yorkshire
"Soak up the unique atmosphere of Le Caveau Restaurant while in Skipton. With barrel vaulted ceilings, original beams and exposed stonework, this 16th Century building will be hard to forget. All of the eatery’s dishes are locally sourced, seasonal and made with French cooking techniques in mind."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"Thanks to the stylish decoration there's no hint that this 16th-century cellar was once a prison for sheep rustlers. It's now one of Skipton's best bistros, offering a seasonal menu built lovingly around fresh... Top ChoicePub Food in Richmond"
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"Thanks to the stylish decoration there's no hint that this 16th-century cellar was once a prison for sheep rustlers. It's now one of Skipton's best bistros, offering a seasonal menu built lovingly around fresh..."

Popular Gardens in Kirkstall

Parcevall Hall Gardens
Parcevall Hall Gardens
4.7 (196 ratings)4.5 (195 ratings)
24 hillside acres featuring formal & woodland gardens with specimens from around the world.
Skyreholme, Skipton, BD23 6DE, United Kingdom
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"At Skyreholme near the village of Appletreewick in Wharfedale, Parcevall Hall is a Grade II* listed manor house with 24 acres of stunning landscaped gardens that are perfect for picnics. The gardens are one of the most peaceful places to visit in the Yorkshire Dales."
The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre
The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre
4.5 (377 ratings)4.5 (124 ratings)
Active convent and former school, now home to local history/religious exhibitions, library and cafe.
17 Blossom St, York, YO24 1AQ, United Kingdom
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Museum Gardens
Museum Gardens
4.6 (5057 ratings)4.5 (1934 ratings)
Large gardens surrounding Yorkshire Museum, with mature trees, Roman ruins and medieval abbey.
Museum St, York, YO1 7FR, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by UniAcco
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"Visiting the Museum Gardens is yet another free activity to do in York. On a nice, summer’s day you can bring a picnic here and relax on a bench or the grass. You can also explore the ruins of the medieval St. Mary’s Abbey, or simply visit The Yorkshire Museum."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"In the grounds of the peaceful Museum Gardens, you can see the Multangular Tower, a part of the City Walls that was once the western tower of the Roman garrison's defensive ramparts. The Roman stonework at the..."

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