Best Museums in Newton-on-Ouse

We've collected top 10 mentioned museums in Newton-on-Ouse from other articles such as Best in York Guide, Lonely Planet, The Ladybirds' Adventures.

Best Museums in Newton-on-Ouse

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
Rail museumMuseumsHistory museumSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Britain Visitor - Travel Guide To Britain
York Museums
"The National Railway Museum is a world class museum dedicated to the glory days of Britain's railways. Opened in 1975 the museum is housed in a former steam locomotive depot within walking distance of York Station. The free museum displays over 100 locomotives and nearly 200 other items of rolling stock and presents the history of the railway from the early 19th century to the present day."
Mentioned by History Hit
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"The National Railway Museum in York is home to some of the country’s greatest feats of engineering, and tells the story of Britain’s railway innovation. The museum was founded in 1975 on the site of the former North York locomotive depot, where it still stands today. In the early days of locomotive transport, York was revered as the heart of the rail networks of the north."
Mentioned by Big 7 Travel
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"This part of the UK often conjures up thoughts of the great age of the railway. York’s National Railway Museum does the train-era serious justice, and you’ll get some cracking old-school photos when here. View this post on Instagram"
JORVIK Viking Centre
JORVIK Viking Centre
4.5 (4459 ratings)4 (6094 ratings)
A fully reconstructed Viking village complete with the sights and smells, and an adjoining museum.
19 Coppergate, York, YO1 9WT, United Kingdom
MuseumsArchaeological museumSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Vacationic
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"Another excellent museum experience that will keep the kids entertained, this interactive Viking experience even includes a theme-park-Esque ride!. Alongside 1,000 year old artifacts, you’ll find displays that aim to show you the sights, sounds and smells of 10th century Viking York in vivid detail. Actors in full period dress help illuminate and add depth to the experience."
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York Museums
"The Yorvik Viking Center was inspired by the Coppergate dig of 1978 which lasted 5 years and revealed York's Viking heritage. The 2017 reopening introduced a new multilingual ride experience featuring animatronic Viking era residents replete with authentic smells. Moreover, all new galleries feature the collection of 1000 year old Viking artifacts."
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 firstdirectarena.com
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"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."
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 >>"
The Tetley
The Tetley
4.2 (436 ratings)3.5 (120 ratings)
Contemporary art gallery complex in an art deco former brewery HQ, with exhibitions, bar and dining.
Hunslet Rd, Leeds, LS10 1JQ, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsBarHeritage buildingLearning centerRestaurantArt MuseumsPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Leeds-List
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"The Tetley is a gallery like no other as a former brewery that’s now become three floors of art and workshops. They showcase emerging artists and show their work to a wider audience, from cool prints to boundary-pushing, immersive installations. Over the years, they’ve presented work by the likes of Jonathan Trayte, Joseph Buckley and Dora García, as well as big shows that sees local artists come together to collaborate."
Mentioned by Trip101
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"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Chemical Engineer used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Just south of the city center in Leeds is where you’ll find The Tetley. This modern art gallery opened in late 2013 and stands on the former Tetley’s Brewery."
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 Tripsget UK Travel & Lifestyle Blog
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"If you want to take a photo wearing a traditional medieval cape in some beautiful surroundings (as well as learn more about the relationship of science, religion and chemistry in the Middle ages in York), head to the Barley Hall, where you can do all that."
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..."
Fairfax House
Fairfax House
4.5 (254 ratings)4.5 (864 ratings)
Imposing Georgian townhouse museum with significant collections of furniture, paintings and clocks.
Castlegate, York, YO1 9RN, United Kingdom
MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Best in York Guide
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"Fairfax house is a grand, immaculately presented Georgian townhouse. Visitors can explore the elaborate dining room, elegant drawing room and the richly decorated bedrooms, though I think the museum’s highlight is the excellent basement kitchen. An adult ticket costs £7.50 with £3.00 for children."
Mentioned by viator.com
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"This 18th-century townhouse offers a glimpse into the tastes, fashions, and daily life of Georgian-era nobility. It began as the home of Viscount Charles Gregory Fairfax and then enjoyed brief stints as a gentlemen’s club, cinema, and dancehall before being restored to its Georgian-era glory."
Mentioned by Britain Visitor - Travel Guide To Britain
York Museums
"The elegant property dates from the mid-18th century and over the ages has been a Gentleman's Club, a Building Society and even a cinema. Exhibits include original clocks, clothing, furniture and paintings. The museum also hosts frequent temporary exhibitions."
York Art Gallery
York Art Gallery
4.3 (1162 ratings)4 (484 ratings)
Gallery featuring paintings & decorative arts from the 1400s to the present in an 1870s building.
Exhibition Square, York, YO1 7EW, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsArt Museums
Mentioned by Vacationic
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"Set inside a large and elegant building, an £8 million development back in 2015 has seen York Art Gallery rise to one of the best regional galleries in the country. Boasting 7 exhibition spaces across 2 floors and an outdoor Artist’s garden, there’s plenty to see for the art lovers visiting York, including an internationally significant collection of ceramics spreading across 2 galleries and temporary exhibitions that mean there is always something fresh to see. Keep your eyes out for works by hugely famous artists such as Turner and Hockney."
White Cloth Gallery
White Cloth Gallery
3.9 (59 ratings)4.5 (67 ratings)
Showcase for emerging and established artists hosting workshops, screenings and book signings.
24 Aire St, Leeds, LS1 4HT, United Kingdom
Event venueMuseumsArt galleryBarCafeFunction room facility
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
MuseumsBed & breakfastConference centerGardenHeritage museumHistory Museums
Mentioned by Britain Visitor - Travel Guide To Britain
York Museums
Mentioned by The Telegraph
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Top Best Chinese Restaurants in Newton-on-Ouse

Chop Suey House
Chop Suey House
4.5 (106 ratings)
71-73 Kitchener St, Clifton, York YO31 8RZ, United Kingdom
Chinese takeawayChinese restaurant
Mentioned by The Fruity Tart
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"Chop Suey House is a takeaway only establishment, as there is no restaurant and they do not have a delivery service. However, customers say that the quality of the food makes it worth making the trip to collect your takeaway. The portions are a good size, and customers praise the friendly service."
China Garden
China Garden
4.2 (56 ratings)
2 Dawson Terrace, Harrogate, HG1 2AW, United Kingdom
Chinese takeawayChinese restaurant
China Red
China Red
3.8 (36 ratings)
14 Woodhall Ave, Bradford, BD3 7BU, United Kingdom
Chinese takeawayChinese restaurant

Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Newton-on-Ouse

Distrikt Bar
Distrikt Bar
4.3 (299 ratings)
Wide menu of light tapas-style bites and cocktails in a stylish bar that hosts live DJs.
7 Duncan St, Leeds, LS1 6DQ, United Kingdom
BarHamburger restaurantNight clubRestaurant
Mentioned by Leeds-List
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"Renowned for their envious cocktail menu, you’ll be partying in this subterranean haunt like no other as it stays open until the early hours. It has attracted a quite frankly jaw-dropping list of the world’s biggest DJs, with the likes of Joey Negro, Nightmares on Wax, Octave One, DJ Format, Derrick May and Marshall Jefferson all having manned the decks in this intimate but atmospheric venue that’s a world away from where you’d usually see the biggest names in the business. Distrikt, 7 Duncan Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6DQ."
Mentioned by DesignMyNight
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"Nestled along Duncan Street you'll find Distrikt Bar, an underground drinking den and nightclub. During the day, the haunt offers beautiful cocktails in a calming setting, but just wait until the sun goes down and the music turns up - that's when the fun begins."
White Cloth Gallery
White Cloth Gallery
3.9 (59 ratings)4.5 (67 ratings)
Showcase for emerging and established artists hosting workshops, screenings and book signings.
24 Aire St, Leeds, LS1 4HT, United Kingdom
Event venueMuseumsArt galleryBarCafeFunction room facility
Craft Asylum #2
Craft Asylum #2
4.4 (174 ratings)
27-26 E Parade, Leeds, LS1 2AJ, United Kingdom
Bar

Best Breweries in Newton-on-Ouse

T&R Theakston Ltd
T&R Theakston Ltd
4.7 (59 ratings)4.5 (510 ratings)
Tours of a tower-style brewery where gravity draws beer down to its finished state, plus tasting.
The Brewery, Masham, Ripon HG4 4YD, United Kingdom
BreweryFood & Drink
BrewDog Leeds
BrewDog Leeds
4.5 (815 ratings)
No-nonsense chain bar specialising in the Scottish brewery's craft beers, with regular guest brews.
The White Cloth Hall, Crown St, Leeds LS2 7DA, United Kingdom
BarBeer gardenBeer hallBreweryPubRestaurant
Mentioned by DesignMyNight
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"Of course, Scottish craft brew purveyors BrewDog have earned their title as one of Leeds' best spots for a craft brew. With a dazzling array of creations on tap alongside a fridge full of bottles to explore, they're a top choice for refeshing beer and juicy burgers."
Nomadic Beers
Nomadic Beers
4.9 (19 ratings)
Unit 11, Sheepscar House, 15 Sheepscar St N, Leeds LS7 1AD, United Kingdom
Brewery
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Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Newton-on-Ouse

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Lil's On The Waterfront
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I Should Cocoa (York) - Mary Tuke
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