Must See Sights and Landmarks in Farsley Area

We've collected top 10 mentioned sights and landmarks in Farsley from other articles such as campsites.co.uk, york360.co.uk, Around York.

Must See Sights and Landmarks in Farsley Area

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 Culture Trip
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"Beloved by locals looking to escape the city centre, Kirkstall Abbey is the ruins of a Cistercian monastery set within a public park on the banks of a picturesque river. The abbey was built in the early 12th century by monks who had left their previous home in Barnoldswick. The ruins are remarkably well preserved and are free for visitors to wander around and admire."
Mentioned by TripHobo
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"Set in beautiful parkland situated along the banks of the River Aire, the Kirkstall Abbey is an example of a medieval Cistercian abbey in Britain. Restoring its historic architecture, the abbey also displays nature through its wildlife and greenery. The abbey was founded by Henry de Lacy, baron of Pontefract, who was one of the leading landholders in the North."
Mentioned by Yorkshire Tots to Teens
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"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."
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 iknow-uk.com
York Museums
"Family friendly York Castle Museum is centrally situated near Coppergate Shopping Centre – green signs direct you to the ‘Castle Area’. Collections of Costume and Textiles, Military and Social History and a collection on York Castle’s most famous prisoner Dick Turpin, eventually hanged in 1739, all feature in exhibitions. A favourite with children, the recreated Victorian and Georgian rooms here display historic every day items from the collection of North Yorkshire country doctor John Kirk."
Mentioned by Wyld Family Travel
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"Seeing this amazing structure from the street is brilliant and free. It sits perfectly on top of its hill overlooking the city. It is almost all that remains of York Castle built by William the Conqueror and today is looked after by English Heritage"
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 TripHobo
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"Abbey House Museum is one of those museums in Leeds which holds a number of activities for the children ranging from descriptive to interactive. This museum was short-listed for the Guardian ‘Kids in Museum family Friendly Award’ in 2011. The museum allows you to go back in time and wander in the Victorian Streets so as to see the life in 19th century Leeds."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"The Abbey House Museum, once the Great Gate House to Kirkstall Abbey, contains meticulously reconstructed shops and houses that evoke Victorian Leeds, plus rotating exhibitions mostly aimed at kids."
York City Walls
York City Walls
4.6 (61 ratings)4.5 (8628 ratings)
Remnants of a stonework enclosure around a rectangular fortification, erected in 71 CE.
Unnamed Road, York, YO1 7LJ, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksAncient RuinsHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Bradford Ice Arena
Bradford Ice Arena
4.1 (551 ratings)3 (112 ratings)
Ice-skating arena with viewing gallery, hockey/skating tuition, seasonal events and a dance studio.
19 Little Horton Ln, Bradford, BD5 0AD, United Kingdom
Ice skating rinkSights & LandmarksArenas & Stadiums
Mentioned by Bradford Life
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"Whether you are an amateur like me or a figure skater, the ice arena offers public skating sessions as well as options to privately book the rink. Have you watched the Netflix show, “Spinning Out” and got inspired to skate?. Just take a five-minute walk from campus and get your skates on to start training!"
Holy Trinity Church
Holy Trinity Church
4 (10 ratings)
Boar Ln, Leeds, LS1 6HW, United Kingdom
Anglican churchSights & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by Leeds-List
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"This Grade I listed Georgian church was nearly lost in the 1950s, but was saved when church officials decided that it was a building of historical and architectural importance. While it’s still a place of worship, Holy Trinity Church is also a lively community space and they put on all manner of events for you to enjoy, including art exhibitions, vintage fairs and live music – the acoustics are fantastic. Holy Trinity Church, Boar Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6HW."
Craven Court Shopping Centre
Craven Court Shopping Centre
4.3 (805 ratings)4 (104 ratings)
High St, Skipton, BD23 1DG, United Kingdom
Gift shopSights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Swithens Farm
Swithens Farm
4.3 (635 ratings)3.5 (295 ratings)
Swithen's Ln, Rothwell, Leeds LS26 0BT, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksFarms
Mentioned by Leeds-List
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"There’s something for all ages at Swithens Farm in Rothwell. They have an open farm the kids will love from Tuesday to Sunday, featuring the likes of cows, pigs, rabbits, ducks, geese and two irresistibly cute micro pigs called Molly and Millie. Alongside the animals, they also have a play barn or those up to the age of 11."
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 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"

Top Rated Parks to Visit in Farsley

Burley Park
Burley Park
4.3 (341 ratings)
27 Vinery Rd, Burley, Leeds LS4 2LB, United Kingdom
Park
Mentioned by The Dog People by Rover.com
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"Address & map:27 Vinery Rd, Burley, Leeds LS4 2LB, United Kingdom. Sometimes leg stretches don’t require a vast green space, particularly for the little-limbed pals among us. In those cases, Burley Park is a city centre salvation: a small dog-friendly park that provides enough good smells for even the most inquisitive of pups–particularly those still on the lead–as well as frisbee space for the older members of the clan."
Hemsworth Water Park
Hemsworth Water Park
4.4 (1512 ratings)3.5 (128 ratings)
Park featuring lakes with a sandy beach, pedalo rides, fishing and wildlife areas and playground.
Hoyle Mill Rd, Kinsley, Pontecraft WF9 5JB, United Kingdom
Water parkWater & Amusement ParksPark
Golden Acre Park
Golden Acre Park
4.7 (1148 ratings)4.5 (637 ratings)
Large out-of-town park with ornamental gardens, a wildflower meadow, cafe kiosk and wildfowl lake.
Otley Rd, Bramhope, Leeds, LS16 8BQ, United Kingdom
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Golden Acre Park is popularly known for its circular lakeside walk. This 136 acres of park also offers amazing gardens and tea rooms that you can certainly enjoy. It is also near other famous parks and attractions like the Breary Marsh and Adel Dam in case you would want to go on an ultimate nature adventure."

Best French Bakery in Farsley

Insomnia Coffee Company
Insomnia Coffee Company
4.2 (227 ratings)
Chain branch selling fair-trade coffee and chocolate, plus tea, sandwiches and salads.
Albion St, Leeds, LS1 5AT, United Kingdom
Coffee shop
Mentioned by trinityleeds.com
Shops
Ice Hut Creamery
Ice Hut Creamery
4.4 (80 ratings)
160 Allerton Rd, Bradford, BD8 0AA, United Kingdom
Dessert shopCake shopDessert restaurantIce cream shop

Best Rated Movie Theaters in Farsley

Leeds University Union
Leeds University Union
4.5 (649 ratings)4.5 (49 ratings)
2 Lifton Pl, Woodhouse, Leeds LS2 9JZ, United Kingdom
Student unionConcerts & ShowsSupermarketEducational sitesTheaters
City Varieties Music Hall
City Varieties Music Hall
4.8 (948 ratings)4.5 (354 ratings)
Ornate, restored 19th-century music hall for behind-the-scenes morning tours, live music and comedy.
Swan St, Leeds, LS1 6LW, United Kingdom
Live music venueConcerts & ShowsBarEvent venuePerforming arts theaterTheaters
The Carriageworks
The Carriageworks
4.5 (425 ratings)4.5 (34 ratings)
Forward thinking theatre venue tasked with advancing audiences for live performance in the region.
3 Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD, United Kingdom
Performing arts theaterConcerts & ShowsTheaters
Mentioned by Leeds-List
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"If you’re looking for a more intimate environment for a night of comedy in Leeds, look no further than the Carriageworks Theatre. The venue puts on a vast and diverse array of entertainment all year round – and they get more than their fair share of comedy too. They’ve had visits from the likes of Mitch Benn, The Reduced Shakespeare Company, Tape Face, Patrick Monahan and The Clean As Possible Comedy Show over the past few years."
Mentioned by Visit Leeds
Leventhorpe Vineyard
"A 45 – 60 minute show packed with interactive fun and games for the whole family. This show is all about children’s ideas and stories…"

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Farsley

Best Western Bradford Guide Post Hotel
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$82 /night
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4.2 (55 reviews)
Live in Leeds Nazarene Apartments
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$112.5 /night
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4.7 (14 reviews)
Mill Apartment, Saltaire. (Leeds/Bradford)
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$95.85 /night
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