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Fun and learning go hand in hand in Leeds, and each of the city’s attractions offers something guaranteed to inspire and entertain young minds. The Royal Armouries is a great place for kids for all sorts of reasons, whether it's watching knights in full armour jousting in the tiltyard or just gawping at falconry displays. It's always worth looking out for their workshops too.
 
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Harewood House is great for all the family. It is home to the Queen’s cousin, the Earl of Harewood. The house combines stunning architecture with exquisite interiors, and the exterior consists of award-winning gardens and popular lakeside playground.
Harewood House
A splendid country estate featuring 18th century architecture, award-winning gardens, the Bird Garden and Yorkshire Planetarium.
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Over 8,000 spectacular exhibits in stunning surroundings make this world-famous collection of arms and armour a must-see attraction. An array of live action events and thrilling exhibitions can all be seen at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds.
Royal Armouries
This world-famous collection of arms and armour is a must-see attraction.
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The Abbey House Museum offers plenty to discover, and re-enacts Victorian Leeds. Once the gatehouse to Kirkstall Abbey, this museum also has a great range of activities for all to enjoy.
Abbey House Museum
For an incredible adventure through time, visit Abbey House Museum and be transported back to the Leeds of the 1880s.
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Once the site of the world’s largest woollen mill, Armley Mills, Leeds Industrial Museum showcases exhibits such as the steam engines, old-fashioned cinema, watermills and great spinning mules.
Armley Mills – Leeds Industrial Museum
The history of textiles, clothing, engine and locomotive manufacturing can all be discovered at Armley Mills.
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Bramham Park contains early 18th century French-style formal gardens almost unique in England. With grand vistas and astonishing views, Bramham Park, near Leeds, should not be missed.
Bramham Park
Bramham Park contains early 18th century French-style formal gardens almost unique in England.
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A programme of evening and daytime weekend walks takes place each year in Leeds. Guided countryside rambles are available and a Leeds City Guide leads the walks. There are also guided tours for coach parties to suit all tastes including city introductions.
Guided Walks
A programme of evening and daytime weekend walks around Leeds.
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The Henry Moore Institute is an award-winning building that not only displays magnificent sculpture exhibitions, but is also a centre of study and research. Based in Leeds city centre, the gallery also contains a sculpture reference library and archive on the first floor.
Henry Moore Institute
Dedicated to the art of sculpture, this award-winning centre houses exhibitions, archives and resources for research.
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A great cinema to view film seasons, tours, new releases, childrens classics and the best in world cinema and retrospectives. The Hyde Park Picture House in Leeds boasts the traditional Saturday Matinée for children young and old.
Hyde Park Picture House
For the latest film seasons and tours, a thirst for education and the much adored Saturday matinée, look no further.
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Over 800 traders attend the recently renovated Kirkgate Market in Leeds, housed in impressive Edwardian buildings famous for their ornamental dragons, as well as the huge open-air market outside.
Kirkgate Market
The largest indoor market in Europe, attended by over 800 different traders.
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Kirkstall Abbey, an iconic landmark in the city of Leeds, is one of the best preserved monasteries in the UK. The Abbey has recently received a £5.5 million make-over from the Heritage Lottery Fund to help preserve this iconic landmark.
Kirkstall Abbey
Kirkstall Abbey is a spectacular and well-loved part of the Leeds skyline.
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