West Yorkshire

Eastern Loop

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Overview

From Leeds, make your way to Headingley and then onto Harewood House. Pause at Wetherby before touring Lotherton Hall. Enjoy Castleford and then explore Pontefract before continuing on to Nostell Priory. Visit Wakefield and then finish up at the National Coal Museum.

Leeds

Take in the attractions of the city of Leeds – where you can choose from a wealth of museums and galleries, the Royal Armouries, or enjoy the open market of Kirkgate. There are plenty of places to eat, drink and shop including the redeveloped water front.

Headingley

Visit the Yorkshire Cricket Museum at the famous cricket ground, browse the Bowery art gallery, or visit Cottage Road Cinema – the oldest cinema in Leeds. Headingley is also well known for its range of restaurants.

Harewood House

Harewood House is an impressive stately home where you can explore the rooms filled with many masterpieces including Chippendale furniture and treasures. Outside you can explore the extensive gardens, grounds and farm experience.

Wetherby

Wetherby is an award winning floral town full of historic architecture and surrounded by wonderful scenery. Check out a heritage trail, visit Sandringham Park, explore the impressive Bramham Castle or head to the Wetherby Racecourse for a flutter.

Lotherton Hall

Lotheron Hall is an Edwardian country hall and estate where you can explore a collection of artworks, artefacts, exhibits and experience life in Edwardian times. Outside you can stroll the gardens and maybe even catch sight of the grazing deer.

Castleford

Visitors can take in the town’s Roman history and magnificent glass collection at Castleford Museum and explore the history of Queen’s Mill – complete with 20 sets of grinding stones. Shoppers should head for Outlet Shopping Village – home to a number of stores and leisure activities. Cross the S shaped bridge for views of the weir.

Pontefract

A bustling market town just waiting to be explored – discover the story of liquorice, head to historic Pontefract Castle and visitor centre or enjoy a day at the Pontefract Racecourse.

Nostell Priory

Built in the 18th century, Nostell Priory is a stunning house surrounded by 300 acres of gardens, lakes, woods and parkland. Explore the house to discover a fabulous interior and a fantastic collection of Chippendale furniture.

Wakefield

Wakefield is surrounded by picturesque inspiring landscapes. Visitors can enjoy the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, the Hepworth Gallery on the historic Calder River waterfront and a range of festivals throughout the year.

N.C.M Museum

Get kitted out with a hard hat and travel 140m below ground to experience life as a coal miner at this great attraction or stay above ground where you can take a tour and discover the history of coal mining from a range of exhibits and displays.

Overview

1

Leeds

2
3.2 miles

Headingley

3
7.4 miles

Harewood House

4
6.9 miles

Wetherby

5
9.2 miles

Lotherton Hall

6
7.9 miles

Castleford

7
3.0 miles

Pontefract

8
6.1 miles

Nostell Priory

9
5.4 miles

Wakefield

10
6.4 miles

N.C.M Museum

What to see and do…

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Hebden Bridge Camping | West Yorkshire

Hebden Bridge Camping Site, Smithy Lane, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 7HT

Village Hotels | Headingley

186 Otley Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 5PR

Malmaison Hotel | Boutique Hotel in Leeds

1 Swinegate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4AG

TeamSport Indoor Karting- Leeds

South Accommodation Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 1NQ

Diggerland Yorkshire

Willowbridge Lane, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5NW

Leeds Art Gallery

Leeds Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3AA

About the Eastern Loop Trail

Distance:55 miles
Cities / Towns:10
Number Of Businesses:6

Leave the great northern city of Leeds, travelling to the suburbs of Headingley before arriving at magnificent Harewood House to explore the house and grounds. Call at Wetherby and then arrive at Lotherton Hall and enjoy discovering the house and estate. Pause in the Roman town of Castleford – and browse the shops – before arriving in the market town of Pontefract. Take in Nostell Priory and then experience the waterfront at Wakefield before finishing up underground at the National Coal Museum.

Houses & Castles

Explore the impressive houses and gardens at Harewood House and Lotheron Hall. And then soak up the history of Bramham Castle and Pontefract Castle.

Going Underground

Take a trip to the National Coal Mining museum and discover the history of coal mining – head down 140m underground to experience the life of a coal miner.

Shop 'til You Drop

Shoppers can enjoy the shopping experience of Leeds and the surrounding towns or head for Castleford – home of the extensive Outlet Shopping Village for a range of designer labels and well known brands.

Also Nearby

Hebden Bridge Camping | West Yorkshire

Hebden Bridge Camping Site, Smithy Lane, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX7 7HT

Village Hotels | Headingley

186 Otley Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 5PR

Malmaison Hotel | Boutique Hotel in Leeds

1 Swinegate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 4AG

TeamSport Indoor Karting- Leeds

South Accommodation Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 1NQ

Diggerland Yorkshire

Willowbridge Lane, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5NW

Leeds Art Gallery

Leeds Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3AA

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