LOCATION FOCUS - TEMPLE NEWSAM, LEEDS
Temple Newsam is a magnificent Tudor-Jacobean mansion set in over 1500 acres on the east side of Leeds. The house itself is breathtaking, with decor spanning the ages. Interiors range from the Tudor period to the height of Victorian splendour. The grounds incorporate woodland, formal gardens a working farm and parkland designed by Capability Brown in the 18th century. View map
As well as being one of Leeds premier tourist attractions, Temple Newsam has proved to be a welcoming and versatile host to film crews in recent years, attracting a wide range of productions, including:
The One Show, History Of Hair, BBC 1, 2009
Pitstop Productions filmed in various locations in the House for a new Sony PSP game: Invisimles featuring Brian Blessed, 2009
Red Riding, Channel 4, 2008
Powerful Text, BBC Learning/Children's Education, 2008
Micawber, Period Drama starring David Jason, ITV1, 2000
The Big Bang, Children's Education Series of ITV1, 2000
