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Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds
LS5 3EH
Walk through the doors and be transported back to Victorian England for a great family day out.
With so much to see, this interactive and lively museum will enthrall kids and parents alike in it's recreation of 19th Century England.
Make sure to visit Stephen Harding Gate - an old-time version of the high street. If this retail therapy gets a bit much for you, stop off in the Hark to Rover- a recreation of a classic Victorian Inn.
Not for the faint-hearted is the poorer residential district of Abbey Fold. Learn about life and death in Victorian times and the material value of a few pennies. Compare the relatively warm and comfortable house of the successful Pawnbroker in stark comparison to the chilly premises of the undertaker.
For the truly brave, there is even a chance to take your seat in class at the local Methodist sunday school.
Finally, don't forget to see the displays of rare and interesting 19th Century toys and dolls on Harewood Square.
If you'd like a reminder of your visit, be sure to stop in the gift shop on your way out or treat yourself in the 'Gate House Cafe'.
Check the website regularly as there are often events on including days when real people wander the streets in full Victorian costume.
