Get hands-on practical understanding of raising farm animals and observing wildlife at our Temple Newsam Campus, located on the picturesque Home Farm. A great opportunity to experience one of Europe’s largest working rare breed farms, students will also have access to the animal care centre, which is home to small mammals and exotic animals.
There are many ways you can get to us.
Get some fresh air on your way to and from college – walking has many benefits from physical fitness to improved mental health. You can set your own pace and know that you’re doing your bit for the environment by walking into college.
Fun fact – a short daily walk can increase productivity by up to 30%.
Coming from further afield, or wanting to beat the traffic? Cycling is a great form of exercise providing plenty of health benefits, as well as being kind to the environment.
Visit the Leeds City Bikes Scheme for more information about hiring a bike – this option may work out as more affordable than buying a bike, and is convenient if you don’t have storage at home for your own bike. And explore local cycle routes here!
Fun fact – regular cycling can improve sleep – improved sleep has a huge amount of health benefits.
There are several convenient and affordable travel options available for getting to Temple Newsam campus from Leeds.
Public transport is more eco-friendly than driving and offers regular services within Leeds and to neighbouring towns and cities.
Via a 20 minute walk, there are regular buses to nearby Selby Road and New Temple Gate available from Leeds city centre. Student tickets tend to be lower in cost than adult tickets and railcards and passes, where available, offer discounted prices. For ticket information, click here, and for current timetables, click here for buses and click here for trains.
Fun fact – Leeds used to have a tram network – it was closed down in the late 50s. Trams are set to return to Leeds in 2030.
Students studying at the Temple Newsam Campus can reach us using our Campus bus – this service departs from Quarry Hill at 8.40am, going directly to Temple Newsam without any stops. The return journey departs at 4.40pm, costing only £5 per learner per week (free if you’re on a bursary).
If travelling by car is your preferred method of transport, why not car share? It can save you money by splitting the cost of fuel and parking, is better for the environment in that it can reduce congestion and if you sign up for a lift share scheme you could make new friends.
Fun fact – car sharing can speed up your journey as it allows you to use the 2+ person lanes – handy at peak travel times.
Accessible via a number of major roads through Leeds, it is possible to drive to us, however, we encourage all staff and students to use alternative methods of transport where possible. If driving to Temple Newsam campus please be advised there is paid council parking available on site at Temple Newsam House.
Fun fact – Our School of Sustainable Technologies and Motor Vehicle students work on real cars – including electric vehicles.
We may be able to help with the cost of travel to and from college. Please visit our Financial Support page for details.
Transport in Leeds – from cycle routes to car hire; bus routes to rail improvement schemes – find all things travel here.
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Building work for the exciting new facilities at Temple Newsam was fully approved earlier this year; construction started in August 2025 and completion is expected by next summer. The £6 million project will deliver a brand new building for our students, alongside the restoration of a listed structure that will be repurposed for office space.
Facilities will include seven classrooms, a reception area, a dog grooming salon, a workshop, and dedicated student social spaces – all on track to welcome the class of September 2026
