Smeaton at Temple Newsam
Saturday, 5 September 2026
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Temple Newsam Estate, Leeds, LS15 0AE
Leeds Museums & Galleries
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Join a guided walk to discover the history of John Smeaton at Temple Newsam.
John Smeaton was the greatest civil engineer of the 18th century and the founder of the profession in Britain.
This tour explores the grounds of Temple Newsam for remaining evidence of Smeaton’s pump, and ventures inside the house to view the surviving well — not normally on view to the public.
Booking essential. Tickets were not yet on sale at the time of listing — check the Leeds Museums & Galleries event page for booking.