The Temple Newsam Food Festival 2026: A Summertime Feast
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About this event
Temple Newsam's Food Festival returns with an expanded summer celebration featuring top chefs, live entertainment, and food vendors showcasing everything from street food to fine dining. This is a relaxed, family-friendly event where you can spend the afternoon sampling different cuisines, watching cooking demonstrations, and enjoying entertainment with children of all ages.
The festival spans the Temple Newsam grounds, so there's plenty of space to spread out with a picnic blanket and take your time discovering favourite stalls. It's the kind of event where you can graze throughout the day rather than commit to one sit-down meal, which works well for families with varied tastes.
Saturday 15 August 2026 – Monday 16 March 2026
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What to bring
- Picnic blanket or folding chairs to secure a comfortable spot for eating and watching entertainment
- Sunscreen and hats for all the family, as there's limited shade across the grounds
- Reusable water bottles and snacks for younger children between vendor visits
- Cash and card, as not all food stalls accept card payments
- Hand sanitiser, wet wipes, and a small pack of tissues for after eating
- A soft play mat or cushion if you have very small children who need to sit down regularly
Top tips
- Arrive by mid-morning to beat the crowds and find a good spot without battling for space
- Check which chefs are doing demonstrations before you go and plan your timing around the ones your family wants to watch
- Visit food stalls you're curious about during off-peak times (before noon or after 3pm) to avoid lengthy queues
- Bring a change of clothes for younger children or pack extra wipes, as eating outdoors can get messy
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as you'll be moving between stalls throughout the day
- Download the event schedule if available so you don't miss live entertainment your children will enjoy
Suitable for all ages. Families with young children may find quieter areas away from the main crowds more comfortable, and there are typically family-friendly food options available at food festivals.
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Temple Newsam
Temple Newsam House, Temple Newsam Road, Colton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, LS15 0AE, United Kingdom, LS15 0AE
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All parking is council-operated parking which is paid. A large event parking space will be available in the field next door, in-front of Temple Newsam Road. This will be on the grass field next to Temple Newsam South Car Park