Abbey House Museum

Victorian Leeds comes to life at the Abbey House Museum, where recreated streets, shops and houses show how the locals once lived – right down to a trip to the pub or attending a class in the neighbourhood Sunday School. It’s a family-orientated attraction, with regular special events featuring staff in Victorian costume plus games and activities, and you can combine a visit with a look at the nearby ruins of Kirkstall Abbey. Take the train to Headingley – the museum is only a quarter of a mile or so from the station.