Location: West Yorkshire
Top Things to do in West Yorkshire
10 Nature & Parks in West Yorkshire That You Shouldn't Miss
West Yorkshire is a metropolitan county in England. It is an inland and in relative terms upland county having eastward-draining valleys while taking in moors of the Pennines and has a population of 2.2 million. West Yorkshire came into existence as a metropolitan county in 1974 after the passage of the Local Government Act 1972.
Restaurants in West Yorkshire
1. The Bride Stones & Wizard of Whirlaw
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Turpindick - Drummore, United Kingdom
What can I say you’ll have to visit to feel the energy going through this place ,great for dogs or just taking kids even for a sketch or a paint day ,sitting in heaven ,you can say why people say Yorkshire is God’s country
2. Yorkshire Sculpture Park
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4.5 based on 4,160 reviews
Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP) is the UK’s leading outdoor art gallery and an international centre for modern and contemporary sculpture. It is an independent charitable trust and registered museum situated in the 18th-century Bretton Hall estate in West Yorkshire. Founded in 1977 by Executive Director Peter Murray, YSP was the first sculpture park in the UK, and is the largest of its kind in Europe, providing the only place in Europe to see Barbara Hepworth’s 'The Family of Man' in its entirety alongside a significant collection of sculpture, including bronzes by Henry Moore and site-specific works by Andy Goldsworthy, David Nash and James Turrell. YSP mounts a world-class, year-round temporary exhibitions programme including some of the world’s leading artists across six indoor galleries and 500 acres of open air. YSP also offers an outstanding learning and family programme, award-winning shops and restaurants, a varied events programme, and a beautiful setting to enjoy nature.
Reviewed By 1949etwall - Ashbourne, United Kingdom
We find this a superb destination- easily accessible, good walks, interesting sculptures and other artistic installations, quality shop and good food. In particular we have always found the other visitors courteous and considerate- probably because the visitor base is family orientated. Highly recommended.
3. Cartwright Hall
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4.5 based on 163 reviews
Reviewed By 829philips - Menston, United Kingdom
Having lived within 8 miles of Cartwright Hall all my life (50 years plus) this was unbelievably my first visit and what a treat. The Hall and grounds are magnificent and the exhibits (as an art lover) were quite wonderful. So many noted and popular original pieces (huge Hockney display, Lowry, Lichtenstein) to name a few. And incredibly it was free to enter!!! Multiculturalism is also celebrated and offered a great insight into Bradford's history relating to this. Although in the depths of Autumn when I visited, I could appreciate how amazing it will be to go again in the Spring or Summer to get the full benefits of the quite spectacular landscaped gardens and Lake. I have now run out of superlatives so will let you decide yourselves.
4. Temple Newsam
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4.5 based on 1,140 reviews
One of the great country houses of England set within a Capability Brown landscape surrounded by beautiful parkland which includes a working rare breeds farm, Temple Newsam has so much to offer visitors.Famous as the birth place of Lord Darnley, notorious husband of Mary Queen of Scots, Temple Newsam House is a truly impressive Tudor-Jacobean mansion. Described as the Hampton Court of the North with over 40 lovingly restored rooms to view, it is now home to one of the most important collections of decorative arts. Explore the treasures of silver, ceramics, fine art, Chippendale furniture, and wallpaper all housed within the Tudor Jacobean Mansion. Discover the stories of the people who lived at Temple Newsam by joining one of our regular weekly tours or picking up the FREE audio guide. Look out for holiday activities and craft fun for all ages and the changing programme of talks, concerts and theatre. Visit our special, changing programme of exhibitions. Take time to visit the gift shop offering a range of products inspired by the collections within the House followed by lunch or tea in the Stables Tea room. Explore the lakeside walks and gardens of delphiniums, rhododendrons, flocks and asters. See a variety of rare breed animals in Home Farm. Enjoy some leisure time and book our football pitches, enjoy a round of golf, walk in the woods and discover the folly or explore the bridle paths.
Reviewed By tonypr33c3 - Leeds, United Kingdom
My favourite of Leeds' parks, Temple Newsam has it all: extensive grassed areas for playing or relaxing, woodland walks, a large children's play area, a rare breed farm, a stately home to look around, Capability Brown designed formal gardens and a golf course. Coming soon is a Go Ape treetop adventure area too. It's about a 15 minute drive east from the city centre but well worth a visit for the whole family. Look out for activity days in school holidays when lots of additional activities are put on to keep the little people entertained.
5. The DalesWay
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4.5 based on 102 reviews
Reviewed By BeatriceH561 - Exeter, United Kingdom
This section is a dream along the river through gorgeous villages. We stayed at The Buck Inn in Buckden, very walker and dog friendly
6. RSPB Fairburn Ings nature reserve
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4.5 based on 388 reviews
Nestled between Leeds, York and Wakefield, Fairburn Ings is an exciting site for family activities and serious wildlife watching. Over the last 60 years it has transitioned from coal face to wild place; an ex-industrial site rich in heritage and an important site for breeding and wintering wildfowl.
Reviewed By briansY5157YC - Castleford, United Kingdom
Fairburn Ings is a great place to go if you just love birds and walking, plenty of hides to sit and watch the birds and well protected from the weather.
7. Golden Acre Park
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4.5 based on 689 reviews
Reviewed By AllanC1604 - Sheffield Green, United Kingdom
Beautiful park with a biggish car park good for bird watching/photography especially in the Yorkshire wildlife part (far side of park)where you can get Kingfishers and Mandarin ducks etc...fairly close if you go in the hides, there is a cafe across from the car park
8. Roundhay Park
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4.5 based on 2,517 reviews
Reviewed By passingtrade2018 - Leeds, United Kingdom
Roundhay park is the second largest park in Europe, it has two lakes. The large lake is prefect to walk, or jog, some time people ride their bikes around the big lake which can be a little off putting. There is a nice café for Lunch, or just coffee, a children’s safe pay ground is next to the café. Prefect for a nice walk. There is a car park, and swans and duck to feed.
9. Hardcastle Crags
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 612 reviews
Reviewed By RAINYSNOWS
This is a great place to walk your dog .It is really beautiful - a wooded area with paths leading to different parts to explore .There is a big NT car park at the entrance , once parked you are free to amble at your own pace and enjoy spotting wildlife . good day out .
10. Lister Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 241 reviews
Reviewed By Jet742483
A lovely wander round a beautiful well kept large park area . Nature at its best with squirrels running around and people feeding the ducks and geese. Visited the boating pool cafe ...Wow...have to say the food and presentation was excellent...even the cutlery was brought in a sealed sterile bag...very Covid 19 aware. Lots of family's enjoying a lovely Day....and plenty of space for everyone
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