Location: Leeds
Top Things to do in Leeds
Top 10 Nature & Parks in Leeds, England
Leeds, a city in West Yorkshire, England, was one of the leading centers of industry in Victorian England. The Leeds City Museum is a great place to brush up on local history, and many TripAdvisor travelers say no visit to town is complete without exploring the Royal Armouries. You’ll also find lovely parks and a lively restaurant scene, with many eateries specializing in international cuisine.
Restaurants in Leeds
1. Chevin Forest Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By Linzi3012 - Halifax, United Kingdom
Had a lovely few hours on the foot paths here, lovely views and a lovely walk. Parking was free which was a bonus. Could do with a few more picnic benches as just the odd one here and there. Went for a hot drink over the road.
2. Meanwood Valley Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By speedbird350 - Leeds, United Kingdom
Confession: prior to 2019 it had been 30 years since we’d been to Meanwood Park. As youngsters in the ‘70s we’d forage for wild mushrooms for homemade pies and soup. Roll on the years and what an absolute delight to go back especially these days. Not too busy and more then enough space for young families, prams, buggies, toddlers learning to ride on two wheels. Playing poo sticks and paddling in the beck. The kids love it and the dogs love it more. There’s quite a few dogs playing and enjoying themselves and never seen an abandoned dog pile so it’s very clean and safe. On top of the park is the playground ( currently closed for Covid) and just the most beautiful walls along the trail. More than ample space for picnics: plenty of shade if it’s v sunny and in normal times the cafe is a godsend. If you’ve never been or like us have left it far too long why not pop down and thoroughly enjoy it and relax. Too good to miss.
3. Townclose Hills Nature Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
4. Temple Newsam
Overall Ratings
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. Canal Gardens
6. Golden Acre Park
Overall Ratings
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
7. Roundhay Park
Overall Ratings
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.
8. Leeds and Liverpool Canal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 503 reviews
Reviewed By therichastill - Stevenage, United Kingdom
The Leeds and Liverpool Canal was originally built in Victorian times to connect the Irish and North Seas and to transport all the good generated from the mills in the area. Today it has been restored so people can enjoy the canal either on a narrowboat or by making use of the towpath to walk or cycle along or for fishing. It stretches quite a distance so you can walk as far or as little as you want.
9. Yeadon Tarn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 273 reviews
Reviewed By Chessfan82 - Leeds, United Kingdom
I used to go here as a kid and still love to go with family for a walk and some fresh air. It's dog friendly as many people walk their dogs around the lake. The walk around the lake is 0.75 miles and there's plenty to see such as the birds, the planes flying over, members of the sailing club on the lake and sometimes there are people fishing. Last time I went there were some school kids building rafts for the lake and there were some other children in the indoor caves. There was even one man using his remote control boat in the lake, as long as you're not causing trouble then you can pretty much do anything. I think you can also rent canoes from the sailing club but I'm not sure how much that costs. There's also some local shops in the village that are just a short walk away. I highly recommend if you've not been before, I always enjoy my time in Yeadon!
10. The Donkey Sanctuary Leeds
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 125 reviews
The Donkey Sanctuary is situated in the beautiful countryside of North Leeds close to Harewood House and Golden Acre Park. The Sanctuary is home to 22 donkeys which visitors are welcome to meet and pet. The centre has a gift shop, young children's play area and a small cafe selling home cooked refreshments. The Donkey Sanctuary Leeds is open daily 10am to 3pm.
Reviewed By Scenic797753
Just returned from a magical weekend at the Leeds Donkey Sanctuary, visiting my adopted boy Billy ‘O’. What a truly wonderful place. It really is an idyllic haven for 22 adorable donkeys. The staff on duty - Cheryl, Amanda, Sam, Katy, Darren and Sara - are so welcoming and very knowledgeable. The love, kindness and care they give is second to none - the donkeys are treated like precious jewels. The centre is spotless, from the hygiene in the stable yards to the toilets and lovely café. So lovely to see the stables with their many heated lamps. Billy O loves to stand under his! The donkeys munched away happily looking for barley seeds in the hay troughs and were totally content - so Zen...They have several fields to roam in, a sand pit and an indoor activity arena to play in. There is a rota for playtime where small groups can interact with one another, playing with cones, ropes, buckets, watching themselves in mirrors (some hilarious reactions) or rolling in the sand. It was all wonderful to see. The donkeys do not ‘perform to order’, nor are they encouraged to ‘entertain’. The rule is very much ‘donkeys first, donkeys second, donkeys third’. They choose what they want to do (or not!). The centre also does sterling work helping vulnerable children and adults. The donkeys have so much empathy with humans and one another. Interaction can play a big part in building self-confidence. The centre also has a lovely little gift shop, a memorial garden and excellent indoor/outdoor play areas for the children. It’s a beautiful place full of love and fun. May God bless all the staff who do such wonderful work caring for the donkeys. We hope to visit as often as we may and cannot wait to come again. Carol J , Whitby
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