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Golden Acre Park

Otley Rd, Bramhope, Leeds LS16 8BQ, United Kingdom

What We Offer:

The park opened as a privately run amusement park in 1932 with a miniature railway, swimming pool and boating lake, but closed during the Second World War and was taken over by the Council in 1945. The lake was formed by damming Adel Beck and was larger than at present.The park has a lake with wildfowl, informal gardens, demonstration gardens, a special collection of heathers, and woodland and open spaces. The gardens contain the National Plant Collections of Lilac, Deutzia, Hosta and Hemerocallis. Facilities include a cafe (with indoor and outdoor seating), a number of benches, a bird feeding shelter and numerous picnic benches. The park is usually well kept all year round.

SPECIALITY:

Parks, cafes, Playground, Walking Tracks

Established Since :

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www.golden-acre-park.co.uk
0113 261 0374
parks@leeds.gov.uk
Otley Rd, Bramhope, Leeds LS16 8BQ, United Kingdom
Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm

REVIEWS

Lovely place to visit any time of year. The lilac trees are beautiful and so many different walks to choose from. Absolutely worth a visit. Watched a mama duck with her 15 chick’s playing in the lake. Beautiful.

The car park is a little small so was full when we arrived. We did park on the main road as did a few others. We had a nice walk around with our dog. We were going to call at the cafe but it was very busy. Overall a nice morning out.

Such a beautiful place! Really enjoyed strolling around and taking photos of the blossoming trees. It has become a favorite park of my partner’s and I can truly see why.

Kirkstall Abbey

Abbey Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH, United Kingdom

What We Offer:

Kirkstall Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery in Kirkstall, north-west of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire, England. It is set in a public park on the north bank of the River Aire. It was founded c. 1152. It was disestablished during the Dissolution of the Monasteries under Henry VIII. The picturesque ruins have been drawn and painted by artists such as J. M. W. Turner, Thomas Girtin and John Sell Cotman. Kirkstall Abbey was acquired by the Leeds Corporation as a gift from Colonel North and opened to the public in the late 19th century. The gatehouse became a museum, which is now part of the Leeds Museums & Galleries group.

SPECIALITY:

Parks, cafes, Playground, Walking Tracks

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www.kirkstall-abbey.co.uk
0113 250 7988
hello@discoverleeds.co.uk
Abbey Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH, United Kingdom
Monday to Sunday: Open24Hours

REVIEWS

Free entry. The historical site closes relatively a bit early during summer time, but the park around it is also nice which allows seeing the site from a bit distance away. For parking, the Kirkstall Abbey Car Park nearby is free also. A very nice place for a weekend walk.

I really enjoyed visiting this site. At first I didn’t realize I could go inside. You enter via the gift shop. There is a play kitchen area in the remnants of the abbey’s kitchen that any little one would enjoy. This was a very quiet place with just two other parties wandering about on a cold Tuesday afternoon. Very peaceful place in a park setting. You could see it all in 30 minutes or you could wander longer.

Very reasonable entry fee with free parking across the road near the museum. Excellent free audio guide on your phone and a volunteer guide who showed us around (Trevor) was amazing. Well worth a 1- 2 hour visit for families with children, good playground near the car park.

Roundhay Park

Mansion Ln, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2HH, United Kingdom

What We Offer:

Roundhay Park now covers over 700 acres of parkland, lakes and woodland and is one of the largest urban parks in the world. The Park has a scented for the blind, National Plant Collections, Canal Gardens, the Monet and Alhambra Gardens, plus Tropical World (also known as Butterfly Gardens and Butterfly World) which attracts visitors all year round. Newly opened in 2005 is the Friends Garden, located alongside Canal Gardens and the Rainbow Garden. In the 21st century, following extensive renovations to the park a new area of award winning ‘Chelsea Gardens’ has been created where gardens created for the Chelsea Show have been rebuilt for all to enjoy in the ‘Speciality Gardens’ area just off Mansion Lane.

SPECIALITY:

Parks, cafes, Playground, Walking Tracks

Established Since :

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www.roundhaypark.org.uk
0113 378 6002
info@roundhaypark.org.uk
Mansion Ln, Roundhay, Leeds LS8 2HH, United Kingdom
Monday - Thursday : 9 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday - Sunday : OFF
Friday -9 am - 4pm

REVIEWS

What a lovely place this is, so spacious and lovely walks. I took a walk around the lake, it’s a steady walk not strenuous at all. The swans i found were quite friendly and can get quite close to them, be careful with kids tho. A lovely morning walk which I shall do again in the future.

This park is one of the most beautiful and natural place in Leeds. You can come with your friends or family or even alone and sit on side of lake for long time and can feel the natural beauty. If you want to spend relaxing time then definitely i will recommend this place for you.

Very big Park in Leeds, you can spend most your time here… walking path is very smooth. There’s a cricket ground, a little play gym for kids, water side, beautiful views, best place for picnic with friends and family, excellent car parking, Ice cream station and food cafe area 😋 10/10… Best place to get relax and spend the time for yourself… There’s a tropical garden near by.. if you are fancy for a little zoo type.

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