Outdoors in Leeds

Holt Country Park

Stanley Park

Municipal park with kids' adventure playground, sports pitches, BMX race track and art deco cafe.

Abbey Park

Sprawling, 32-acre grounds with a river and flower displays set on Augustinian monastery ruins.

Moors Valley Country Park & Forest

Treetop walkway and high ropes, narrow-gauge steam railway, cycling, orienteering and fishing.

The Promenade New Brighton

Rutland Water

Barnwell Country Park

This child- & dog-friendly park has scenic walkways, a fenced playground & 2 fishing lakes.

Stanwick Lakes Nature Reserve and Heritage Site

This 750-acre site offers children's activities, nature education services & crafts courses.

Brixworth Country Park

Trails, a sensory garden, watersports and cycling in park spaces with access for all abilities.

Pleasure Park, Kettering

Green space & popular dog park with athletic & play equipment, plus a dirt bike track.

Mini Meadows farm

Adrenaline Alley

Massive indoor sports centre with professional riding areas for BMX bikes, skateboards and scooters.

Fermyn Woods Country Park

Walking, wildlife spotting and fishing in a diverse landscape of meadows, marshes, forest and ponds.

Rutland Water Nature Reserve

Vast protected wetland area with lagoons and islands, breeding ospreys and 31 birdwatching hides.

Irchester Country Park

Adventure course with zip lines, a play area and a network of trails in a 200-acre area of woodland.

East Carlton Country Park

National Forest Adventure Farm

Adventure play park with sports areas and go-karts. Onsite casual restaurant using local produce.

Vale Park, New Brighton

Picturesque park offering manicured grounds, a cafe, a play area, rose garden & water views.

Arnside & Silverdale National Landscape

Multiple nature preserves offering scenic walking trails amid wildflowers, birds & butterflies.

West Lodge Farm Park