Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Leeds

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Top 10 Kid Friendly Things To Do and Attractions in Leeds

York Minster
York Minster
4.6 (12374 ratings)4.5 (13961 ratings)
Gothic cathedral with vast stained glass windows, interactive Undercroft exhibition and tower tours.
Deangate, York, YO1 7HH, United Kingdom
CathedralSights & LandmarksChurchArchitectural BuildingsSacred & Religious SitesHistoric Sites
Kirkstall Abbey
Kirkstall Abbey
4.6 (3470 ratings)4.5 (1092 ratings)
Atmospheric, well preserved 12th-century abbey ruins with a visitor centre and tree-filled parkland.
Abbey Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkMuseumSacred & Religious SitesHistoric Sites
Mentioned by mummytravels
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"One of the most complete medieval abbeys in the UK, Kirkstall Abbey was founded over 800 years ago as a Cistercian Abbey. It’s another great free day out in Leeds with kids, with regular family events and activities during holidays, including trails and art packs. Whenever you visit, you can stroll through the ruined abbey buildings and the lovely parkland on the banks of the river, plus more about the monks who lived here, on display at the visitor centre."
Mentioned by leedsbeckett.ac.uk
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"We talk about Kirkstall Abbey a lot, but it’s only because it really is very special. Built sometime around 1152, this ancient abbey was inhabited by monks for almost four centuries, until Henry VIII closed all of the monasteries down. There’s so much history here, and while wandering around you can really begin to imagine what the abbey was like almost 1000 years ago, when it was first built."
Mentioned by AverageLives
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"Step back in time and explore the historical ruins for free at Kirkstall Abbey. Unquestionably, the remarkable architecture is a sanctuary for all curious souls and historians alike. Learn about life as a monk in one of the most complete Cistercian monasteries in the UK and explore rich British history throughout the abbey."
Clifford's Tower, York
Clifford's Tower, York
4.2 (3127 ratings)4 (1966 ratings)
13th-century castle keep, built on a grass mound, formerly used as a prison and royal mint.
Tower St, York, YO1 9SA, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksFortressHeritage buildingHistoric SitesObservation Decks & TowersPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Touropia
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"Perched atop a grassy motte is Clifford’s Tower, which is one of the last remaining parts of York Castle. Originally built out of wood by the Normans, it was reinforced and rebuilt out of stone in the thirteenth century and the sturdy keep is now a popular tourist attraction in York. Wrecked by a massive explosion in 1684, its hollow, gutted interior was later used as both a prison and treasury."
Mentioned by Britain Visitor - Travel Guide To Britain
York Museums
"Clifford's Tower was once the site of a timber keep built by William the Conqueror. The current incarnation of Clifford's Tower has looked over the city of York since 1245. Part of York Castle, the tower played a role in the Dissolution of the Monasteries and the English Civil War."
Shambles
Shambles
4.6 (50 ratings)4.5 (13650 ratings)
14th-century timber-framed structures overhang this landmark road, once home to many butcher shops.
York, UK
Notable streetArchitectural BuildingsNeighborhoodsPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Roundhay Park
Roundhay Park
4.7 (9957 ratings)4.5 (2252 ratings)
Spacious nature area with gardens, walking trails & lakes, plus 2 playgrounds & sports fields.
Mansion Ln, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 2HH, United Kingdom
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Clayton Hotel Leeds City
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"Roundhay Park is ideal for the family to have fun enjoying the great outdoors. Located a 15-minute drive from Clayton Hotel Leeds, the park is one of Europe’s biggest inner-city green spaces spanning over 700 acres of parkland, woodland, lakes and landscaped gardens. Spot the various species of fish and birds across the water features in the park or enjoy some fishing on Waterloo lake."
Manor Heath Park
Manor Heath Park
4.5 (1112 ratings)
19 landscaped acres offering a variety of curated gardens, sand & water play areas & forested paths.
Halifax, HX3 0EB, United Kingdom
Park
Golden Acre Park
Golden Acre Park
4.7 (1148 ratings)4.5 (637 ratings)
Large out-of-town park with ornamental gardens, a wildflower meadow, cafe kiosk and wildfowl lake.
Otley Rd, Bramhope, Leeds, LS16 8BQ, United Kingdom
ParkNature & Parks
Gelato Passion
Gelato Passion
3.8 (87 ratings)
148b Cardigan Rd, Burley, Leeds LS6 1LU, United Kingdom
Indian takeawayCafeCoffee shopDessert shopIce cream shop
Mentioned by Leeds-List
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"Gelato Passion have 20 different flavours of ice cream to choose from at their Beeston store and they’re all made fresh each day. Their most popular ones are bubblegum, cookies & cream, Oreo and Ferrero Rocher, or you can try something a little more unusual like Nutella or Milky Bar. Want a treat to go alongside your ice cream?"
National Trust - Brimham Rocks
National Trust - Brimham Rocks
4.8 (3773 ratings)4.5 (2127 ratings)
Area with 400 acres of moorland featuring unique rock formations, with a refreshment kiosk & shop.
Brimham Moor Road, Summerbridge, Harrogate HG3 4DW, United Kingdom
Nature & ParksGeologic Formations
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Many areas of the Yorkshire countryside look like something out of a fantasy film, and this is especially true of Brimham Rocks. The huge natural rock formations were carved into strange shapes by an ancient river and now sit prominently in the midst of the rolling hills of the Dales."
Mentioned by Best in York Guide
The Yorkshire Dales with kids
"Depending on the adventurous nature of your kids – or the nerves of mum and dad!. – make a family trip to Brimham Rocks. The National Trust managed Brimham Rocks is an elevated plateau full of rocky towers and enormous rock formations with alcoves and tiny caves for exploring."
Mentioned by Leeds-List
15 Natural Wonders You Need to Visit in Yorkshire
"Brimham Rocks is one the finest natural wonders in Yorkshire. These balancing rock formations are set amidst the awe-inspiring landscape of God’s Own Country. They’ve slowly formed over thousands of years as the millstone grit has been eroded by water, glaciation and wind."
St Leonard's Farm Park
St Leonard's Farm Park
4.4 (51 ratings)4.5 (117 ratings)
Venue open only for pre-booked groups, with fun barn, mini-tractors and animal-petting sessions.
Chapel Ln, Esholt, Shipley BD17 7RB, United Kingdom
FarmSights & LandmarksIndoor playground

Best History Museum in Leeds

Richard III Experience at Monk Bar
Richard III Experience at Monk Bar
4.2 (258 ratings)3.5 (294 ratings)
Interactive museum dedicated to the 1480s reign of Richard III set within a medieval city gate.
Monk Bar Ct, York, YO31 7PD, United Kingdom
MuseumGift shopHistory Museums
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Top 10 Museums And Galleries In York
"The Wars of the Roses, the Plantagenets, and Richard III are events and characters embedded in the history of York, so what better place to get to grips with one of the main players than inside the city walls?. Located in Monk Bar gatehouse, where the top floor was commissioned by Richard himself, the Richard III Experience takes you on a journey through the king’s short-lived reign, including what life was like in York during the late 15th century, and a selection of changing exhibitions. While there, don’t miss the chance to walk around the city walls, arguably York’s greatest monument, and make for the sister Henry VII Experience at Micklegate Bar, easily reached in around route that even includes a few pubs along the way."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
Must see attractions in York, England
"The best-preserved of York's medieval city gates houses this museum which explores the life and reign of Richard III (r 1483–85) and his impact on York, and sets out the case of the 'Princes in the Tower',..."
Tolson Memorial Museum
Tolson Memorial Museum
4.5 (247 ratings)4.5 (166 ratings)
Museum with a variety of historical & natural history exhibits, including many taxidermied birds.
Ravensknowle Park, Wakefield Rd, Moldgreen, Huddersfield HD5 8DJ, United Kingdom
MuseumHistory Museums
The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre
The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre
4.5 (377 ratings)4.5 (124 ratings)
Active convent and former school, now home to local history/religious exhibitions, library and cafe.
17 Blossom St, York, YO24 1AQ, United Kingdom
MuseumsBed & breakfastConference centerGardenHeritage museumHistory Museums
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York Museums
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Historic Sites in Leeds

York Minster
York Minster
4.6 (12374 ratings)4.5 (13961 ratings)
Gothic cathedral with vast stained glass windows, interactive Undercroft exhibition and tower tours.
Deangate, York, YO1 7HH, United Kingdom
CathedralSights & LandmarksChurchArchitectural BuildingsSacred & Religious SitesHistoric Sites
York Cold War Bunker
York Cold War Bunker
4.6 (522 ratings)4.5 (705 ratings)
Fallout monitoring centre in case of nuclear war until 1990s, now open and run by English Heritage.
Monument Cl, Holgate, York YO24 4HT, United Kingdom
Historical place museumSights & LandmarksHeritage buildingHistorical landmarkHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Top 10 Museums And Galleries In York
"The York Cold War Bunker has to be one of the city’s most captivating attractions. Tucked down a quiet residential cul-de-sac, you’ll find the inconspicuous entrance through an industrial-looking bomb-proof door. Go past the decontamination room, and down to the control centre, dormitory, and staff room where, for more than 30 years, this place hummed with activity, staffed by volunteers ready to map and manage the fallout from a nuclear blast."
Mentioned by viator.com
THE TOP 10 Things To Do in York | Attractions & Activities
"Like a moment frozen in time, York’s Cold War bunker takes visitors back to an era where the threat of nuclear explosions prompted the construction of this space. The partially-underground bunker is a glimpse into the recent history of the British Cold War, built in 1961 to monitor fallout. It was decommissioned in the 1990s, but remains a reminder of what it is like to live under the threat of nuclear war."
York Mansion House
York Mansion House
4.5 (85 ratings)4.5 (68 ratings)
Tours are offered of this historic home, built for the Lord Mayor in 1732 & still in use.
St. Helen’s Square, York, YO1 9QL, United Kingdom
MuseumsHistorical landmarkLocal history museumWedding venueGovernment BuildingsHistoric SitesHistory MuseumsSpecialty MuseumsPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by viator.com
THE TOP 10 Things To Do in York | Attractions & Activities
"Located in the center of the city, the Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of York. But along with being a home, this historic house is popular with visitors. The Mansion House exhibits an impressive collection of paintings, silver and furniture."

Top Best Italian Restaurants in Leeds

ASK Italian
ASK Italian
4.3 (1422 ratings)
Modern Italian restaurant chain serving long, stone-baked pizzas and antipasto on wooden boards.
The Grand Assembly Rooms, Blake St, York YO1 8QG, United Kingdom
RestaurantGluten-free restaurantItalian restaurantPasta shopPizza restaurantVegan restaurant
Mentioned by Best Things To Do In York
6 Fabulous Italian Restaurants in York 2021
"What makes it special in York though is the building it is in – The Grand Assembly Rooms. Think the ballroom from Beauty and the Beast and you get the general idea. From the website: ‘Book a table in The Grand Assembly Rooms, built almost 300 years ago in the Palladian style of architecture, and you’ll be eating in a stunning setting beneath chandeliers and surrounded by Corinthian columns."
Mentioned by Gastroranking
The best restaurantsof italian in York Yorkshire and The Humber
"The Strawberry mojito was the best cocktail I had all weekend also. 28/05/2021: Really impressed with this place. The Assembly Room is a fantastic building and the staff were excellent going over and beyond to advise re a food allergy."
Mentioned by squaremeal.co.uk
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"The York branch of the superior pizza and pasta restaurant chain ASK Italian is one of the group's finest establishments. Situated in the Grand Assembly Roo ..."
Casa Mia Italian Restaurant
Casa Mia Italian Restaurant
3.9 (344 ratings)
Italian menu for delivery with pasta, salads and mains as well as typical pizza offerings.
10 Stainbeck Ln, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 3QY, United Kingdom
Italian restaurantBreakfast restaurantCafePizza Takeout
Delrio's Restaurant
Delrio's Restaurant
4.8 (747 ratings)
Italian dishes with Sardinian influences, served in a cellar restaurant with vaulted brick alcoves.
10-12 Blossom St, York, YO24 1AE, United Kingdom
Italian restaurant
Mentioned by Best Things To Do In York
6 Fabulous Italian Restaurants in York 2021
"A long standing independent restaurant in York, Delrio’s Restaurant is located adjacent to Micklegate Bar, the Royal entrance to the City of York and just five minutes walk from York train station. It’s very cosy as it’s located in a cellar with some seating located in underground alcoves. There is an outside seating area too."

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