Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Selby Canal

"One of the most popular family attractions in Leeds, Tropical World makes for a fantastic day out. It’s home to one of the biggest collections of tropical plants outside of Kew Gardens, but that’s not what’s going to have the kids excited, because you’ll also find a medley of animals here. You’ll peer into tanks of piranhas, catch a glimpse of their crocodile and walk through rooms filled with butterflies, birds and even bats (don’t worry, there’s a wall of glass to protect you in that one)."

"Tropical World at Roundhay Park is one of Leeds’ most popular family attractions which offers a unique opportunity to explore the habitats of the Tropics and other hot places from around the world. It includes jungle, desert, nocturnal and aquatic habitats with plants and animals such as crocodiles, lemurs, butterflies, bats, snakes and a gorgeous family of meerkats complete with babies!"

"Nestled inside Roundhay Park, Tropical World offers the UK’s largest collection of tropical plants outside of London. Expect a large collection of tropical plants, lush indoor exotic gardens and an impressive array of wildlife including giant catfish, colourful butterflies and even baby meerkats. Tropical World | © Rept0n1x / Wikimedia"

"Four miles west of the city centre, on the banks of the River Aire is this wetland nature reserve. With a lagoon, scrubland, wet grassland and reed beds it's a great place to stroll and spot waterfowl, birds of prey and other nature. Access it via Moss Bridge Road, Rodley, Leeds LS13 1HP."

"This fabulous wetland, surrounded on three sides by the River Aire, can be found west of Leeds. The car park is located off the A657."

"Here’s one of the best farms in Leeds for kids, but with a difference. Hope Pastures is all about rescuing and rehabilitating horses, ponies and donkeys. After they’ve managed to do that, they let people come and visit the animals seven days a week, learning all about them and how tp look after them as you go."

"A survivor of Yorkshire’s ancient fenlands, dating back 15,000 years, Askham Bog is considered one of the most ecologically diverse sites in the UK. The bog itself is made of boulder clay and fen peat, while the land around it is home to roe deer, foxes, newts and frogs. Plants include royal ferns, rare gingerbread sedge and whole rivers of water violets."

"Serving classic, home smoked American food, diners can enjoy burgers, grilled meat sanwiches salads and the signature dry rubbed, Applewood smoked ribs, which are glazed in a flavoursome BBQ sauce. There's also a tempting selection of desserts on offer too, if you've got room to spare. Visit: Trinity Leeds, Albion Street LS1 5AT - thechicagoribshack.co.uk"

"In 1982, when the Chicago Rib Shack was launched, most people said that we were nuts to open a BBQ restaurant. But since we opened, dozens if not scores of r... Trinity Kitchen, Trinity LeedsTelephone."

"This renowned restaurant with currently 16 locations offers high quality Pan-Asian cuisine. In Doncanster is located inside Frenchgate Shopping Centre where you can eat as much as you like for one fixed price at the lunch buffet, but Cosmo also serves evening meals from 5:00 pm."

"The G-Wu Restaurant Bar Takeaway is one of the best options for those with special dietary requirements. Not only are there plenty of options for those who follow a gluten-free diet, but there is also a separate menu for vegetarians and vegans. The freshly prepared food is always tasty and well presented."

"The north Leeds suburb of Moortown boasts a great array of local restaurants – but it’s G-Wu that we’re featuring in this list of great Chinese restaurants in Leeds. The restaurants pretty big, with 120-covers set over two floors. It’s rare that diners leave G-Wu feeling anything less than satisfied."

"The food at G-Wu is so good that one customer simply said: "It is something else.". The north Leeds restaurant and takeaway is a big hit with the city's gluten-free clientele. "What an absolute delight!" said one customer."