Roundhay Park

“A perfect day out at Roundhay Park in Leeds, I can’t recommend it highly enough. 🌳 Having this as my local park never get old. Over 700 acres of rolling parkland, lakes, woodlands and formal gardens mean you never run out of new corners to explore. The lakes are a real highlight, with wide paths that are perfect for walking, running or just ambling along and watching the swans and other wildlife. Even though the park is one of the largest city parks in Europe, it somehow still feels peaceful, with plenty of benches and quieter wooded areas with old ruins to explore. I loved how much there is to see and do from: beautiful gardens to playgrounds for kids, a skate park, sports pitches and even a land train if you want to rest your legs but still see more of the park. Hungry? Grab a bite (and an ice cream) at the Lakeside Cafe, means you can easily turn a short walk into a full day without ever leaving the park. It really does cater to everyone, families, couples, dog walkers, runners and photographers.”

“Wonderful scenery and many great sights (the mansion, lakes, the small folly). Very close to Leeds city centre so is easily accessible by buses. Lots of walks too (the path on one side of the lake can be really muddy). Would recommend if you're visiting Leeds”

“This is a really nice park, the area around the lake looks more like a forest even than just a park. So many swans, ducks, flowers. It’s a perfect place to spend a weekend.”