Play Parks and Great Outdoors near leeds on DAYoutWITHtheKIDS.co.uk

Leeds is a great place to have a day out with the kids. Below we've tried to list as many attractions as we can to make it easy for you to find fun places to visit - we hope you find our website useful - and easy to use. Do you know of any other great

places to go that we may have missed? If so, it would be really nice if you could you get in touch, so that other kids can enjoy the day out as well - thanks a lot - have fun!

Play Parks and Great Outdoors near to Leeds

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Studfold Explore Discover and Learn (16 miles)

Harrogate

Studfold Explore Discover and Learn Fresh air and fun for all the family in the heart of Upper Nidderdale. Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the Studfold Trail offers family fun and adventure in a truly unique setting.

Hemsworth Water Park and Playworld (17 miles)

Pontefract

Hemsworth Water Park and Playworld Playworld is an outdoor adventure playground within the Water Park and is suitable for children of all ages with a tower slide, climbing frames and a toddler's sandpit area. A miniature railway operates in Playworld.

Yorkshire Lavender (30 miles)

York

Yorkshire Lavender We have loads to do for the kids including a lavender maze, hillside snakes and ladders, a deer park, sculpture park & plenty of space for the kids to run around!

Rother Valley Country Park (34 miles)

Sheffield

Rother Valley Country Park Country park with extensive lake offering lots of watersports and fun, as well as an outdoor play area and a golf centre.

Normanby Hall Country Park (38 miles)

Scunthorpe

Normanby Hall Country Park Set in the heart of undiscovered North Lincolnshire, the 300 acres of Normanby Hall Country Park provides the perfect day out for all the family.

Heaton Park (38 miles)

Prestwich

Heaton Park Great Animal Centre, two dedicated children's play areas providing a range of activities for children aged from 3 years up to 14 years, rowing boats, tram rides, pitch and putt - loads to do - wow!

Lyme Park (41 miles)

Disley

Lyme Park Adventure playground and lots of children's events throughout the year. Vast medieval deer park, moorland and woodland estate to explore

Moss Bank Park (42 miles)

Bolton

Moss Bank Park Popular park with large play area for children, fairground rides, mini steam train and gardens

Wythenshawe Park (44 miles)

Wythenshawe

Wythenshawe Park A great park offering a massive range of things to do: crazy golf, pitch and putt, community farm, outdoor play area, woodland walks, 16th century hall, 16 football pitches

Haigh Country Park (49 miles)

Wigan

Haigh Country Park Once the home of Earls and Lords, Haigh Hall is surrounded by 250 acres of park and woodland, with magnificent views across the Douglas Valley to the Welsh Hills. Haigh Hall and Country Park is an enjoyable day out with something for everyone. Explore and enjoy the stunning parkland, woodland and plantations. There is no entrance fee to get into the park.

Sherwood Forest Country Park (51 miles)

Edwinstowe

Sherwood Forest Country Park Browse around the Visitor Centre shops or relax after a stroll in the Forest Table Restaurant. Take a walk to the mighty Major Oak, pick up one of our fun family nature trails, or just stand and admire the weird and wonderful shapes of the ancient oak trees, twisted by age and weathered into living sculptures.

Biddulph Grange Garden (57 miles)

Biddulph

Biddulph Grange Garden Tunnels and pathways lead the visitor on a miniature tour of the world = Rare and exotic planting and architecture: from an Egyptian court, to elegant Italian terraces - Unique oriental pagoda garden with its own Great Wall of China - Victorian eccentricities: an upside down tree and strange stone sculptures

Robin Hood's Bay (57 miles)

Robin Hoods Bay

Robin Hood's Bay absolutely stunning scenery, great little shops (including fab fish and chips!) and lots to do (check weblink) - great place to go for a family day out in North Yorkshire

Whisby Natural World Centre (58 miles)

Thorpe on the Hill

Whisby Natural World Centre - go along to one of the special events and activities for all ages. There are hundreds of events every year, including children's holiday workshops, walks around the Nature Park, family fun days, Summer Concerts the annual Wildlife and Environment Fair and much, much more.

Happy Mount Park (58 miles)

Morecambe

Happy Mount Park Activities for all ages including play areas, swingboats, miniature railway, bowling green, miniature golf, putting green, crazy golf, paddling pool, trampolines, roundabout, multi-purpose sports surface, Japanese garden, cafe, ice cream kiosk and picnic area

Druidstone Park (60 miles)

Canterbury

Druidstone Park Whether you are interested in meeting lots of friendly animals, having fun in the adventure play areas, finding peace and tranquility in the enchanted woodland or just relaxing in the idyllic surroundings of the park, you won't be disappointed at Druidstone Park.

Hamsterley Forest (65 miles)

Bishop Auckland

Hamsterley Forest - trail marked walks and mountain bike routes, all of varying difficulty and durations - a visitor centre, tearoom, children's adventure play area and mountain bike hire - events/activities held in the forest including Den Building, organised mountain bike rides and bird feeding, at various times throughout the year - plenty of picnic areas and BBQs are allowed.

Staunton Harold Reservoir (69 miles)

Melbourne

Staunton Harold Reservoir A wildlife habitat offering many outdoor and leisure activities, such as adventure playgrounds, fishing, bird watching, sailing and cycling.

Crocky Trail (72 miles)

Chester

Crocky Trail - is an outdoor adventure trail one mile in length with loads of activities along the way, such as mazes, swings, slides, bridges, tunnels etc, though there is always a way around the more challenging obstacles. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Cheshire.

Thurstaston Nature Reserve (76 miles)

Wirral

Thurstaston Nature Reserve This beautifully rich parkland offers an astonishing range of wildlife habitats with its deciduous and coniferous woodland, grass meadow and fresh water.

Rosliston Forestry Centre (77 miles)

Swadlincote

Rosliston Forestry Centre Discover a woodland wonderland. From quiet walks to action-packed family fun, uncover nature at its best.

Beehive Farm Woodland Lakes (77 miles)

Swadlincote

Beehive Farm Woodland Lakes In this most southerly part of rural Derbyshire, Beehive Farm Woodland Lakes offers visitors lots of fun ways to enjoy a very special corner of the New National Forest . They have over 66 acres of emerging young woodland to explore with thriving wildlife, fishing lakes and a family-friendly animal farm.

Abbey Park (83 miles)

Leicester

Abbey Park Beautiful river-split park with miniature railway, pets' corner and a large play area suitable for children of all ages.

Goldhill Adventure Playground (87 miles)

Leicester

Goldhill Adventure Playground A real adventure playground for 5 - 14 year olds, children can play freely, and have fun while being supervised. Leicester's largest inclusion programme.

Weston Park (89 miles)

Shifnal

Weston Park 1,000 acres of Parkland in which to play and an endless choice of special attractions including a miniature railway, Woodland Adventure Playground, woodland walks, lakes and follies to explore.

Nesscliffe Hill Country Park (89 miles)

Oswestry

Nesscliffe Hill Country Park Nesscliffe hill is a sandstone escarpment & is now a country park with various footpaths through the woods. To the north of the hill the ramparts of an old hill fort are present. An old sandstone quarry face forms a spectacular cliff, popular for rock climbing. Cut into the cliff face is a cave reputedly the hideaway of the highwayman Humphrey Kynaston & his horse.

Home Farm Attingham (89 miles)

Shrewsbury

Home Farm Attingham A working farm with great seasonal kids' activities often available - from pumpkin carving to sheep shearing (check website). There is a playground and picnic area, and animal feed is available.

Hartshill Hayes Country Park (91 miles)

Neuneaton

Hartshill Hayes Country Park Large park with adventure playground.

Llangollen Wharf (92 miles)

Denbighshire

Llangollen Wharf Llangollen Wharf is one of the major attractions in the North Wales market town of Llangollen. From the Wharf you can embark on a horse drawn boat trip along the feeder for the main canal, or a motorised aqueduct cruise which takes you across the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct built by Thomas Telford. Both these trips take in the magical sights and sounds of the beautiful Llangollen Canal.

Sandwell Valley Country Park (92 miles)

West Bromwich

Sandwell Valley Country Park The Sandwell Valley provides a real taste of the countryside within one mile of West Bromwich Town Centre and has over 2000 acres of woodland and parkland with wildfowl lakes and the remains of an old Benedictine Priory.

Heart of England Adventure Park (96 miles)

Meriden

Heart of England Adventure Park Heart Park is the perfect solution for families who want to spend a day together at the beach - without the four hour round trip to the seaside. Bouncy kingdom, crazy golf, trampolining, so much more!

Family Friendly Orienteering Course (97 miles)

Foxton

Family Friendly Orienteering Course Come and test your outdoor adventure skills on the new orienteering course at Foxton Locks. This competitive course will test your map reading and navigation skills. Navigating from point to point you can race against either the clock or each other and see who finishes the 2km course first.

Saltwells Local Nature Reserve (97 miles)

Dudley

Saltwells Local Nature Reserve One of the UK's Largest urban Nature Reserves, Covering 247 Acres. wide range of habitats including woodlands, grasslands, heath land, wetlands nature trail and sculpture trail.

Leasowes Park (98 miles)

Halesowen

Leasowes Park Covering 143 Acres, including Halesowen Golf Club, it consists of steeply wooded hillsides, rolling grasslands, small lakes, and streams incising their way through two narrow valleys.

War Memorial Park (100 miles)

Coventry

War Memorial Park Approximately 48.5 hectares in size, the park consists of two distinct areas, the formal garden with the War Memorial and the sports facilities areas with playing fields, golf course, THE NEW Splash 'n' Play Park and play areas.

Brampton Valley Way (107 miles)

Brixworth

Brampton Valley Way Brampton Valley Way is 14 miles of park linking Northampton and The Brampton Valley Way. It has Beautiful scenery, Ancient meadows, woodland spinneys and traditional hedgerow. There are also Steam trains, railway embankments and tunnels.

Coton Manor (107 miles)

Northampton

Coton Manor This peaceful ten acre garden occupies a hillside position extending down from the 17th century manor house, constructed of mellow Northamptonshire stone.

Wyre Forest Discovery Centre (108 miles)

Rock

Wyre Forest Discovery Centre The Wyre Forest Discovery Centre hosts the "education centre of excellence". Curriculum linked activities and a variety of adult craft and wildlife focus days are available.

Daventry Country Park (111 miles)

Daventry

Daventry Country Park Daventry Country Park - was created in 1968 as part of the nationwide Countryside Act. This movement sought to provide communities with green spaces to use and enjoy. The reservoir (130 acres of open water) was dug out and completed in 1804, taking eight years to finish.

Stanwick Lakes (111 miles)

Stanwick

Stanwick Lakes Unique adventure play ground, assault course, adventure trail, fishing, cycle hire, lots of wildlife + sand and water play - great idea if you are looking for family days out in northamptonshire

The Alnwick Garden (112 miles)

Alnwick

The Alnwick Garden The Alnwick Garden, one of the most exciting contemporary gardens to be developed in the last century, is a magical landscape of unique gardens, features and structures, and a fantastic place for all the family.

Chillingham Wild Cattle Park (112 miles)

Corbridge

Chillingham Wild Cattle Park The park contains wild cattle and many other interesting creatures. Roe Deer and Fallow Deer can often be seen, while the Red Squirrels, Foxes and Badgers who live here are more wary and are not so often seen. The park is also home to over 50 species of birds, and is the most northerly outpost of the Nuthatch.

Abington Park (113 miles)

Northampton

Abington Park A good park for parents offering lots to do when England warms up - hit info for a great review.

Holkham Beach (116 miles)

Holkham

Holkham Beach Voted best British beach for a bank holiday break by readers of The Times

Queenswood Country Park (123 miles)

Leominster

Queenswood Country Park Woodland children's play area, easy access path and waymarked trails, panoramic views, season events, licensed cafe and seasonal tourist info centre

Holt Country Park (124 miles)

Holt

Holt Country Park The park has a children's play area and some great way marked trails linking with the surrounding countryside. Attractive views can be seen from the observation tower and the small visitor centre is open at peak periods during the school holidays plus lots of wildlife to spot

Broadway Tower Country Park (125 miles)

Broadway

Broadway Tower Country Park - spectacular views,, a restaurant, a Red deer enclosure, country walks, picnic sites and wildlife & wildflowers in season

Willen Lake and Park (128 miles)

Milton Keynes

Willen Lake and Park Beautiful lakeside park five minutes from M1 jct 14 and Milton Keynes City Centre offering, windsurfing, sailing, canoeing, water-skiing, wakeboarding, cycle hire, fishing, miniature railway, seasonal attractions and funfairs.

Batsarb Aboretum (129 miles)

Moreton-in-Marsh

Batsarb Aboretum Visit the Cotswold's secret garden for 55 acres of walks in magical Japanese settings.

Sheringham Park (129 miles)

Upper Sheringham

Sheringham Park Landscape park and woodland garden. One of the finest examples of Humphry Repton's garden design - great for a family stroll - lots of different trails great if you are looking for family days out in Norfolk

Thanks for all the great places to go when visiting West Yorkshire you keep sending in.
Now the summer holidays are upon us, we're trying to find as many things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor soft playcentres, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, castles, railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, ten pin bowling alleys, steam railways and other tourist attractions.

Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best places to take their classes on school journeys.

So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't listed above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people on holidays and all the other children in West Yorkshire can enjoy the great day out as well.

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