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.”

“Roundhay Park is such a nice place to spend a few hours. It’s really big, with lakes, open fields, and plenty of walking paths. There are always people out with their dogs or having picnics, but it still feels calm and peaceful. You can get some great views around the park too. It’s one of those spots that just makes you feel relaxed and glad to be outside”

“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”

“Nice area with cafes, walks, cricket pitch and a land train. Area was really clean (almost no litter) and the paths were fairly good; more than good enough for pushchairs and wheelchairs. Also the Monet Garden and HESCO garden which were lovely too.”