The 50 best things to do with kids in Leeds

Leeds City Museum is a standout cultural gem in the heart of the city free to enter, rich in variety, family-oriented, and deeply rooted in local heritage. Its strengths shine in accessibility, architecture, and interactive appeal. While a refresh in certain exhibits and smoother layout flow could elevate the experience, it remains a top choice for locals and visitors alike.

👍 What’s Great About Leeds City Museum 1. Free entry / Affordable It's currently free to enter, which is a big plus. There’s talk of introducing a “pay-as-you-feel” in future, but so far it remains free. 2. Variety of exhibits A mix of natural history (“Life on Earth” gallery), local history (Leeds Story), and world cultures. Two of the most notable pieces are: The Leeds Tiger (a taxidermy tiger) — a bit iconic locally. Nesyamun, the Egyptian mummy — interesting if you like ancient Egypt. 3. Family friendly The museum has won awards (e.g. the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award in 2018) for being welcoming to families and children. There are activities aimed at younger visitors. 4. Good location & infrastructure It's centrally located in Leeds (Millennium Square) — accessible by public transport. The building has ramp/step access, lifts, a café etc. Clean toilets, decent café are often mentioned. 5. Engagement & social/economic impact The museums (including this one) are well used: high visitor numbers, lots of school groups, strong public value. They contribute significantly to the local economy. 🔬 What to Expect & Tips Before You Visit Give yourself ~1 to 2 hours depending on how deeply you like to explore. If you go slower or read a lot, you might stay longer. Wear comfortable shoes; there’s a bit of walking, stairs / lifts. Go during quieter times (weekday mornings) if you prefer less noise / fewer crowds. Bring a camera if you like, but be ready for some glare or dim lighting in places. If you have mobility needs, check in advance about access routes (which entrances are most accessible, etc.). --- 🎯 Verdict Leeds City Museum is a solid choice for a casual, interesting museum visit. It’s great value (free entrance), has a mix of content (local history + natural history + global culture), and is especially good for families and tourists. If you're expecting a super modern museum with flawless interactive tech or beautifully curated blockbuster exhibits, you might be a bit disappointed in parts. But for what it is — a city museum providing lots of variety — it's worthwhile.

This hidden gem, exceeded our expectations. The area outside is remarkable. Upon entering there was a lovely lady greeting us, more than happy to explain our tour around the museum. I’m guessing she had been stood there all day, but still so happy , showing great passion for her place of work. And rightly so once we made our way round, the place it was exceptional. We are museum geeks, visiting many. This was one of the best. The first floor with the animals, was lovely to see them inside glass protection. You could do a 180 to see all angles, get a real feel of there beauty. There was lots of interaction areas for younger children, my daughter is 12 still enjoyed this experience. As you climb the stairs/floors there was so many wonderful interest different topics. It was a really enjoyable experience, we went as a family , we all enjoyed it. You could easily spend a couple of hours taking in all the marvels. It truly was a surprise inside, do pay this museum a visit. It is tidy, clean & orderly. Definitely one of the best we have visited. No tickets or payment for entrance, donations can be made. Which we did, More than happy to support wonderful places like this .

A lovely way to spend an hour or even more depending on how much you love the history of Leeds and some even older, like Roman, Greek and Egyptian artifacts. There are three full floors of exhibits and displays and things of interest scattered about ( not really scattered but placed ,) for your viewing pleasure. Loads of families were here when I visited as a solo adult. There's free wifi, toilets, a lift, a cafe and a gift shop. Donations appreciated of course. The staff are very nice and friendly and will point you in the direction or give you most any info you are looking for. Enjoy your visit !

Loved it. Came here during half term with my children and they were captivated and interested in everything they saw. Could’ve spent a lot longer there if I was on my own.

Really nice museum, we entered and a lovely volunteer guided us towards everything (you can also get a map). Four floors of exhibits and you can spend as much time as you want here. Also has a gift shop on second floor, a lift that provides accessibility, and a cafe on the ground floor. Also enjoyed the history of miffy exhibit and the mummy.

Visited for the Miffy exhibition which was small but cute and got the added bonus of the natural history area downstairs which was my favourite, a few other floors of things to see too and a nice gift shop. The staff in the cafe were very friendly, this was my first visit but I'll look forward to going again!

It's a nice, reasonably priced day out for the kids with a wide variety of different animals from around the world that are well treated and seem happy and some of the birds come right up close. Just a few empty areas/ displays and only a few butterflies when we were there - but for the price and being council run it was good. Cafe drinks not overly priced either for a change!

Really lovely place to visit! Bigger than I thought it would be (and than it looked when we first entered). Lots to see, especially good for children, and a good mix of species. Some areas are sloped and are hard to navigate with a manual wheelchair but almost all areas are wide enough to pass through easily and visibility of the animals was good in most areas from a seated position. Would be helpful to have clearer guides/signs along the way for those with visual impairment (route directions, entry & exit signs between the different areas, high contrast on level changes). Café was nice; good variety of food at good prices, plenty of space around tables and lovely outdoor seating (two areas, one overlooking gardens). Would recommend

It's a walk through basically, good for an hour or two plus lunch at the modest café. Not a bad place to take older children. The only slight bugbear is it doesn't have its own car park, though in October street parking nearby wasn't a problem.

Tickets are a really good price, especially if you have a few kids. Animals were healthy and looked well looked after. Some animals were in hiding and either weren't in their enclosures or have verrrrry good camouflage - butterflies were beautiful but very sparse (more to do with the season I think), a lot of the birds on the information boards and small reptiles in tanks didn't seem to be there. That being said there was still plenty to see and watch. Took about an hour to go round.

Visited Tropical World in Leeds and had such a lovely time! It’s like stepping into a warm, exotic jungle right in the middle of Yorkshire. From colourful butterflies fluttering around to cheeky meerkats and fascinating reptiles, there’s something to catch your eye at every turn. The rainforest atmosphere is so calming, and the tropical plants and waterfalls make it feel like a true escape. It's not a huge place, but there's plenty to see, especially for kids and families. My favourite part was the butterfly house – so beautiful and peaceful! There’s also a little café and shop at the end which is great for a quick break. It's perfect for a rainy day or a quiet afternoon outing. A great spot for all ages, and definitely worth a visit if you're in Leeds!

The animals are well cared for but there isn’t really that much to see in the grand scheme of things. I think we only saw like 4 butterflies and each enclosure has one or two animals at best (on average, some have more) There are a lot of kids screaming and shouting so I’d avoid going on a weekend if you want to properly have a look.

Great place to visit on a low budget for the family, for how cheap this place is to visit it is probably one of the best days out we have had. Very easy to find plenty of local parking, a great gardens and park over the road too. Would definitely recommend and will definitely visit again

I’ve been to many museums around the world, and this is definitely one of the best. The collection is astounding and there’s so much to see, you’ll need a whole day to do it justice. It’s great for all ages and you don’t need to have a particular interest in armies or weapons to enjoy your visit. The displays are beautifully arranged. The museum is free to enter and there are multiple free shows for kids and adults alike to enjoy throughout the day. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Leeds.

Fantastic day out. Loads to see and interact with. The historic role plays are very informative. A well stocked shop has plenty of items for all ages. If you fancy a snack and drink then the cafe has it all. There is a car park very close.

A good museum with a lot of mostly ancient and medieval arms and armour on display - best of all it's free! Took the grandkids on a half-term Saturday. A modern multi- floor building but quite difficult to find your way around (no paper maps available). Exhibits were sometimes in odd places making it easy to miss things. No clear timeline in most cases. Lots of free talks and demonstrations through the day (plus a section you had to buy a ticket for and one talk you had to pre-book). Pretty much all of the exhibits are in glass display cases which makes them very difficult to photograph due to reflections. Some are poorly lit and I found some items did not have placards leaving them a bit of a mystery. Ate in the restaurant - great food and reasonable prices, but inadequate seating and slow service, however, the museum was very busy so partly to be expected I suppose. Overall well worth a visit - I'll be back I'm sure!

I’ve been visiting the Royal Armouries in Leeds since I was a child, and it remains a timeless experience. Some of the exhibits are clearly veterans of many years, but they add to the charm of returning time and again. It’s a brilliant place for kids – the interactive displays bring history to life across different time periods without being frightening or sensationalised. One of the highlights, as always, is the magnificent elephant in its suit of armour – though I still don’t know how they manage to get it to stand so patiently all day while visitors admire it! My favourite exhibit was a temporary film and TV exhibit in 2008 which I visited with my high school history class and was able to view arms and armour from the critically acclaimed Lord of the Rings and Narnia feature films. On this visit, we enjoyed the temporary Roman Gladiator exhibition, which was well worth the small entry fee (the main museum remains free). A special mention to the kind lady at the desk who offered concession entry for NHS/Blue Light card holders – much appreciated. The museum could benefit from clearer signage, as it’s quite easy to lose oneself in the vast collection. I was a little bemused to find Steven Gerrard among the Tudor plate armour, but equally delighted to see Princess Diana represented in the peace exhibit – a thoughtful touch. The visit finished, as always, with a trip through the extensive and tempting gift shop. Overall, the Royal Armouries is a wonderful museum, full of history, surprises, and memories – well worth visiting, whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth.

Have been here many times many years ago and the area around the Armouries has changed so much situated in a square sureounded by cafe and restraunts. The cafe in the Armouries had a great breakfast deal viewing of docks. The shop has great gifts too. We visited the gladiator exhibition at a small extra cost .orginal artifacts from rome & pompeii amazing to see exemplary orginals. The show was great too depicting gladiator in training The rest of the Armouries hasn't changed and still has amazing displays through out. It's still free to visit. The nearest carpark is a multi -story pay and display nearly. There are only 3 disabled spaces near coach park . You can borrow wheelchairs on site and they have four lifts .

When you think about it, this is five floors of various ways the human species have found to kill each other which after recent events in America feels a bit grim witnessing. However, this is history and the displays, layout and experience are exceptional. Especially given that it is free to enter the main museum and you just have to pay for the special exhibits. We went to see the Gladiator display and saw a couple of the talks on ww2 which were very interesting. Its definitely worth going to see whilst you're in Leeds.

The Royal Armouries in Leeds is a fascinating place to visit, packed with exhibits that take you back through history. There’s so much to see and learn—it can easily take a few hours to explore properly. Throughout the day, there are live shows and demonstrations which are not only educational but also fun, with audience participation that really brings the experience to life. It’s an engaging place for all ages, and my son particularly enjoyed it. It’s a great day out for families, offering insight into the history and cultures of different parts of the world. One downside is the café, which is on the pricey side. You might be better off walking down the road to find something more affordable to eat. Overall, a memorable and educational trip that’s well worth the visit.

My favourite park. I live not far. Great place for a walk, cycling and running and many other events. Beautiful view around. Little lakes and garden. Massive space for walkers or people who do sports. House is great too. Farm _ great for kids and children. I just love it each time of the year.

Super enjoyed the visit , fantastic insight on how the very wealthy lived in this wonderful mansion. The influence they would have had when Great Britain was building its empire around the world. Definitely worth a visit 👍🏻

Four out of five stars because on the whole, the house and Home Farm are brilliant. Good value for money also. The house is as fine and authentic as any grand Elizabethan house that you can imagine. Well preserved and looked after, steeped in history and a real maze of corridors, rooms, staircases and more. The staff have beautifuly dressed it with a Halloween theme throughout and all are super friendly individuals. The farm also is staffed by a real good bunch and the farm is easy to get around and explore. The cobbles however may prove difficult for some but in truth aren't that bad and add to the original character of the farm. The landscape also makes for aesthetic viewing and walking, a real Capability Brown piece. The let down is that whilst the house and farm is payable, albeit good value, the wider estate is free access and whilst that is a benefit to most, you had the same old few who like to destroy or degrade all that is beautiful by rising off road bikes through the estate. Plenty of playgrounds for the young ones and parking is affordable (£4 for 12 hours). A treasure that we need to preserve for future generations and a great day out.

Our first time here and what a lovely place to visit. Only £2.50 to park for upto 4 hrs. We didn't go in the house or farm because we had our dog with us. We walked around the estate and had some lovely food in the cafe. Looking forward to going back and visiting the house in the near future.

Marvelous park and surrounding areas. Extra payment for house and farm entrance. Cafe fairly expensive. About £16 for 3 coffee ☕ and 2 "sausage" rolls. Ordered sausage rolls and these were the worst sausage rolls ever. Not a sign of anything like sausage. And lacking any taste. Will go again. Will use cafe. Will not eat. Would have been 5***** except for that

Large well kept grounds with lots of wide paths. Free motorised disabled transport. Nice walled garden. Very peaceful

We had a great experience here during Halloween! The staff were super nice and helpful but our most favourite thing was the cellar tour! I would definitely recommend! We will be back in summer to do the full cellar tour!

Roundhay Park is a beautiful green space at the heart of the community. The park has something for everyone – from wide open areas to relax, to fun attractions like the land train ride and play parks for children. The lake is perfect for a stroll, and feeding the ducks is always a favourite. There’s a lovely café overlooking the water, and you’ll often find an ice cream van nearby on sunny days. The park also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including fairs and food festivals, which make every visit feel different and exciting. A vibrant and welcoming place

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.

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

It was very fantastic yesterday afternoon and I enjoyed it a lot with my only brother and husband. There is a nice view of the lake area. A nice arrangement for sitting is also a perfect picnic spot with a picture perfect environment.we are delighted specially me because I always ask my husband for the "Ice-cream " they sell at the park yesterday its perfect timing and took two on my both hand like my childhood then went back to my childhood days....itsssss a Marvelous day out....thanks to park authority.... Going very soon there.. 😊

It’s my favourite place to visit in Leeds. The most beautiful and spacious park in the city with great views and landscapes especially round the lakes. You can enjoy walking, cycling, hiking or just relaxing having your tea or coffee near the lake. It’s the best place for picnic although it doesn’t have enough restrooms for visitors.

A fabulous huge open space free to visit. Although LCC have now imposed car parking charges which isn’t ideal. Disabled parking is free. 2 beautiful lakes, loads of walks. Wonderful band stand. Boathouse cafe and coffee shop at the bottom. Mansion house tea rooms at the top.

I have wandered through Roundhay Park in Leeds, where winding paths invite quiet walks and nature whispers through rustling leaves and birdsong. I still remember sitting by the lake one quiet afternoon, the sun casting golden ripples on the water, lost in thought as time seemed to slow. Beneath towering trees and open skies, peace lingers like a gentle breeze. It’s a place I’d warmly recommend to locals seeking a breath of calm and to visitors hoping to feel the quiet soul of Yorkshire.

A proper back in time place, lovely staff, knowledgable and polite, so do ask them a question! Was very quiet for a weekday visit. Bliss! Loads to see and explore. Free parking opposite. (Purposely only put 4 pictures, i don’t want to spoil your visit!)

Really loved this unique musuem. It gave gave a flavour of Victorian life in Leeds. Lots of hands on ooportunities and when we were there a really good toy exhibition. The staff are very welcoming and enthusiastic about the history of the items.

such a cute little (well actually it’s bigger than we thought) museum. the medieval street is absolutely fantastic (and yes you can go inside the stores!), annnnd the best part - you can dress up! we had so much fun! Lots of unique item & toy selections, it seriously blow our mind! definitely take some coins! I don’t want to give anything away, just make sure you pay them a visit. we visited over easter & they even had a bunny trail for little ones. staff is super engaged & patient (especially with people dressing up)!

Not into boring museums but this one was quite quirky and unique. A little street with dressed-up windows and little rooms you can get into. £14 for adult and 2 kids over 5.

Great place. Must recommend place to visit with your family and freinds. Higley Recommend #$harry

Entry price of £7.15/adult is reasonable. Free parking in the space opposite the museum. Good selection of exhibits showing history through the ages. Good cobbled street area with shops and pub etc. Good collection of toys. Well laid out exhibits and displays. Lots of reminders from childhood.

This is a lovely museum. I love the Victorian street. So much attention to detail. You really feel as though you've been transported back in time. The upstairs area is very nostalgic, looking at toys and play throughout time. We always enjoy using the old slot machines. The museum is in a great location too, just across the road from Kirkstall Abbey. We always visit both.

Beautiful gallery …. We were a day too early for the Moore exhibition… no charge to enter. Lovely coffee shop and souvenir store. We strolled around the multiple levels and enjoyed the exhibitions. Definitely worth going in to see the variety of different types of art.

Great place to visit. There were lots of exciting and amazing diverse art exhibitions around the place that you would enjoy. There were free entry and no que on the weekday I visited. It is closed on Monday and public holiday; open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 3pm. No food, drinks or videoing is allowed inside the place. Most of the pictures I got were outside the building. The atmosphere were great and conducive; and the staff were friendly, happy, helpful and knowledgeable. Wonderful experience.

Great collection some wonderful modern British artists. Nash, Nicholson, Hepworth. On two floors. Free but I donated £5. Friendly staff. Also contains the Henry Moore Institute.

Quite a large collection of art. The best part is the fine arts room downstairs, just a few steps into the gallerys main entrance. If you trouble yourself upstairs, you will find a few more small rooms with more niche art. There are many interesting pieces there.

Beautiful museum of art. Various arts shown there and invite to escape the daily stress for a while. Entry is free but donations are welcomed.

A fine gallery with a good range of gallery sizes displaying a wide and varied collection. It hosts many good temporary exhibitions during the year. Free entry.

Impressive Art Gallery for a Medium City I had the privilege to enter an exclusive city art gallery during or UK visit from Canada (Aug 2024). I've seen other major art galleries in major cities and I've to say I was quite impressive. I could not see all the exhibits since we only arrived 15-min before closing. Staff alerted us they'd be closing soon but were kind enough to tell us which part was worth seeing for the amount of time we had. Next time when I visit Leeds I'll certainly come here earlier.

Small, cute farm. Staff I interacted with in the cafe were lovely, beautiful food. Cycled there, walked around the farm, and then went to check out the bike trail. However, may be my terrible map/sign using skills, but it wasn't too clear where I could cycle there to me. Of course, it could've been obvious and gone over my head. Went alone but saw children really enjoyed it. Chickens, goats, etc, had a fun time.

Beautiful place just a short bus ride away from the University of Leeds. We didn't see a lot of animals, but I would still say it's worth a visit because the entrance fee is reasonable and the environment was very peaceful. Cafe food was nice as well.

A little disappointing, but I managed to pet one of the sheep. It wanted a massage, so I obliged. That said there wasn’t much else to see. Cows and alpacas were far away. Goats just laid on cement and you couldn’t get close. No feeding of animals allowed.

A small farm with a reasonable entrance fee. There are different animals such as chickens, goats, alpacas, rabbits, and guinea pigs. A beautiful and peaceful place where you can relax and enjoy your time.

Easy parking, quiet. Arrived late Sunday afternoon. Chilled stroll, had an ice lolly. Always find it tranquiland peaceful.

Visited on 6th September with my daughter and four children ranging from 2 to 9yrs old and we spent five hours there as the kids were having a fantastic time. We had lunch in the cafe and the food and drinks were great, especially the coffee. We walked and talked around every inch of the farm, the staff were lovely and very informative about the plants and animals and the purpose and workings of the farm. The entry fee is only £3 and for that we all had a wonderful day. Thank you.

Beautiful little farm. Lots to see - birds, sheep, alpacas, gardens, plants and trees, as well as a cafe and architecture. Impressed with the sculptures. Family friendly and I appreciate how in the reception area (with a gift shop), there were a stand of leaflets full of different activities for families, some taking place here, or surrounding areas. 100% recommend

Beautiful place for a wander on a sunny day! Parking outside the Museum for free. Entry is free but you will have to make a cash donation via terminal or use a traditional box. Toilets, a shop and a little snack shop at the entrance. You can have a picnic outside near a lovely river.

Lovely large medieval abbey which is well presented. Kids enjoyed the simple family trail we did and exploring the various ruins. Particularly like the 'Pay as You're Able' model for every as otherwise things can get prohibitively expensive for families during already busy and expensive summer holidays!

Really good place to visit on the edge of Leeds . The Abbey is free to enter , they just ask that you make a donation for the upkeep. The parking across the road is free . We were unfortunate that the museum was closed due to lack of staff. Restaurant was clean and tidy and served good quality drinks and snacks. Will go back.

Kirkstall Abbey is an absolute gem in Leeds! The ruins are stunning and so well preserved, with so much history to take in as you wander through the grounds. It’s a perfect place for a peaceful walk, a family day out, or even just to sit and enjoy the scenery. The surrounding parkland is beautifully maintained and makes the whole experience even more special. There’s a lovely mix of history, nature, and open space. It’s free to explore, donations welcome. Definitely one of the highlights of Leeds and somewhere I’d recommend to anyone visiting the city.

Well preserved ruin with lots of information posts. Fine for an enquired tour. Free to enter but there's a suggested donation. Well behaved dogs on leads welcome.

We enjoyed our time here. There was a food market on when we visited. We could visit the Abbey ruins for free. It is very lovely by the water. I had a coffee and a snack in the cafe. There is also a gift shop. The front of the cafe is dog friendly while at the back there is a cafe allowing assisted dogs only. The coffee was very good as was the choice of food and snacks. There is an option to pay to visit the Kirkstall Abbey Museum. Unfortunately we didn't have time to visit this time. Free parking accross the road and well worth a visit 😀

Gorgeous ruin with tons of history, incredible sights, and really lovely picnic spots. The ruins are truly impressive, very majestic, and almost haunting in their imperfection. A lovely walk out from Leeds central, it's a great spot to visit on your tour of the North.

Absolutely stunning grounds. The house is very interesting, quite a lot to see. It will take you approximately 30 minutes to an hour to go through the house. At the exit there is a little cafe where you can have a drink and cake. They don't serve much food, so don't be thinking to have lunch there. The gardens and lake are stunning. You could spend half a day easily strolling and enjoying the grounds. Negatives: toilets. Too few, old and dirty. Get them refurbished. The cafe was poor. Food was bland, overpriced. Tables dirty. Wasps everywhere - you need to control and get some bug zappers. Ticket prices are extortionate. £50+ for a couple. It's a bit ridiculous. Come on. It's definitely worth a visit, however, at this price I very very much doubt we will be back. The price is very off putting.

Absolutely stunning! The entry fee may seem a bit much but it's 50% off if you're traveling by bus. The large grounds and the walk is gorgeous and the inside of the house is very beautiful.

The large grounds and the walk are gorgeous, and the inside of the house is very beautiful. It’s an amazing house with an interesting history. The Austen and Turner exhibition was really lovely. We would have liked to have lunch — the cakes looked delicious, rich in flavor, and the champagne glasses on the terrace looked beautiful. The Terrace Café outside offers a stunning view.

Was an amazing place for a full day out. The new playground was much loved by my kids 11 & 5. The grounds are well kept with plenty of walks avaliable. We went for a stroll around the house and it was interesting looking and leaning a out its history. We got the admission fee on offer through their website. There is ample free parking and your car is easily accessible once parked to go back to to collect items. Plenty of places to sit and enjoy a picnic. We will be back again.

We attended the open cinema experience. Was a great little spot, good seating, good set up, food stalls and everything close by. Walked the grounds before- lovely little area.

We enjoyed a good few hours here so was well worth the price we paid. The house itself was stunning and very informative. The tour guides were friendly and were happy to answer any questions. There was alot of walking but there was shuttles that will take you to the furtherest points but on the way back I couldnt see any so had to walk. The play area for kids us fab. I bought our own food and had a picnic but there was three cafes. The house closed earlier than the grounds so maybe best to visit the house first to avoid rushing around at the end. Plenty of seating dotted around. Very picturesque.

Very beautiful and well maintained house and gardens. Please allow yourself plenty of time or arrive in the morning to do a much as you can. The House closes at 3pm, the terrace cafe closes before 4pm but the Courtyard is open till 5pm, the ferry closes at 4pm and is not available weekdays. The old church has no parking but there is a shuttle bus. Lots of walking, gentle strolls, some places are hilly by the lakeside. There is a free ferry ride to the Walled Garden. There is a Children's Area, stroller / pushchair hire too.

Informative and slightly depressing museum showing how great the industrial and engineering prowess of Leeds was. Friendly and helpful staff. Can get there by walking along the canal or there is a free carpark a short walk from the mill.

Brilliant! Visited at the beginning of October 2025 when the outside area was closed for restoration. Having said that, there are still many great things to see inside. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff can explain the history and workings of the exhibits. A great museum.

Plentiful free car parking about 100 metres from the entrance. Good value £14 family ticket for 3 kids/ 1 adult, spent about 1hr 30 mins here. Interesting info about Leeds textile and engineering history. At 11:30am the looms were demo'd and there was a very good Q&A about the 14 hour work days, various textile processing related diseases and how phrases like "spinster" and "knocking-off" came to be. Armley canal is accessible via a small garden on the left as you come out of the entrance to combine your visit with a nice walk.

We visited yesterday with a group of blind and partially sighted people and sighted companions. We were absolutely blown away by how welcoming and accommodating the team were to our group. We had planned our visit in advance and Aleks (Assistant Community Curator) couldn't have been more helpful, both in the planning and on the day. We were given a guided tour by Aleks and their colleague Sapphia, so our group was able to learn about the machinery and the history of the Mill without needing to worry about reading the information accompanying the exhibits. Aleks also ran an artefact handling session for our group which really gave our group a wonderful experience. The museum is a fantastic place. There's so much to see and experience, it's absolutely fascinating. In terms of accessibility and inclusion I couldn't rate it highly enough. Nothing was too much trouble and everyone in our group had a wonderful time. Huge thanks to Aleks and their colleague Sapphia for looking after us so well. We would definitely recommend a visit, particularly if you are visiting with a group that has additional requirements.

An excellent museum, which tells the story of Leeds industry through the ages - cloth making, made-to-measure clothing, steam engines, printing, film making, and many more. The displays are well laid out, with helpful information panels (or just ask the friendly staff or volunteers). The museum is housed in an old mill, an impressive building in a picturesque setting alongside the Leeds- Liverpool Canal. Well worth a visit!

Very lovely museum and interesting! I went during the print fest which was nice to see but definitely worth the visit if you’re around.

What a wonderful place. Very welcoming staff and very helpful. A gentleman helped myself and my dad up and down in the beautiful goods lift. Couldn't have asked for better service and information. He demonstrated the use of one of the machines which is well worth waiting for. Very disabled friendly. My lasting impression was that the spirits that wonder this place do so with such pride in their work. Amazing things happened here and continue to do so.

We had my daughter's party here on Saturday, we were met by friendly staff on reception and given our wrist bands. The safety briefing was thorough and the kids had a great time. There were plenty of staff to help when needed. I enquired if the food could be ready earlier than originally planned and they started cooking as soon as I asked. The pizzas were really nice and more than enough to cater for the party. Would definitely recommend.

We have just had a great evening, the kids have absolutely loved it. Staff were amazing, especially Lewis who was great helping the kids and entertaining them. Food was delicious and facilities were clean. A really good, active & affordable thing to do.

Parking is minimal so beware. Initial safety briefing was uncomfortable due to having way too many bodies crammed in a very small room prior to climbing. The facilities are fine, for example, clean toilets. Has a cafe on site serving food and hot drinks. Climbing facilities are well displayed and enjoyed by the kids. Varying levels of difficulty and a really good work out for upper body and legs. My children enjoyed it and that is what matters to me.

Very friendly staff, the place feels a little small and overwhelming though. The climbing walls are all really close together and it was sensory overload watching my own child and watching out for others. If it was bigger it would be better. The cafe was lovely and the viewing point from there is great.

We visited for the first time tonight. My son is autistic and can struggle with new environments. All of the staff were so kind, gentle, helpful and professional. Lewis was absolutely fantastic with my son, thank you so so much. If I could give 10 stars it wouldn’t be enough. The climbing is excellent and the pizza is fantastic too. Couldn’t recommend this place enough. Thank you so much!

Reviewed by my niece: "I enjoyed Clip 'n Climb very much. It's probably the best place I've ever been. I enjoyed eating halal pepperoni pizza (with dairy free cheese) 🍕 and ice lollies. My favourites are Stairway to Heaven and climbing the net." We had a great time.

We had another birthday party here. Brilliant the staff are so attentive and kind. The pizza's are some of the best I've had they should open a takeaway.

Gorgeous farm, super friendly animals especially if you have a box of carrots. The sandpit and playground was a hit with my little boy. We had some gorgeous lunch at the cafe and bought a lovely teddy from the shop. The staff were so friendly and helpful.

Absolutely love this farm. Entry prices are reasonable. Lots of different animals to interact with and feed carrots to. You can eat in their restaurant, which I'd say is also reasonably priced by today's standards or you can take a packed lunch to eat whilst at the farm. Enjoyable day out for all the family!

Absolutely fantastic day at the farm , the staff are super friendly and happy and feeding the calf’s 🐮 was super. The tractor 🚜 ride to the spooky woods 👻 and pumpkin 🎃 picking & calving added to the day. Great value for money and money that goes to support a local business & working farm - thank you ⭐️⭐️ 🐞 🐞

It was such a fun farm — I really enjoyed it! There were lots of different animals, and you could get really close and even pet them. I especially loved feeding milk to the calf and lamb. You must try it!

such a good day out for families. we took our grandsons and they loved it. The staff are so friendly and the farm as so much more to do there now. Great value for money.

Visited for the first time today. We will be coming back. This place is much more than I expected. The lady that greeted us at the counter was super helpful, she gave us a map and explained where to go. Going around the animals, super friendly knowledgeable staff. All animals looked after very well. Hand washing stations throughout. Feeding the the animals is great, my son got to bottle feed a calf too. Plenty of play areas for kids, picnic benches. and a tractor ride. We had something to eat in the cafe which was very clean and tidy and again...very good staff. Food was served quickly. Also a gift shop area where the same nice lady served us. We got there around 1.15 and left around 4.15. Next time we'll arrive sooner as I didn't think there would be so much to see and do. My son gives it a 10/10 😊

A great place for all the family,with pigs,cows Lamas,sheep,guinea pigs rabbits,a cafe & picnic area,shop.The great thing about this is you can feed the new calfs at 12.00pm,there's also outside playgrounds for young & teenagers. We'll definitely be back.

The library is the best I’ve been to in England so far, I like all the improvements: especially the music room with recording studios etc. I even saw a 3D printer, ask Wren if you need something. Met Jenny on the crafts and art floor, very friendly and shared activities that are happening at the library. On the research floor got helped by two ladies up there, didn’t catch their names but they were helpful finding resources and using microfiche machine. Janet was awesome at getting my card sorted out and giving me all the info needed to access audio and digital books. The café used to be amazing. So I am hoping they are going to invest a bit in there too. They used to have a good selection of fresh baked goods and drinks. There was even a chance you could hear an employee or guest play the piano. To say it was a bank holiday I thought it would have been busier. Though staff are friendly, met Scarlett and Mirzah. Got my #sconeAsInGone . There were a few sandwich and poke bowl options. The cups for tea also shrank. However the tea room is an amazing room architecturally, hard to believe that someone once chose to cover it all up!!

🇬🇧 Leeds Central Library: A Building with Stories to Tell 📚 Walking into the library, can’t help but slow down. Even with the outside wrapped up for repairs, it still looks proud and full of character. The stonework, the old carvings, the tall windows, they peek out from behind the covers like a book waiting to be opened. The building’s having a bit of a makeover right now. There’s netting and boards around it, and workers are gently cleaning and fixing things up. But instead of hiding its beauty, the repairs make you notice it more. It’s like the city is saying: This place matters! Step inside and you’re in a different world. The quiet, the collections of books, the historical Victorian charm, it all feels timeless. You can tell this place has seen generations come and go, each leaving a little piece of their story behind. If you’re nearby, take a moment. Look up. Let the building speak. Even under wraps, it’s still telling tales.

just love this library!! i‘m not from england, so it was so cool to casually lend every book imaginable i wanted to read from here (in Germany there aren‘t that many english books in the library) AND it‘s free to join!! The staff is just the loveliest, they‘re so welcoming and will gladly help you with anything. The only small thing that was annoying is that there‘s no consequence for people not returning stuff on time. So when you reserve a book and you see it‘s due tomorrow, that person who has the book might get an email, but there‘s no other thing motivating them to bring it back. Not saying that fines are great, but that means that you can have a book for ages, even if people have a reservation for it.

The building its self is lovely historic library which is a good size and free to use for the public. I took 3 stars away because of their need to posh far left radical opnions on you and children. They have a gender area at entrance and climate activist displays. Please please please don't be staging a protest you are a public service and should be their to provide knowledge without a bias.

Always happy to visit this beautiful library. Connection to Art Gallery makes it even more interesting. Great collection of books and informations about local history. Impressive design of this building always amazes! It shall be on bucket list for everyone who is visiting Leeds.

Ok. I love this place. Architecture is absolutely stunning, fast WiFi, plenty of places to sit, friendly staff, nice rooms to study in AND a cafe but oh. my. god. Leeds City Council if you're reading this, please revamp the toilets. They are genuinely the only drawback of this place. They're so gross like my friend just texted to say someone's urinating with the door open and there's poo on the walls like actually what is going on??? Hand dryer barely works, soap makes you somehow more unclean, doors won't lock. I know budgets are tight right now but please spare some pennies for this toilet. It's shared by both the gallery and the library so it really REALLY needs it. I love you Leeds Central Library but please, fix those toilets.

Incredible building with beautiful tiles, interiors, artworks snd when I visited a great exhibition/display. A great place to take sometime snd sit to do some work or study or relax with a book.

We recently visited this pottery place to celebrate my birthday, and while the venue itself is beautifully decorated with a great variety of paints and ceramics to choose from, our experience was quite mixed. Emily, one of the staff members, was absolutely lovely—so friendly, patient, and helpful throughout our session, especially considering we were a large group. I genuinely appreciated her kindness and don’t want to take that away from her at all. She was a real highlight of the visit. However, I was really disappointed by the overall response when we asked for photos. As it was my birthday (and a friend’s birthday was coming up too), we just wanted to capture some special moments. Unfortunately, the team made us feel like we were asking for too much. Hazel, in particular, was unfriendly and abrupt from the start and didn’t create a welcoming atmosphere. Even at the end, when we asked for a group photo with what we had painted, Emily said we had to be quick because another group was coming. She took the photo carelessly, and my friend—who was also celebrating—was cropped out. That really upset me. While I truly appreciated Emily’s warmth throughout the session, I didn’t feel like she made an effort in that final moment, which mattered a lot to us. It’s a lovely place for a casual activity, and there’s plenty to choose from creatively—but I wouldn’t recommend it for a special occasion. The way we were made to feel, particularly around something as simple as taking a photo, took away from what should have been a joyful experience.

Really loved their late night pottery party, do check it out 🥰

As part of a work social event, I went to this place to paint pottery with my co-workers. It was very well explained, fun and relaxing. The staff was friendly and talked us through all the different steps. Everything was ready for us upon arrival. I am very happy with my candle holder and how the colours turned out. It was a fun and creative team building event.

I attended to here as part of a team building activity with work. Pottery painting... I'm not interested in that. Well these guys completely changed my mind. The lady there explained in detail the techniques and different ways of decorating the pottery. 2 hours flew by and we had an amazing time! Thank you for a brilliant experience:)

Our first time at Jack Rabbits today and my son loved it. Such a relaxing atmosphere and great variety of things to paint. Loved the hand painted teapot for my tea that I ordered, great touch. We will definitely be going back again 😊

i’ve come here multiple times and had the best experience. such a lively, vibrant atmosphere to paint in, i understand some people prefer it to be silent but i think that’s overrated! it can feel like exam conditions that way.. i cannot recommend the brownies enough .. amazing food, drinks, staff, and my pottery is always ready in record time 😊

This is a lovely place to spend a good time with your loved ones. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Me and my friend really enjoyed it there and definitely planning on going back!

A really good 6 hours, playing, riding, exploring, walking, I too and 11 year old who just wanted to ride up and down on the trains and a 5 year old who just wanted to play with the toy trains,exhibits and explore the museum, I on the other hand enjoyed the march through Middleton woods to cafe for bacon banjos and pots of roses lea.

A lovely time at the rail open day. All the staff were super enthusiastic and helpful. The steam trains ran on time, a good selection of food and local produce stalls. Well worth the entry fee to visit. Added bonus of live music. And dog friendly!

I can't believe I've lived in Leeds area for years and only just found this gem. I went with my 2 daughters (5 and 7) and they loved it. The train ride itself is just the right length of time. I got off at the destination to walk up to the kids play park. About a 15 min walk from the destination. Part of the coaches you travel in is open so you can have a really open air experience. The museum part of Middleton railway is brilliant too. You walk between 2 lines of old steam and diesel engines and get really close. Not 2m behind a rope like in so many other places. They have made it so you can actually go in the cab of one of the steam engines and blow a whistle. See all the leavers. There is a cafe and toilets too. Worth every penny I paid.

Visited with our 3year old grandson and had a wonderful afternoon. He loved the fact he could climb aboard some of the display engines and blow the whistle. The actual train journey is quite short but very enjoyable. All the staff are friendly and helpful. We visited Middleton park before returning on the train where we had a picnic and a play in the great play area. Would recommend a visit.

Lovely little spot to visit with the children, nice museum, cafe and gift shop at Moor Road, then in to the train to Middleton Park where you can get off and explore the park (visitor centre, cafe and playground about a mile walk away) before returning to Moor Road later in the day. It's a great little place and amazing to think it's done by volunteers. We spent about four hours there, including the time spent in Middleton Park.

Absolutely fab for my 2 boys who loved the museum and the train cabs you could climb in. Reasonable price for stram train ride to Park Holt and them a 20 min walk through woods to Middleton park with playground, cafe and toilets. Middleton Railway ticket office area has cool shop, little cafe and really nice clean loos too!

A fantastic place to go, especially with children. The staff are so friendly and clearly passionate about the museum and can answer any and all questions! A really fun little train ride to the large park & woodland and back to the museum. There are cafes at both ends and a children's play park in the park, plus lovely toys to play with at the museum so plenty to keep kids busy for hours! We will definitely return :)

Really delicious food! We got the brisket loaded fries, the brisket sandwich and the salmon sandwich, all of which were amazing. We went during Friday lunch and it was super quiet. Service was really friendly and quick. Loaded brisket fries in particular were really good value (£6) - the portion was so big I couldn’t even finish it.

Well done Kirkstall brewery for restoring and keeping this gem of a building in beautiful condition. Nice bar and several different rooms to drink and dine in. Relaxed atmosphere. Loved it 👍

Loved my experience at The Tetley in Leeds. The food was outstanding and beautifully presented. I had the tempura prawns to start, followed by the cod and scampi bites on the side. Lovely flavour to all of these dishes. The bar staff were attentive and drinks were quickly served. The atmosphere both inside and outside was great. It was a busy day with the weather being so good. Would definitely go back.

Absolutely brilliant fish and chips and the Midnight Bell was great too. The fish was perfectly done with a light tightly adhering batter that left me a bit sad when I ate the last bite because there wasn't any more. Super friendly staff with great service.

Total Leeds brewing history. The old HQ of Tetleys brewery brought up to date with the Kirkstall Brewery. Lots of memorabilia and good beers. Good range of food and bar snacks.

Great place to have a drink or few. Lots of indoor and outdoor seats. The building has lots of character. Large selection of different drinks.

Delicious…while traveling decided to have Sunday “roast” dinner here. So glad we did, the place is charming and the staff friendly, food portion generous and very good. The beef roast and gravy with all the sides and Yorkshire pudding were all cooked perfectly and proved more than I could eat.

A great experience! Lots of exhibits, with information boards at each piece. A nice old world set up too showing how life used to be. Plenty of parking at a reasonable price right out the front, reasonable entry fee and very clean toilets.

A fantastic museum that delves into the history of disease and medicine. There are great interactive exhibits and the staff are all super friendly and knowledgeable. We even got to witness a fascinating talk on medical leeches.

The walkthrough mock Victorian street in Leeds was really well put together. You could choose your character and see what happened to them at the end of the street. After this there was a video playing of a surgery that was a bit graphic, but it is signposted to not go any further if it upsets you. There were a few temporary exhibitions on the ground floor, and then a display of medical devices and artifacts upstairs. The upstairs section could do with a little more curating, it felt a bit jarring to move from a section on LGBTQ+ health to a section on war medicine. Overall a really wonderful museum and fascinating to learn all about Leeds' history and medicine though the years. Staff were very kind, tickets were £9, £12 regular and £16 gratitude. Cafe on the ground floor had a small variety of baked treats and drinks. Do not recommend exploring the surrounding area on foot, especially at night, take a bus or an uber.

The walk through old Leeds back in the day really gave you an insight on how life must of been. The smells were revolting and you can imagine what it must of been like for the everyday people living there life’s. Certainly makes you think how easy disease spread. Worth a visit.

Interesting and informative museum in a beautiful building with some truly terrifying examples of historical medical implements. Nice little cafe inside and plenty of parking outside. They do have changing exhibitions so its worthwhile checking whats on now and again.

Very nice little place, very clean with plenty of things to see, we spent 2 hours just looking about, were you to spent lots of time reading all the information it would take many more hours, there is a little mock up of af an old fashioned street also and a niceittle Caffe. The toilets were impeccably clean.

Great for anyone with interest in history of medicine. Activities for small children. Would have been perfect if they covered Medical Medicine for GCSE students...

What a lovely walk in nature. We were lucky enough to see the frogs crossing the paths. It has the friendliest squirrels, they come really close to say hello. The birds are beautiful too. Lovely little cafe to stop for an ice cream. So many gorgeous flowers and butterflies too.

A very lovely and huge park. Peaceful scenic walks and a beautiful lake with Swans. There's a couple bird hides with beautiful views.

A beautiful place with so many different routes to explore. You could spend hours here getting lost in nature and spotting wildlife. Plenty of places to rest whether you want to take a picnic or visit the cafe. There's toilets, ice cream van and the parking is cheap

Great place to walk, beautiful views, have not been there for a while, first time discovered a place with flowers, it was amazing :)

We had a very nice morning walking around the park with our dog. There’s a few car parks on either side of the park with plenty of spaces. They’re free to park. Lots of guided paths to follow with maps everywhere. The wildfowl lake was popular with the kids! The gardens are currently bare due to winter, but I’m sure it’ll be beautiful to visit in the summer. There’s a dog friendly cafe with a selection of cakes and hot/cold drinks, and ice cream! Looking forward to returning in the summer season for music on Sundays!

Great walk and always friendly squirrels to feed and many different birds too which come down very close to you.

Very beautiful place to be near by nature. Always good to see peaceful environment. Nice to roam, good place. Walk , chit chat and roam.

Improvements are great. Kids really enjoyed it. Just a little unclean in the seating area. Pizza and slushy option available when booking was great especially being able to pick when it was ready. Enjoyable experience. Staff and manager were friendly and approachable.

We thought we’d have our son’s birthday party at Jump Inc because he loves trampolines and boy did we make a FAB decision!!! So much fun!!! From start to finish 😇. The kids (and adults) had such an amazing time even with 2hrs of jumping then the actual party 🤣. Our host KATIE greeted us on arrival and was very patient waiting for the rest of the party to come. Shortly after, we were briefed on safety and what to expect, given our socks and wrist bands, shown to our party room and away everyone went! Katie set up everything we needed which was absolutely fab because that meant less hassle for us and more enjoyment 🥰. There are so many fun things to do alongside jumping - we all enjoyed laser tag, the kids football, car rides, shooting hoops and everything else that was on offer and all reasonably priced which was great!! Staff were very hands on and friendly, we’re happy to help at any time and was actually happy to be at work too 🤣. Everyone felt safe and comfortable and this type of party is so effortless I’m not sure why we never thought of it before 🤣😇. We had our own party bags but they also do provide their own for a small fee which was great too - they provide candles to accompany your cake and also cut it and serve it for you (again hassle free). The food was great as everyone seemed to enjoy it and what a fab fruit platter!!! Everything served fresh and hot (despite the time but that wasn’t too much of a bother as the kids were distracted by so much and were very understanding in these situations). 100/10 experience and we absolutely cannot wait to come back again (I wish I was able to get more content 🙈) ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for hosting us Katie and thank you for having us Jump Inc xoxo

We had such a fantastic time celebrating my daughter’s 3rd birthday. A special shout out to Rebecca who was such a lovely person to deal with, went out of her way to make everything as simple as possible which is not an easy thing to do with 20 toddlers!!

We buy a 90min online for 2 kids also we for 50% discount on cards when we arrive to the jump in they applied our discount and make a refund very nice place for kids in age 3+ many trampoline and inflatable castle and slides you can order food and drinks good fun for all family if you coming on morning is not so many people so your kids got almost empty trampolines for self very recommended

Bloody vile the ceiling/roof was leaking! Toilets had wee on floor and all over the place there was brown stuff on the ceiling none of the staff look like they care the place has fallen off Inflatabels are so small through the netting I could see a bin bag leaking with bin juice! I’m disabled and I fell over once cause of how slippery it was will not be visiting again!

Plenty to keep our 5-year-old entertained! The mac and cheese bites were really fresh and delicious. Staff were constantly around keeping the seating area clean, which was great to see. Everyone was friendly and helpful — we’ll definitely be coming back! We can't him to take the socks off now 😂

Customers are not being taken seriously. The price advertised and the price I was charged for a children's party was different (14.95 instead of 14 per child). When I complained on the phone I was told there is nothing that can be done about this, despite acknowledging the obvious mistake from their end. Also when clicking complaint on their website, no text entry or email address appears. That's the last time I book with them!

SEN Session Sunday 9am. Overall, it was a very positive experience for my Autistic Son. Friendly Staff, attentive Marshall always vigilant, plenty to do and well priced. Great job.

We went as the kids went back to school so it was pretty empty. Nice quick sign in, free locker for shoes etc We then had a briefing and a small warm up and was allowed in. Great trampoline area, small soft play area and a big inflatable area too. Great for all ages!

Today I made my 2 son his birthday. So: good morning At the reception and the whole staff were very polite, very nice, very helpful, whatever I asked so there was no problem. The gentlemen who took care of us during the birthday party also had fun with my children, they are great. Lots of laughter, fun and joy. My children were very happy 😍 I am very, very happy and satisfied. So I highly recommend this place. I will always go there ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Very Disappointing Experience – Won’t Be Returning! I’ve visited Gravity Leeds before and had a decent time, but this visit was truly awful. Despite booking in advance, we were met with a huge queue when we arrived. There was no clear process for people who had already booked — we still had to wait in line for 15 minutes just to get in. The staff were not very understanding or helpful. I explained multiple times that we brought our own socks, and was told that was fine. But when we got through, another staff member insisted we had to buy Gravity-branded socks and go back to watch the safety video — adding even more unnecessary delays. The queue to purchase socks was again long, with only one person on the till. By the time we finally got everything sorted, it was already 2:10 PM — our session was supposed to start at 2. After watching the safety video, we were allowed in, only to be told we had to come off at 3 PM anyway, giving us less time than we paid for. Overall, the whole process was chaotic and disorganized, and the staff didn’t do much to ease the situation. It might be okay on a quieter day, but this visit was enough to put me off entirely. Definitely won’t be attending again.

Excellent service, especially on the day. I didn't have any issue replying to increase my numbers in the lead up to the party. Customer service sent plenty of information regarding waiver, food options, time of arrival etc. Arriving at the venue, our party host Lorgan was absolutely perfect. He's an asset to you, clearly very enthusiastic about the kids having a great experience and was on hand to ensure everything flowed smoothly. They even resolved some food upsets from kids by bringing out alternatives. Can't fault them, so please ignore negative reviews, worth the money in my opinion.

Gravity Active Leeds in my opinion is fantastic, my two daughters love trampolining, the bouncy castle/inflatables area and we occasionally access the soft play area. The café has a variety of refreshments, which my children usually indulge in. But the main reason for doing this review are the amazing staff, especially how proactive, attentive and responsive they are to the needs of customers (especially children/neurodiverse individuals). This place is one of the places, where my children are very happy, content and feel very safe. Both of my children are Very Important Bouncers and I am at Gravity Active Leeds several times a week. I look forward to visiting there again in the next few days.

Took my son for his 6th birthday yesterday (27th) for the first time with a few family and what an amazing time he had… not only is the place great but the staff that work there to, have to give so much credit to the guy that served us at the till as we arrived forgot to get his name 😒 he was so lovely and explained everything perfectly, I did need a little help on the check in screens with names and he helped right away and sorted it out for us. His whole attitude with customers is amazing and even took a photo of family with me in it (mum) so I didn’t have to do it and be left out, he new straight away us mums are always taking pictures but never in the picture lol once again thank you, you made our day we all talked about you and said the same how lovely you was 😊

This is a fantastic bookshop and we are so lucky to have it local to us. Brilliant selection of kids' factual and fiction books, including a wide variety of LGBTQIA+ books. They are always really friendly and welcoming too.

A super cute bookshop with some great books on offer!

great bookshop, lovely staff and books ordered arrive usually the following working day. Fabulous!

Visited Kitty Café in Leeds this afternoon for the first time. The customer service was friendly and welcoming, and it was nice to spend some time with the cats. We did see quite a few kittens that looked very young, which left us wondering if such little ones might be better kept somewhere quieter until they’re ready to mingle. A few of the cats also seemed a bit anxious, which made the environment feel different compared to other cat cafés we’ve visited. The place itself was quite lively at times a bit hectic. Our tea and sides took a little while to arrive, but nothing unmanageable. Overall, it’s worth a visit if you’re in the city and want some time with cats, just keep in mind it can feel a little busier and less calm than you might expect. Probably not somewhere we’d rush back to, but glad we experienced it once.

I have visited the Kitty Cafe a few times and it's always a great time. The cats are really sweet and it's fun to watch them. The staff are seen to be cleaning tables and the cafe frequently. I do think there should be an age limit of children coming to the cafe, as this is the cats home, and they aren't there for on demand entertainment. Other cat cafes i have visited in the UK tend to have a '7 and over' limit for example, which appears to be a calmer environment for the cats. The staff are seen to be loving and caring to the cats.

Good tasting food. Great tea. I've been going nearly weekly now during my time away from home because I miss my cats. The first time Web immediately came up to me before I had any food and cuddled up to me purring non stop. The second time there were very playful kittens frequently playing in front of me. Great for feline company

Took a friend here for her birthday, it is expensive to go in, but as it is a charity I do not mind. You are allocated an hour but we were there well over an hour as it wasn't too busy. Food and drink are reasonably priced, food was lovely. Lots of staff on hand if you have questions about the cats. It's worth visiting, it was my 2 nd visit.

First time visiting with my 10 & 11 year old daughters. Fantastic experience, staff were very friendly, service was quick and the cats were so adorable! Will be visiting again!

We absolutely loved our time there. Went in the morning on a Thursday (during school term time), was quiet so we got to enjoy the attention of the cats mainly on us! They were a wide variety of cats, ages and colours, most of them did seem friendly and happy to be petted (it’s completely understandable if some want time alone) A special shout out to the tabby kitten Kyzer, such an adorable, friendly and cheeky little furrball! We really enjoyed our time there, we were 2 adults and 1 child, felt the staff were really friendly, hard working and helpful even when our hot chocolate was toppled over by a hyper kyzer! Did not feel discriminated against due to being people of colour and different faith, despite previous reviews.

For first time I have visited kitty cafe in Leeds with my Daughter and it was amazing place. My daughter she is a cat lover so she was very excited to go there. A lots of cats around. Some of them are still young so are happy to play with visitors. The adults one spent more time slept so I suggest do not pet them. They may bite. Session is one hour and you have to book it online. Cafe is very busy. Price per adult is 8£ for kids is 6£. There is no age limit for kids like there cat cafe. Menu quite big, foods and drinks. We try margarita pizza and j2o and iced latte for drink and was really good. Definitely we will go there often. There are few carpark around but I suggest Victoria multistorey. Cheapest, 6£ for two hours and five minuts walk to Caffè.

Absolutely fun exploring around, stunning Victorian Dome architecture indeed. Scrumptious food shops, valid reason packed with locals and visitors alike. Impressed with what Leeds local market has to offer. Cheers.

Wonderful quirky place to go. There are an amazing variety of quirky unique shops, a very good cafe and an excellent cheese shop where you can buy lots of cheeses and snacks and have a wide variety of cheese based delights, including a truly delicious fondue.

Leeds Corn Exchange is such a unique and beautiful building! 🏛️✨ The architecture is stunning inside and out, and it has such a vibrant, creative atmosphere. It’s full of independent shops, quirky boutiques, and little cafés that make it a joy to wander around. The mix of history and modern culture is perfect, and it really feels like the heart of Leeds’ independent scene. A must-visit if you’re in the city.

Such a gorgeous building. It’s old and such a joy to look around with some amazing shops. I just wish there was an easy way to get to the second floor, I really wanted to go up but with my toddler and the pram it was never going to happen.

An iconic Leeds must visit spot! Such an architecturally interesting building with some really cool shops!

Stunning building. Lines and design is gorgeous. Visited day and night was great. In the night was just beautiful. Definitely reccomend even for just a quick walk around tbe building to view the beauty of the stone work. Wow.

Beautiful architecture. Lots of interesting shops and eateries. Definitely worth a visit.

A Hidden Gem Next to the Hustle and Bustle of City Life Nestled just a stone's throw away from the bustling noise of Leeds and Bradford Airport, Yeadon Tarn is a delightful escape for nature lovers and families seeking a small peaceful retreat. This enchanting body of water serves as a refreshing reminder that tranquillity and beauty can coexist alongside the hectic tones of modern life. Visitors are immediately captivated by the serene landscape that envelops the tarn. The gentle lapping of water against the banks harmonises with the occasional rustle of leaves, providing a soothing backdrop truly emblematic of a hidden wildlife haven. The tarn is rich in biodiversity, attracting a wide array of birds and other wildlife, making it a perfect spot for birdwatching enthusiasts. Whether you're an amateur photographer or an avid nature lover, the opportunities to capture the local fauna in their habitats are plentiful. For families, Yeadon Tarn offers a variety of activities that cater to both adults and children. The well-maintained footpaths around the water encourage leisurely strolls, cycling, or even jogging, providing a refreshing alternative to more urban environments. Kids can often be seen laughing and playing on the grassy areas or enjoying a picnic while parents can relax, soaking in the peacefulness that envelops the tarn. This park is its abundance of recreational facilities and is mainly flat, The small playground nearby is a hit with families, while the open grassy spaces are perfect for flying kites or playing games. For those looking to take to the water, boating options can be found, adding a fun dynamic to your visit. Visiting Yeadon Tarn is a wonderfully accessible outing and has 2 car parks to make life simple, as well as it’s conveniently located just a short drive from Leeds or Bradford centres, yet feels worlds away from any travel chaos. The juxtaposition of lively air traffic and tranquil nature is fascinating; it's easy to forget how close you are to the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether you're looking for a quiet afternoon in a picturesque setting, a fun day out with family, or a moment to reconnect with wildlife, Just jump in your car and take a short drive down.

Yeadon Tarn is a very nice place in a very nice area the lake is stunning with tons if happy duck you also get an amazing view of planes flying very close to you the ice cream a reasonable price for ice cream the only problem is the park it was very crowded and very like out together very quickly and I other thing is why you don’t let bike around the lake like put cameras down and only fine the people who mess around but anyways this is my opinion and my experience

Nice place to go for a walk, there is usually an ice cream van either in one of the car parks or by the play park. If you join the sailing club then you can also rent boats for the tarn also.

Great place for a walk, nice circuit around the lake. Ground is very flat and even so good for skating as well. Lots of fishing spots, close to Yeadon itself. Has parking at the top end, and there is also a fair amount of street parking nearby. Can see and the planes taking off rumbling along the back of the park which is cool as well.

A truly wonderful day. Living so close I often go there, and taking lots of photos. There's plenty of cafe's down Yeadon high street.

Boring, soulless. Decent size car park, very short walk of about 10-15 minutes. Plenty of seats so good for the elderly or immobile. Flat, circular walk, plenty of dog walkers, picnic benches, area to feed the ducks, small playground for children. Sorry to not be more positive but not worth returning.

Well maintained paths. Minimal dog fouling which is nice to see. Plenty of seats around the tarn. Tables for picnicing. Ideal for watching aircraft take off from LBA. Kids can feed the ducks and geese. No cafes close by unless you head for the high street.

It's a cool place with a good mix of machines, my little one left early as it was too loud/overwhelming (to be expected) but my elder child stayed and we had a blast. Try the mach storm game it's awesome! Also, silent scope, house of the dead, crazy taxi, luigis mansion were hits with me!

What a fantastic and different night out! This spot is perfect for adults looking to unwind and tap into their inner kid. Just relax and enjoy the huge range of games from retro 80s and 90s all the way up to modern VR and 4d. The pricing for food and drinks is fair, and we appreciate that you can get a re-entry stamp to grab food elsewhere if you prefer. We were impressed with how clean it was; they had antibacterial wipes everywhere, and putting out deodorants in the restrooms shows they really care about the guest experience.

I visited here with a friends as part of a stag do. A very well set up and organised building. We had a great time with all the different games over the multiple floors and still didn't managed to get to everything. The restaurant/café on the bottom floor is so well priced for the quality of the food. Including the entrance fee for the arcade, I spent less than £30 for the night which I think is great value. Would highly recommend and u hope they open another location nearer to home.

Amazing arcade! For the price of entry, you get your moneys worth on unlimited games and a wide variety of games to play. The in-house food is well priced with lovely accommodating staff. Hand sanitiser station are placed around each floor for those who would like it. Important to note if you yourself or family member are sensitive to noise for any reason, it is advisable for you bring ear-plugs if you need. They do provide noise-cancelling earmuffs/ headphones but earplugs must be brought by yourself. The first floor is louder than the rest as it has more modern games which younger people tend to gather, the upper levels are quieter due to there being the more classic games. Friday evening is an adults only evening for those who are interested. :)

It was a great day out experience for my birthday, with my 2 irl non binary college friends plus me. All 3 of us had an absolute blast playing all the retro games plus modern stuff, even though it was busy and noisy but didn’t ruin my experience. We played over 10+ games in a span of 5 hrs and 30 mins, and the 3 of us finished The Simpsons Arcade Game for the first time which was my childhood game. 1 of my friend was so obsessed with the Dance Dance Resolution, and I absolutely loved the Crazy Taxi and Tetris machines. After we finished The Simpsons Arcade Game, we had lunch in the cafe. Staff/Service 10/10 Food/Drinks 10/10 The order went really perfect which I ordered a garlic pizza bread with no cheese, my friend they ordered a classic hotdog with everything on it they wanted, and my other friend they ordered a pepperoni pizza. After we placed our order, it was cool they use a number buzzer thing which when the buzzer goes on, then you go for your food which was a neat idea they do I was impressed and didn’t take long for the food to be ready. The food was amazing and didn’t expect the hotdog came with tortilla chips included, got to say for the price you pay for food and drinks I’m so impressed of. After our lunch we continued playing more arcade games, then me and my non binary they and me took a picture of the Sonic statue in a goofy 0.5 camera which was funny as heck. Then we ended our day of my friend they tried out the VR and I played Super Monkey Ball. Plus ended with we tried out the gaming pcs and we both played Among Us. I would absolutely love to go back again in the future with my friends again since there is more to try out, or at order locations.

Always a great day out and fantastic value for money. The food in the cafe is very reasonable. A vast selection of games and the extension stops the floors feeling as crowded as in the past. Thanks to the team 👍

Great experience for those of us around during the time of the arcades (I spent MANY Hours in them), only issue I had was that many of the machines were in poor maintenance, examples are the fighting game cabinets, their sticks for controls are completely shot, actuators need replacing many of the Japanese style units. The racing games steering sensors in games like Sega Rally 3 and Mario Kart Arcade are completely shot, spent more time fighting the machine to make the vehicle go in the right direction than actually playing the game, damn things had a mind of their own lol. Outside of that, staff were lovely and helpful and the food is pretty decent and affordable, I would give it 5 stars as it was a blast from the past and nostalgia was very real, but with some of the games been pretty unplayable due to the units maintenance, I can't in good conscience give it 5. I hope the staff or owners read this, sort those units out, I will be paying another visit in hope you sort these issues.

Had a great time with a friend this morning. Safety briefing at the beginning and the harnesses and clips are simple and straight forward to use. Good variety of obstacles and challenges - the recent rain made it harder due to becoming slippy. Staff were extremely knowledgeable and welcoming and put us at ease from the very beginning. Special thanks to Taylor for making our day ☺️

Brilliant. Probably 8 years upwards. Different levels of difficulty. Staff friendly. Picnic tables available. Just watching is fun.

We came as a group for birthday celebrations and were amazed with the experience. Everyone there made the trip so much fun especially a man named Sam. Sam helped with our training, safety briefing and a few times through the courses. He made us laugh the whole time and made us feel so much more comfortable even though some of us were scared. Not only this but he remained professional in making sure we understood instructions and keeping us safe. Would highly recommend this to anyone thinking of booking.

My children went on the 13 to 15 year old tree top challenge course my daughter (14) wasn't scared one little bit my son (13) got stuck and scared mid air but I honestly can't praise the staff enough they talked him through the whole thing and was so patient with him they brought him back to the start settled his nerves and he was going for it again from then on because the staff are so patient he did the whole course without problems and he absolutely loved it the staff are amazing thank you so much for giving my son the confidence to carry on and showing him that trust goes a very long way I would honestly highly recommend it to anyone. (one very happy mum and two children).

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Outstanding support and a wonderful day out Today I visited Go Ape with my son, who I know is afraid of heights and adventure. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed by a team member called Ben, who instantly made my son feel comfortable and reassured. His patience, encouragement, and kindness throughout the event made a huge difference to our day. I also want to thank two other fantastic staff members one with dark hair and a headband, and another who was at the gate and later on the zip line. I’m sorry I didn’t catch your names, but your support did not go unnoticed. Thanks to the team’s positivity and understanding, my son pushed himself further than I thought possible. We’ll definitely be back soon with my other son, who I’m sure will complete the course!

This place is awesome! Even with the rain beating down, my Son had the most amazing day! We will definitely be back again soon!

Came here for a hen do. We definitely had lots of fun, even though it wasn't everyone's cup of tea! It was challenging in parts but still fun. The zip lines were great and all the staff there were very friendly. We got stuck in traffic in the way there so we were very slightly late, but that was not a problem at all. Everyone had a great day and have created some great funny memories with friends.

🥷 Fantastic experience for the kids and adults seem to enjoy it also 😄 The briefing was clear and straight forward. Trainers on the obstacle course, and trainers off when on the bouncy castle 🏰 Great obstacle courses within the centre with a wide range of activities and difficulty levels for any age child/adult visiting. The bouncy castle area was huge and a good break from the obstacle course. Their was a toddler area also 🥷 Access ♿ was good around the areas. The toilets 🚾 were clean and tidy. The cafe and food was really good - pepperoni 🍕 pizza and their fries definitely worth a try! Staff were friendly and helpful, also helpful with the kids on the course. ❤️👏😊 Thanks for hosting us 😁 💪🤩

My daughter celebrated her 8th birthday today at Ninja Warrior Leeds. We couldn't be happier with the service we have been provided. Emily, our party host went over and beyond with every little request we had. Thank you for looking after us! My daughter had an amazing time, she loved running around with her friends, trying the obstacle courses and even climbing The Wall. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a party place!

I took my kids to this place, and I was surprised at how spacious the place was. It's twice the size of Insane Air. My kids had a great time. I had a hot chocolate from the cafe and it was good, but my kids didn't like the slushy at all. However, it was a good place for the kids to let your kids loose. They went straight to sleep afterwards. The best part was that parking was free.

Staff were fantastic extremely helpful even when they were very busy . Emily went above and beyond so a massive thank you to her x definitely be back well done ninja warrior Leeds

Was amazing, went their for my birthday with some cousins, staff were amazing and we played 2 games and we got these coins which we could redeem for slushies and the prices were quite good.

Had a fantastic time bank holiday Monday. My BF was very cynical before going. He was a covert after. There were 5 of us, ages one child 13 and 4 adults range 18-53. Paid for the 2 games and drink combo which was great value and much needed drink after the 2 games. We were the blue team and played against another 5 people that were there, they were the red team. The equipment is amazing, I last played this early 90''s and it is so much improved. You can't shoot your own team by mistake, it won't register. We diverted 30 miles to go. A must play

My son had a fun experience playing with his friends. We must appreciate staff Fraser . He was really good with kids and made the experience even more memorable & fun. Nice to see staff that are kind & go the extra mile on their job

I came here two days ago for a friend's birthday. It was pretty late when we came in (about 7ish?) And we had 3 games. The staff on shift were FANTASTIC, so helpful and polite, we had a great time. Billy, the guy who ran our game and was doing the desk, was really helpful and put me at ease despite my social anxiety :) 10/10 service would come again

This was my first time trying Laser Tag, me and my family really enjoyed it. The staff were helpful and friendly. Definitely is a place to recommend for families.

Helpful staff, kids enjoyed party, pizzas a bit dry but overall good and party bags went down well, thanks

Overall, a great experience for the kids. The staff that dealt with our party were great, especially Cameron. The food was a bit basic, but the kids loved it. The place could do with an interior refresh, and the aluminium chairs make an awful noise being moved about. I'd still recommend it for a kids party.

What an absolutely gorgeous, clean swimming pool, complete with beautiful architecture it has been lovingly and sensitively renovated into the best possible blend of a modern and vintage leisure facility under one roof. It offers a brilliant range of events, catering to all. The staff are incredible; cheerful, friendly, welcoming and efficient. What a gem!

Old Victorian baths, inside it's modern.

Poor Service and Communication They only replied to my emails after I called and said nobody was responding — and even then, they stopped replying again. I've been waiting since last Wednesday for an answer to a simple question. It shouldn’t be this hard to book a 1-to-1 lesson. Very disappointing experience.

Fabulous swimming baths heralding back to Victorian times Very friendly and professional staff Easy parking Highly recommended!

I've been using the gym here for years & I love it. I wouldn't go anywhere else! The staff are friendly & welcoming. The other members are also friendly & welcoming. I always have a few conversations with people on my visits. The equipment is modern & provides everything you need in a gym. The place is very clean and requires members to clean equipment after each use. The fitness classes are fun and gives the opportunity for socialising & making new friends. I don't use the pool as I'm a rubbish swimmer but the pool is what you'd expect from a swimming baths. Loads of swimming slots for adult only swims.

Really enjoyed it, highly recommend

On the same day as the free festival at bramley Park, we got treated to the live mermaid show and a free swim for the family bedore hand..for free I may add.. there was no mermaid sadly however these lady's put their all into this performance and should be praised non the less... bravo lady's.. bravo👏👏 🤜🤛😁.

Absolutely fantastic place to visit. The lady who was our tour guide through the collection was absolutely fantastic, knowledgeable and passionate about the collection. Myself and my 10yo had a lot of fun and we would definitely go back another time to look at some more of the collections.

Well worth a look if you like museums as here stores old artifacts, bones, taxidermy, clothes, toys and much much more! Toilets and free parking but no cafe. Our guide was knowledgeable and it was a fun hour walking and looking at items he or we pointed out. 16C to keep items safe, but it was a good temperature for me! Book yourself on, I donated a fiver to help running costs and to preserve these fine old items 👍

We went with our 9 year old boy and we all loved it! There were roughly 20 people on the tour in total, with 3 volunteers/guides so plenty of options to ask questions about the different items. There's a huge mix of things, including taxidermy, artwork, historical items and even a cross section of a meteorite! It felt really special being 'behind the scenes' seeing items in racking and boxes, and the group being relatively small meant everyone got to see what was on display easily. Will definitely go back as items change as and when things are loaned out.

What a fab little place. Did a tour over half term with Jed and it was fantastic. Loads of incredible things to look at. Jed was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions about all sorts of things. What a great afternoon. Picture of a collection of small hats - I thought they were for a monkey but Jed informed us they were models made by a hatter.

I didn’t know that this place is usually closed for weekends. I just hopped in the car with my friends to go. Luckily, Adam saw us through his window and invited us in even though they were not officially opened and he was really kind enough to show us around. He offered us water and biscuits after the tour 😊. Thank you so much Adam!!! It’s a centre with over a million collection of animals, clothing, statues and so on. It was so fascinating. I saw some collections peculiar to where I come from, it’s indeed a beauty to behold. We were advised not to touch anything so as not to destroy the items. I’ll surely be back when they’re open on a week day. It’s free of charge. Parking space are available. I recommend!!! Its children friendly too.

This place is better than the actual museum.Its just a pity you cant just go when you like,but must arrange a visit with a guide or one of the curators if you have a more special interest.Really Leeds should build a new museum so they can get more of the items and animal specimens on display.

Very interesting guided one hour tour of one room in archives

My son has been attending mini riders on a Sunday morning since February and has been an amazing way for him to learn and gain confidence on his scooter. He can have help from the pros but also really benefits from seeing other kids his age. If I ever ask him what he wants to do on a weekend the answer is always LS-Ten. We had his 6th birthday party here this weekend and I couldn't have been happier. Everyone had a fantastic time and Sam was great and patient teaching the kids some pointers on skateboarding. Everyone came out telling me they had the best time and wanted to come back again. My son was buzzing, and we just love it here. Lastly (though most importantly) the coffee is really good!

We had the place to ourselves during a children’s party. The staff were so friendly and the park is great fun. We were limited to scooters but they’re perfect for mixed abilities. Mums, Dads and kids had a fantastic time! Keep it up guys, this is a great space and represents the skate scene perfectly.

Absolutely brilliant... Lots of really supportive staff around, great value and really cool ramps inside and out... Wish we lived closer as we would be regulars for sure🛴🛹🚲🎉🎉🎉

This place is amazing and has become our second home since my 8 year old has become obsessed with skateboarding. This is largely due to the incredible people that work there. They are welcoming, inclusive and show a genuine interest in coaching people. My son’s happiness and confidence has increased thanks to Lauren, who has gone above and beyond to help him. Thank you 🙏

Great place. Suitable for all ages, although the younger ones should try to stick to the junior sessions. Quite a few skaters / scooter riders in with different levels of skill. All the skaters seem to look out for each other, having patience with the less experienced riders. Clean enough, little snack bar that's also cheap to buy from. There's a play area outside too - made of concrete so watch out for the falls. 2 hour session is just about enough (for an adult to sit / stand about watching) however the users of the park could probably stay all day if you let them. All in, it's a cheap way of getting a bit of play time for any budding enthusiast.

Great park and great staff. Lovely, welcoming environment. Wide variety of types and sizes of ramps. Main street style area has some Rehab Wakefield vibes (for those of you who are old enough to remember), down the slope, over the funbox, up the quarterpipe and back again. Outdoor skatepark as well, so its two for the price of one (weather permitting) Happy hour sessions are nice and quiet for beginners like me. Weekend morning kids sessions are great too if you have little ones.

Great fun park. Nice bowl, mini, street and flow sections. Park is really well kept and looks like it's swept alot so not as slippy as most of them are.

Magical bit of leeds offering a decent walk, cafe at Meanwood park, great for dogs.

Great trail muddy in places passes through various parks with kids swings etc

Safe n sound vibes 🤍🍃

Forget entering via Meanwood Park enter via the Hollies off Weetwood Lane( the notorious S bend ) and you will enter a different world. 93 acres of land gifted to Leeds in 1921 . It's a fantastic trail and supposedly inspiration to Tolkien for the 'Hobbit' when he lectures at Leeds Uni, you can understand why with the winding paths and magnificent tree specimens and home to a national collection of shrubbery( not that bothered so no idea which plant) .Enjoy as the carpark when I've been has always had spaces ...

Can you find this in meanwood valley trail

Picnic spot and dog friendly location

The perfect location for a Baby Shower! We reserved the beautiful function room upstairs and enjoyed a fantastic buffet. It comfortably fit 20 people and everyone complimented the venue choice. Excellent service and communication throughout. Would highly recommend. Thank you!

BANYAN 2025 BOTTOMLESS SUPPERCLUB (AFTER 3PM) 9 ladies wined and dined here on Saturday evening. We were well looked after. The prosecco was flowing and so were the other drinks although we all said that we felt that the drinks were watered down. Food was excellent and very tasty. £41.95 wasn't really a bad price considering whst we had to drink. Staff were lovely and looked after us we. Unfortunately the music left little to be desired. The dance floor was mostly empty and that's a real sign for the dj to change the music. All in all we had a great time.

Popped in today to have a Sunday roast. It was lovely, you get a large portion, I opted for beef, you get red cabbage, parsnips, carrots Yorkshire puddings, loads of roast potatoes, broccoli and unlimited gravy. Cost was around £21.50. knocked a star off due to the beef being overdone. But would recommend. The Guinness was spot on.

Lovely Sunday roast here, generous portions and all tastes amazing (especially the gravy). Would recommend!

A perfect bar serves nice foods in a beautiful building.A good place to have some beer and take a photo.

Zahrah was perfect, the food was really nice and the drink awesome( just do not orther the Blood Mary)

Can not give the manager Kieran and our server Carrie enough praise. We had less than an hour before our train and they made sure we had food and drinks with time to spare. Service and efficiency 10/10. Although it was really busy. No member of staff looked flustered or struggling. From what I saw , it was good management of staff and everyone working as a team.

Beautiful place. Place was spotlessly clean. The staff were passionate about the work they do and obviously love the donkeys. We sponsor Tatty and my grandaughter loves him. ❤️ Our 1st visit to Leeds and had a fabulous day. Thanks to all

Visited today as I'm running the marathon for the charity next year. Lovely visit with friendly and knowledgeable staff. Plenty of opportunities to stroke the donkeys. Nice café that accepts cash and card. Feeding time is as 2:30 so you can see them all run into the field for carrots which is lovely. Would highly recommend!

A great couple of hours spent with some lovely donkeys. All the staff were lovely and were on hand to answer any questions. All the staff genuinely love donkeys and it was nice to see rescued donkeys getting the life that they deserve!

Bought my grandson last Saturday, the staff were all amazing, very welcoming, very knowledgable and very accommodating. Overall a great experience, my grandson didn’t want to leave. The donkeys are all very beautiful and very well looked after, what a great sanctuary

Only small but big on Donkeys! Loved it the staff were knowlegable friendly and clearly loved their charges. Tea room sweet cheap and a nice little gift shop.

For an animal lover this is such a wonderful place. Modern buildings, wonderful, knowledgeable staff who obviously love all their charges. Large indoor arena and comfortable outdoor yard. Lovely little gift shop with very reasonable prices. Cafe doing drinks and light snacks. Walked through the little memorial garden, very touching.

The venue, staff and of course the beautiful and well looked after donkeys is such a treat. Both my Mum & I have adopted one each for the past few years and love dropping in for a coffee and seeing how they're getting on.

Quite interesting, it's a great pity that this museum is set to close permanently from Sunday 31st March 2024. Council savings it seems.

Kind and helpful staff and a bygone era. The water wheels actually work and powers the building. Would have loved to see more moving, not a lot of people know it is here! Me included! All an interesting education. Well worth a visit.

Only open to the general public for a few hours on weekends but this place is well worth a visit. Fascinating glimpse into Leeds' past in a beautiful canalside setting. The walk along the river is a delight in itself. Lovely little cafe on site and Steve on the door could not have been more helpful and friendly.

We had our wedding here on Saturday. We were lucky with the weather but fantastic location and helpful, hard working staff. You are not tied to any contractors but can use whoever you want. Good value for wedding venue.

A beautiful place to visit. Perfect as a wedding venue, a day trip or any other event you may want to host! Steeped in History it has a museum open to the public.

Highly recommendable. Amazing place to go. Lot's to see and discover indoors, many activities for children (at least during the holidays). The outdoor area is probably best to visit if it is not raining.

Fabulous place to visit. Very well cared for surroundings, numerous places to have a picnic and the mill itself has been restored so the waterwheels continue to turn.. Fabulous to hear all the mechanics 'talk' to each other. Would recommend to anyone

My daughter had her 7th birthday party here today and it was amazing! All the volunteers were fantastic especially the two woman who hosted the activities with the children. Alex the donkey was very happy with his groom in the shade. Safety of both animals and children is really important to Hope. Thank you everyone ❤️

Just lovely. Free to visit including parking. A charity where the priority is the horses and donkeys. Really friendly. Great little coffee shop including home made sponge cake. Worth a quick visit to see the horses and to support a local charity that's been supporting these animals for more than 50 years.

Fabulous, well-run hospitality for horses and donkeys. We attended the open day - lots of things to see. Tombolas, stalls selling crafts, a band, AMAZING cakes and lots of other stuff. The equines were very welcoming, as were their human helpers and volunteers. A delightful visit and extremely worthwhile charity. Bravo Hope Pastures 🫏🐎

Went with my youngest Granddaughter. The volunteers, were busy cleaning out the stables. We met Cloud, and my Granddaughter fell in love. We said hello to two beautiful big white horses, they were enjoying their hay nets. We had a stroke and patted them. They were very soft and calm. They also had special nets on their ears and eyes. This was to protect them from the flies. We saw the donkeys, and some ponies in the bottom field. Also there was one in the training yard, getting brushed. We read the " In loving memory wall " We left some apples in the manger, for their tea. Then put some coins in the dropping box, she really enjoyed that. We went to see Cloud, Sago and Freddie again. We went and bought some lovely things, that had our favourites; Cloud, Sago and Freddie on. We bought some hat and carrots. Then said another farewell to Cloud. My 3 year old Granddaughter hasn't stopped talking about our visit or indeed Cloud. We're already planning our next visit.

Lovely sanctuary. We attended a craft fair. Live main and plenty of home made food available to purchase. The animals have great outdoor space and it's lovely to see them out in the fields. We even saw the new baby donkey Buttons 🫏 There are a couple of gardens too. One at the top of the hill and another secret garden close to the entrance.

This place has been going for years so that should tell you they're doing something right! We went to get some second hand riding gear and managed to get a great jacket. There were a few foals which is always lovely to see them a little walk around saying hi to all the lovely horses. The staff are very friendly and there's a little tea room to have a cuppa before you leave oh and don't forget to put a bit in the donations box, every little helps!

I was looking for something slightly unusual for my daughter's 7th birthday party and was delighted to find that Hope Pastures offer a party package! I don't agree with the type of parties where children 'decorate' ponies but knowing the purpose and ethos of Hope Pastures, it was great to be able to offer this close-up experience for my daughter and her friends without compromising my ethics. Communication from the team beforehand was great, and on the day we were warmly welcomed with sole use of the party tent, which had been nicely decorated for the party. Julie, our guide, was so friendly and helped the girls all feel at ease (there were 5 in the group as 1 couldn't make it). Everything was explained carefully and in a way that was accessible for the girls' age - including the fact that some of the animals would want to say hello in which case they would come over, but that some would prefer not to be stroked so would stay away. I think this helped manage the girls' expectations that this wasn't a typical 'petting zoo' set up, but a place where the animals are looked after and respected. It was lovely to meet all the horses, ponies and donkeys, Julie knew so much about all of them and told us lots of facts about them and their circumstances. The girls got to do a couple of craft activities, made some enrichment toys for the donkeys which they got to see them use, and also groomed one of the donkeys with careful guidance. I think the whole day helped show the girls more about these animals and built their awareness of them and their needs, it gave them the chance to try something new in a new environment, and it was also lovely that my daughter got to spend more quality time with a small group of close friends rather than having a bigger party where they're all racing around. And meanwhile their parents enjoyed coffee and cake in the visitor centre! I would definitely recommend a trip to Hope Pastures and think their parties are a great way for children to learn more about animals in an ethical, respectful way.

Just to start off im yhe biker on the white bike and I've only been here once but I found it to be great even with the wet and very rainy weather. There's a mini pump track and a bmx track right from the start which anyone can do. I found that the mini pump track wasn't as good for kids above the age of 10 as it is too small for them. The bmx track uas lots of jumps and it has lots of berms. It's hard to gain and keep speed on it I've found but it's still really good to practice jumps. These two are really easy to find as they are right next to the car park. They shut off food at 3 at 3pm so i didn't get to try that, but the service was quick and it was relatively cheep for Leeds. There is a bike shop / repair shop there and they can pump up your tires or do anything you need really. The people in there are experienced and are kind. There are jump lines and gaps when you explore further and there is a huge bridge jump that is about 30 foot long. The 2 gaps are easy to jump I found as it was my first time jumping gaps. The jumps are very case friendly and they have good lips and landings. I honestly couldn't ask for more from a bike park this has some of the best jumps I've done so far as a new biker and I found it fun.

What a great place, me my son and my dad went here a couple of weeks back and again this weekend as the jumps were so good, my son absolutely loved the place, some nice table top jumps that are big but anyone can ride with as much speed as their skill allows. Definitely be returning soon. Not tried the Cafe yet but the smells coming from the place made me give it 5 stars anyway.

Excellent breakfast in very nice clean surroundings. Had the breakfast recommended and it didn't disappoint. Probably one of if not the best cooked breakfast I have had. Staff are very welcoming and friendly.bif you are looking for somewhere to eat in the area it is a great venue. lovely seating indoors and out. Very good value for money.

I’ll give this place 3 stars because overall it’s a cool bike park located inside the city and that is a think to appreciate it. Over all jump tracks are good but „enduro” loop is rated to high. Red loop is more less average blue in most places so nothing exciting really. Nice place to spend some time if you up to jumps, if you looking for some forest trails better find another spot.

This is a great place for young and more experienced mountain bikers, jump bikers and bmx bikers. We travelled an hour to get here on this our third but not last visit! And its free! Well done to Leeds council for building this.

Gorgeous morning for a visit to the pump track. Bike broke, but staff were able to fix it for us to continue. Great cafe and outside seating to finish off the day. Would highly recommend... and all for free (apart from coffee).

First time there. Great set up, loads of different trails for all sizes and skillsets. From the pump track to the big jumps there is something for everyone. Great place to build confidence in jumps and some nice technical bits as well. Oh and its FREE!!!!!

Visited a few times. I hadn't realised that there is a connecting bridge from the Leeds Art Gallery itself. First time I've used that, as I've always gone in via their own street door before. Shop and couple of rooms.

Having a museum with the name " Henry Moore" in it, with nothing by him, is a huge disappointment. Kinda misrepresentation. We went to the Max Ernst Museum recently, and it was excellent. Plenty of his stuff. Was Henry quite lazy? Look how many Picasso museums there are! OK, so this is HM "Institute", I now understand, but it's still disappointing. Especially as the art they do have is really terrible. Old paint trays scattered about. Insulting. The museum next door has a Moore out front and a nice Hepworth inside, although it's irritating in its own way.

I don't know, I guess I'm not a connoisseur or lover of modern art, but if you like it, then maybe you should visit this place, although there are only 3 rooms

This library is a sculpture lovers dream. In all my years of going to Leeds I have always seen this place but never did I really explore what was to be. I am re thinking of adding sculptures to my private interests once again and wanted to see what it was all about. Thankfully not only do they have access t0 some great books/pamphlets etc. They also hold regular exhibitions. Although I am a classic man myself it's great to see the library offering variety. Will definitely be back again.

Small but interesting - they do have a good display on at the moment as well. I was a little out off though. I was asked to put a mask on, even though wearing my mask exception tag, I’ve had to stop wearing one as I’m incredibly heavily pregnant and keep having bad Braxton Hicks that I have to breath through. The staff member was ok about it but it made me very anxious and feel really guilty.

Got talked into an afternoon of culture, so popped into this sculpture gallery. I was actually impressed with exhibitions on display, even if somewhat limited by the current pandemic. The staff are nice and informative and the gallery is quite a relaxing place too. Naturally, you have to provide your contact trace details, apply handgel and wear a face mask, but that did not affect the time I enjoyed here, definitely recommend this gallery. Parking for obvious reasons is an issue, but I found somewhere quite close and entry is free 😁👌

Had time to kill in Leeds so popped in to the institute. Current exhibition of Portable Sculpture was fascinating, and I'm sure my pictures don't do it justice! Well worth a visit.

I went to this exhibition with my adult daughter. We had a great time. It was good fun with some interactive experiences and a few inexpensive gifts for sale.

A brilliant experience learning about the history and evolution of M&S! There’s plenty of memorabilia and information, plus opportunities to dress up and interact with artefacts. It’s free to enter. There’s lockers to put your stuff away, so you don’t need to carry them around with you!

Free entry. Worthy to visit if you are fans of M&S. The archie would like to demonstrate the core value of M&S and the inclusion of local farmers and people of different races. There is a tiny cinema playing old advertisement of M&S of different decades. There is a corner for old M&S clothes you can try on and take photo with the special backdrops. There are magazines fixed along with the collection exhibited. It is cool. And there are some gifts exclusive to M&S archive that you can buy near the reception. As a Hongkonger, it is so nice to visit the achieve because there are also M&S in Hong Kong. I suggest a little collection for the M&S history in other parts of the world. Yes, the shirt I was on when I took the flight to UK is M&S.😭 So many memories....

A wonderful museum, been a number of times , taking friends- free, friendly staff , films about M and S, clothes to dress up in for nostalgia! So nice there is a drink on offer Very highly recommended

The archive was full of different items which were mostly donated...We spent about 45 mins looking around and to be fair, there was some interesting items on display ...It would have been nice to sit and have some refreshments available to enjoy..

It’s small, but there was so much to see and learn in every corner and on every panel. I enjoyed watching the ads from the 50s to 00s, and reading the stories of how M&S had been a part of people’s lives and cherished memories through the years. You could pick up a retro ad poster in the gift shop, and even the receipt is wonderfully nostalgic.

I took my 4 year old for an event as part of the University of Leeds' "Be Curious" event. The staff were really friendly, helpful and welcoming. The exhibits and activities were great and interactive which made it accessible for both myself and my 4 year old.

Good to have a refreshing mood by art.

The collections are amazing. Didn't expect to see masters' works.

Cool spot if you're interested in art or exhibitions

Great small gallery at Leeds university. Some interesting and notable works by mid-20th Century artists, and a superb collection from earlier periods. Certainly worth a visit.

Small art gallery in one of the university building. There are a few interesting works in the permanent collection.

Excellent small gallery - punches above it's weight with a fine collection & thoughtful special exhibitions.

Small interesting collection and recent fine art student work. Don't follow Google maps, just go in the front door of the Parkinson Building and turn left.