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Leeds Parks, Gardens and Arboretums
(Leeds, England)



Leeds has an excellent selection of parks and gardens, both in the centre of Leeds and also on the outskirts of Leeds. These Leeds parks and gardens range from the largest parks in Leeds, to the smallest courtyard gardens in Leeds. You would never imagine that the large and busy city of Leeds would have so much green and open space throughout, including a number of impressive trees, central gardens and floral displays.

Many areas of Leeds have at least one park, whether it is just a small pool with surrounding trees, a square in central Leeds with seating areas, or a huge park in the suburbs of Leeds covering many acres. Here are some of the most popular parks and gardens in and around Leeds, providing important areas for relaxation and recreation in the city of Leeds.




Leeds Parks and Gardens: Bramham Park - Wetherby, Yorkshire, LS23 6ND, England
Tel: +44 (0)1937 844 265
Bramham Park is located to the south of Wetherby, on the outskirts of Leeds. Attractions at Bramham Park include landscaped gardens covering over 24 hectares / 60 acres and filled with mature trees, shrubs, flower borders and ponds, and an imposing 16th-century house, filled with antiques, paintings and period features. The stunning gardens at Bramham Park were originally based on the famous gardens at the Palace of Versailles in Paris.
Leeds gardens open: February to September - 10:30 to 17:30
Leeds gardens admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens and children

Leeds Parks and Gardens: Ripley Castle and Gardens - Ripley, Harrogate, HG3 3AY, England
Tel: +44 (0)1423 770 152
Ripley Castle and Gardens is situated in Harrogate, close to Leeds. With a historic castle, dating back to the 16th century, a glorious park, which was originally landscaped by famous garden designer Capability Brown, and a charming village nearby.
Leeds gardens open: daily - 09:00 to 17:30 (16:30 in the winter)
Leeds gardens admission: charge, discounts available for children

Leeds Parks and Gardens: Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - B6265, Ripon and Pately Bridge, Near Ripon, Yorkshire, TA1 1JH, England
Tel: +44 (0)1765 608 888
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden can be found on the outskirts of Leeds and is located around 48 km / 30 miles from central Leeds. This impressive garden was originally landscaped in the 18th century and attractions at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden include large ponds, waterfalls, temple-like buildings, a deer parkland, a visitor centre, a café area and a popular gift shop. Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden is within easy reach of Leeds and is a World Heritage Site owned and managed by the National Trust.
Leeds gardens open: daily, October to March - 10:00 to 17:00, April to September - 10:00 to 19:00
Leeds gardens admission: charge, discounts available for children and families, members of the National Trust are free

Leeds Parks and Gardens: Newby Hall and Gardens - Ripon, HG4 5AE, England
Tel: +44 (0)1423 322 583
Newby Hall and Gardens, nearby Leeds, is located in Ripon, part of the scenic Yorkshire Dales. This spectacular stately home is surrounded by equally impressive gardens, which include many rare, mature plant specimens, seating areas, formal gardens, a miniature railway and a playground area for children, with slides, climbing frames, swings and sandpits.
Leeds gardens open: Tuesday to Sunday - 11:00 to 17:30, open on Mondays during the summer holidays
Leeds gardens admission: charge, discounts available for children

Leeds Parks and Gardens: Thorp Perrow Arboretum - Thorp Perrow, Bedale, DL8 2PR, England
Tel: +44 (0)1677 425 323
Thorp Perrow Arboretum is close to Leeds and features a vast collection of trees for around the world. Covering more than 400 hectares / 1,000 acres, attractions at this popular arboretum include nature trails, picnic areas, seasonal events including spectacular autumn colours and spring flowers, a visitor centre, a café and a gift shop.
Leeds gardens open: daily - dawn to dusk
Leeds gardens admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens

Leeds Parks and Gardens: Chevin Forest Park - East Chevin Road, Otley, Leeds, LS21 3HB, England
Tel: +44 (0)1943 465 023
Chevin Forest Park, in the Otley area of Leeds, is a popular nature reserve which is full of wildlife. With woodland walks, scenic views, horse riding trails, picnic areas and mature trees.
Leeds gardens open: daily - dawn to dusk
Leeds gardens admission: free

Leeds Parks and Gardens: Breary Marsh - near Golden Acre Park, Leeds, LS16 8BQ, England
Tel: +44 (0)113 278 2951
Breary Marsh, in the Bramhope district of Leeds, is an important, boggy woodland area which is rich is wildlife, including a number of rare animals and plants. With numerous pathways, nature trails and bridleways, Leeds' Breary Marsh is protected as a 'site of special scientific interest'.
Leeds gardens open: daily - dawn to dusk
Leeds gardens admission: free

Leeds Parks and Gardens: Leeds Canal Gardens - Roundhay Park, Leeds, LS8, England
Tel: +44 (0)113 266 1850
Leeds Canal Gardens, in the Roundhay area of Leeds, are a number of attractive, small gardens, filled with interesting plants and flowers. Attractions at the Leeds Canal Gardens include a large collection of roses, ponds, colourful flower borders, mature shrubs, seating areas and a nearby café. Leeds Canal Gardens are within easy reach from Leeds city centre and provide a quiet, peaceful oasis in the heart of busy Leeds life.
Leeds gardens open: daily - dawn to dusk
Leeds gardens admission: free

Leeds Parks and Gardens: Golden Acre Park - Golden Acre, Otley Road, Leeds, LS16, England
Tel: +44 (0)113 261 0374
Leeds' Golden Acre Park is one of the most popular gardens in Leeds are regularly attracts large numbers of tourists and visitors from around the Leeds area. Close to Leeds city centre, in the Otley area of Leeds, highlights at the Golden Acre Park include an impressive pinetum, a large collection of mature trees, herbaceous flower borders, a lake, a visitors centre, seating areas and a café.
Leeds gardens open: daily - dawn to dusk
Leeds gardens admission: free

Leeds Parks and Gardens: Middleton Park - 218 Town Street, Middleton, Leeds, LS10 3TN, England
Tel: +44 (0)113 271 5811
Middleton Park covers more than 80 hectares / 200 acres in the Middleton area of Leeds. Filled with wildlife, attractions at Leeds' Middleton Park include woodland trails, streams, large trees and wild flowers.
Leeds gardens open: daily - dawn to dusk
Leeds gardens admission: free

Leeds Parks and Gardens: Roundhay Park - Roundhay Road, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 4AR, England
Tel: +44 (0)113 266 1850
Roundhay Park is the most popular parkland area in Leeds and regularly attracts almost one million visitors each year. Home to many Leeds' events and festivals throughout the year, including a number of large open-air concerts, Leeds' Roundhay Park features large expanses of open grass, sports facilities, vast woodland areas, nature trails, a café with views of the Roundhay Park lake, mature gardens and seating areas.
Leeds gardens admission: free
Leeds gardens open: daily - dawn to dusk

Leeds Parks and Gardens: Townclose Hills Nature Reserve - Station Road, Kippax, Leeds, LS25, England
Tel: +44 (0)113 232 3069
Townclose Hills Nature Reserve, in the Kippax district of Leeds, has many attractions for tourists and visitors in the Leeds areas. These include woodland areas, large expanse of grass, wildlife, colourful flower borders and seating areas.
Leeds gardens open: daily - dawn to dusk
Leeds gardens admission: free

Leeds Parks and Gardens: Woodhouse Moor - Hyde Park, Leeds, LS2 9JT
Leeds' Woodhouse Moor is located in the Hyde Park area of Leeds and is a particularly popular Leeds parkland. With large open areas of grassland, suitable for sports, sunbathing and picnics, other attractions at Woodhouse Moor include seasonal Leeds events and festivals, statues and monuments, flower borders, pathways and benches.
Leeds gardens open: daily - dawn to dusk
Leeds gardens admission: free

 
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