Top Rated Parks to Visit in Low Moor

"Next, there’s no better way to escape the busy city than going for a stroll in Roundhay Park. The grand park covers over 700 acres and is just 3 miles north of Leeds City centre. Undeniably, it is one of the most popular parks in Leeds."

"Another great historic house with plenty to do in the grounds for kids, Temple Newsam is only around 15 minutes’ drive from Leeds city centre. The rare breed Home farm is a big hit with younger kids – and older ones, for that matter – with everything from the small and fluffy, including guinea pigs, to rarer farm animals, all set within the outbuildings and around the cobbled yard. There are some lovely walks around the grounds too, with nature trails and an adventure playground too."

"Landscaped by Capability Brown, Temple Newsam has 1,500 acres of grounds for you to explore, with stunning vistas and scenic walks. The Menagerie Ponds are one of the highlights. Each has a different personality – the first is surrounded by parkland, the second by perennials and the third by the bamboo garden."

"Golden Acre Park is popularly known for its circular lakeside walk. This 136 acres of park also offers amazing gardens and tea rooms that you can certainly enjoy. It is also near other famous parks and attractions like the Breary Marsh and Adel Dam in case you would want to go on an ultimate nature adventure."

"Six miles north of Leeds city centre is this park (once an amusement park) which is best known for its gardens, popular tea rooms and circular lakeside walk. Reach it via Otley Road, LS16 9JY."

"Four miles west of the city centre, on the banks of the River Aire is this wetland nature reserve. With a lagoon, scrubland, wet grassland and reed beds it's a great place to stroll and spot waterfowl, birds of prey and other nature. Access it via Moss Bridge Road, Rodley, Leeds LS13 1HP."

"This fabulous wetland, surrounded on three sides by the River Aire, can be found west of Leeds. The car park is located off the A657."

"It is one of the city’s main parks and was given to the City of Bradford by Samuel Cunliffe Lister, who built Lister’s Mill. The park has been effectively reconditioned in recent years. The lake has been re-opened for boats and a Mughal Water Garden constructed."

"Taking kids on outdoor activities is a must when you visit a city like Bradford. One of the best places to take the kids for this purpose is Roberts Park. This very clean, well-maintained, and vast park offer so much space for the kids to walk around and experience closeness to nature."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Flickr user:Tim G... used under CC BY 2.0. Roberts Park is an urban park, located in Baildon, West Yorkshire."

"Within its grounds you’ll find a traditional bandstand, large fields, flower gardens, a rose walk, play area, cafe and of course – Locke Park tower. This diverse setting makes it the perfect place for all ages and abilities."

"Sprawling landscaped park featuring open lawns, tree-covered paths, picnic & play areas & a cafe. Address : Keresforth Hall Rd, Barnsley S70 6NF, United Kingdom"

"Buile Hill Park is, for many, the pillar of the Salford community. Situated in Seedley and Pendleton, it is the largest park in the city, and also the second oldest behind Peel Park. The park as we know it today was opened in 1903 when, what was known as Seedley Park, and the grounds of Buile Hill house were joined together by the closure of the ‘dog entry’ path which had separated them."

"Address & map:27 Vinery Rd, Burley, Leeds LS4 2LB, United Kingdom. Sometimes leg stretches don’t require a vast green space, particularly for the little-limbed pals among us. In those cases, Burley Park is a city centre salvation: a small dog-friendly park that provides enough good smells for even the most inquisitive of pups–particularly those still on the lead–as well as frisbee space for the older members of the clan."

"Based five miles away from the city centre, Village Hotel Leeds North is the perfect spa hotel in Leeds for those who don’t want to be directly in the heart of the bustling city atmosphere. This Leeds spa has everything you need in one place, we’re talking a pub & grill, gym, spa and of course amazing rooms. Take a dip in the heated swimming pool or unwind in the steam room during your stay, then get some rest in your room with premium bedding, a flat screen tv and even Wi-Fi."

"This modern hotel is located in the suburb of Headingley, roughly midway between the city centre and Leeds-Bradford International Airport. It has a certain blandness in terms of décor and atmosphere, but balances this with extensive health facilities including a large swimming pool and a superb gym."

"Vice and Virtue is a new restaurant offering a unique culinary experience with the finest, locally sourced ingredients and will change on a daily basis to reflect the best each of the four seasons has to offer. Located just opposite The Belgrave, the city’s many foodies will soon be able to sample the best of British fine-dining cuisine whilst enjoying views of the buzzing Northern Quarter."

"Vice and Virtue, 68 New Briggate, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 6NU. There are few chefs in Leeds which are as renowned as Luke Downing. Although he owns four different restaurants across the city, Vice and Virtue is perhaps the best-known and most critically acclaimed."

"Forget vice, this award-winning restaurant and cocktail lounge specialising in modern British cuisine is virtuous in our eyes. Guests can look forward to a fine dining experience through a variety of tasting menus and paired drinks."

"Venture out to the leafy suburb of Meanwood, and you may just stumble upon one of the Best Beer Gardens in Leeds. One of the more child-friendly venues on this list, with a dedicated play area, The Beck & Call is the perfect place to bring the little ones to enjoy some time outdoors, whilst mum and dad grab a well-deserved beer from their expansive list. The food on offer spans pub classics, burgers, salads and a cracking Sunday roast, with a separate kids menu to boot."

"This family-friendly pub from the folk behind Belgrave and Headrow House has a massive beer garden in the heart of Meanwood. There are tables all the way around the pub, with heaters and parasols to protect you from the elements. They serve good old fashioned pub grub, from fish finger butties to sausage and mash, or you can tuck one of their massive burgers, served in a brioche bun."

"Beck and Call is the local pub that everyone wishes they lived close to. With its large garden, children’s play area, bright conservatory, and cosy wood panelled bar, it really ticks all the boxes. Better still the menu caters to diners big, little, vegan and otherwise, and is a real celebration of Yorkshire produce."