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Putt & Play Leeds
Indoor mini-golf and arcade gaming venue with food and drinks at The Springs, Leeds.
Little Leeds
A welcoming cafe and play space run by two mums, with great coffee and food from sister business Leeds Deli next door. Drop in for a play session or book onto classes, baby raves, and events.
Friarwood Valley Gardens
Peaceful gardens with flower beds, play area and benches, perfect for a relaxing stroll or picnic with the kids.
Happy Valley Nature Reserve
A free, open-all-hours nature reserve with woodland trails, a brook, stream and pond to splash about in. Stick to the tarmac path in wet weather, or pack wellies for the muddier tracks.
Mother Shipton's Cave
Explore a legendary witch's cave and petrifying well set in a beautiful riverside woodland park near Knaresborough. A magical day out full of history and nature.
Ossett Library
A free-to-join, fine-free library in the beautiful Ossett Town Hall, with books for all ages, free Wi-Fi, computers, printing, and a local history collection.
Meanwood Valley Urban Farm
A charming urban farm with friendly animals, beautiful grounds and an on-site cafe, perfect for a family day out in Leeds.
Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden
A serene botanical garden in Didsbury with colourful plantings, a rockery area and open spaces. Free to visit with a cafe and plenty of wildlife to spot.
Howden Library
A friendly community library in Howden with a solid book collection, helpful staff, and a calm space for browsing or working.
Lowther Castle & Gardens
Impressive castle ruins set in beautiful gardens with a fantastic playground, cafe and plenty to explore for all ages.
Bolsover Castle
Beautifully preserved 17th-century castle with ornate interiors, atmospheric ruins, and extensive grounds offering 2-3 hours of exploration. Great views and a playground for families.
Horsforth Village Museum
A free, volunteer-run local history museum at the heart of old Horsforth, open weekends only. Free car park just across the road, and donations are warmly welcomed.
Hollyhedge Park Childs Pĺay Area
A big, open park in Wythenshawe with a play area well suited to younger children, plus a skate area, cricket pitch, football ground and basketball court nearby.
Twycross Zoo
Family-orientated zoo featuring primates, mammals, reptiles and amphibians with excellent viewing enclosures and dining facilities.
Mission Out
An outdoor adventure playground with high ropes courses, climbing structures and varied play equipment for active families.
Diddy Middys
Indoor soft play centre with sessions for all ages and brilliant party hosting. Perfect for keeping young children entertained whatever the weather.
Clarence Park
A large park with a small lake, ornamental gardens, a mini train, and a dog-friendly café. Good paths for pushchairs, plus plenty of open space for kids to run about.
Stompers Play Gym
Indoor play gym for under 7s with soft play equipment, café, and secure, supervised environment.
