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Things to do in Leeds

There are 343 things to do recorded in and around Leeds, with options spanning country parks & forests, gardens and playgrounds. Part of West Yorkshire in Yorkshire & The Humber, it makes an easy base for a day out, with everything below grouped by the kind of outing you are after.

Of these, 303 are free to visit, 50 are indoor options for a wet day, 300 are outdoors, 51 are geared towards younger children and 4 welcome dogs. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Tropical World, Go Ape - Treetop Adventure, Horsforth Museum, Mental Health Muesum and M&S Company Archive: Marks in Time — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

Happy to travel a little further? Bradford, Pontefract, Halifax and Huddersfield are close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in Leeds

  1. 01
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Holbeck Moor Park and Hedleys AFC.
    170 places
  2. 02
    Gardens
    Planted grounds and glasshouses — including Himalayan Garden and Clarkesfield Allotments.
    96 places
  3. 03
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Kids Clubhouse and Yanki Doodlz Play Zone and Diner.
    27 places
  4. 04
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Horsforth Museum and Mental Health Muesum.
    14 places
  5. 05
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including Leeds Art Gallery and Henry Moore Institute.
    9 places
  6. 06
    Amusement Arcades
    Classic and modern arcade machines — including Pleasuredome and Royal Amusements.
    7 places

Browse categories

Days Out with Kids51Free Things to Do303Indoor Things to Do50

Good to know

How many things are there to do in Leeds?

This guide maps 343 places to visit in and around Leeds. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in Leeds?

Recognisable names near Leeds include Tropical World, Go Ape - Treetop Adventure, Horsforth Museum and Mental Health Muesum. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in Leeds?

303 of the places listed for Leeds are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in Leeds on a rainy day?

50 indoor options are recorded near Leeds — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on Leeds kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.