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Yorkshire is a region full of variety and you will be spoiled for choice of the things to see and do, and the places to go. Explore the great outdoors (including our North Yorkshire Year of Adventure), get a feel for culture with the numerous galleries and museums, or discover which cities are the key to a night of lively entertainment.

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Outdoor Yorkshire

Canal Gardens, LeedsWith three National Parks and two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Yorkshire is a region full of outdoor splendour. With miles of rolling countryside, thick woodlands and hills covered in heather and green pasture, the landscape is magical and an ideal place to relax with your thoughts.

Bradford is a diverse city, with so much to see and do. Myrtle Park is a great place to go for a spot of bowling, fishing, a game of tennis or simply relaxing in the cafe or around the beautiful lake. Part of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, Bingley Five Rise Locks and Cafe is a unique five rise staircase reaching 60 foot high. Opened in 1774 these locks really demonstrate how exciting Yorkshire's waterways are. Horton Bank Country Park is a beauiful location for relaxing by the lake and simply enjoying people watching in Bradford.

Calder Holmes Park, Hebden BridgeCalderdale is a largely rural area, home to traditionally industrial towns and many of Yorkshire's stunning waterways. Calder Holmes Park in the Pennine town of Hebden Bridge is a great rural escape and home to special events including the Classic Car Weekend in August, an annual Bonfire and is an ideal place for a quiet round of golf or tennis. Why not take the children - the skate park and play area will keep them occupied for hours! Wellholme Park in Brighouse offers free car parking, beautiful floral bedding displays and is an ideal spot for summer picnics, where wildlife is in abundence. Follow the path of Clifton Beck which runs through the heart of Wellholme before enjoying refreshments in the newly opened cafe.

Pearson Park, HullHull is an area of rejuvination and home to several rural retreats. Pearson Park is one of Hull's most historical outdoor attractions. Situated one mile outside the city, this was the first public park to open in Hull. Boasting 23 acres of land, plus gateways and any now listed structures you will be in awe at the sites. Enjoy the fountain or simply relax by the lake and absorb the beauty. The park is home to an impressive Victorian conservatory with two aviaries containing foreign finches and small parrots, plus 16 tanks for other animals. Pickering Park has a large lake and is great for fishing or simply enjoying the great Yorkshire outdoors.

Leeds is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city, rich in countryside and places to explore. Canal Gardens is a beautifully typical walled garden and is one of Leed's more popular outdoor attractions. Relax in the small nearby cafe or saunter around the large pond which is home to lots of wildlife. Roundhay Park also has a large lake, plus a dam, tennis courts, a golf course, castle ruins, 700 acres of parkland, and gorgeous scented gardens. The large arena is ideal for live shows and Tropical World is a great day out with the animals.

Wakefield was built on industry, but now houses beauiful outdoor areas. Hemsworth Water Park has two lakes - the largest of which is ideal for pedalo rides and has sandy beaches, whilst the smallest lake is abundent with wildlife. There are many secluded grassy areas which are ideal picnic spots, or places to hideaway with a good book.

Yorkshire Museum of FarmingYork is brimming with history and exploration, and is a great city to visit for a real taste of rural Yorkshire. Murton Park is home to the Yorkshire Museum of Farming with agricultural equipment on display at the Farming Museum, and historical delights in the form of a Celtic Settlement, Roman Fort and a Dark Age Village. The Tudor Experience and Home Front Experience offer very educational days out, and are especially great for children.

 

Some other Access Sites in Yorkshire:

Secret Garden at Wentworth CastleSouth Yorkshire is a place of culture and countryside. The Botanical Gardens, Sheffield have extensive gardens with over 5,50 species of plant. The gardens are Grade II listed by English Heritage as gardens of special architectural interest. The Kew-style gardens are landscaped by Robert Marnock, a famous 19th-century landscape designer. Wentworth Castle Gardens are some of the most important historic gardens in the North of England. Rare formal gardens have been rediscovered and national collections of rhododendrons, camellias and magolias enhanced, and over 100,00 bulbs planted throughout a 50 acre garden to create a carpet of colour. Enjoy atmospheric views, woodland routes and magestic follies at this gorgeous location.

 

Discover the outdoor adventures that are just waiting to be discovered through our North Yorkshire Year of Adventure. With ideas for a variety of activities, including easy access sites, we have ideas for every week of the year and hope to add a taste of adventure to your trip.

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