The Top 20 Attractions around Leeds
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Leeds. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Leeds is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 6, 2025
RSPB St Aidan's Nature Reserve
Highlight • Trail
also a nice place to get a tea or coffee
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Fairburn Ings RSPB Nature Reserve
Highlight • Rest Area
Fairburn Ings is a former coal mining site that is now a nature reserve of grassland, deciduous woodland, wetlands and lagoons.
Located between Leeds, Castleford and York, the area is managed by the RSPB.
rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/fairburn-ings
Located between Leeds, Castleford and York, the area is managed by the RSPB.
rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/fairburn-ings
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Barwick-in-Elmet Maypole
Highlight • Settlement
Barwick-in-Elmet unveils itself as a charming village. It stands as one of merely three locales in the region with a direct link to the storied Romano-British kingdom of Elmet from …
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Victoria Quarter
Highlight • Structure
Victoria Leeds is a shopping district and leisure area in central Leeds, comprising the 1990 Victoria Quarter, an arcaded complex of restored 19th century and contemporary shopping arcades, and the …
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Granary Wharf
Highlight • Monument
Get day out for free just make sure you book online first, the water taxi was £1 each
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St Aidan's Opencast Dragline (National Coal Board)
Highlight • Structure
Good starting point for a walk
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Otley Town Centre
Highlight • Historical Site
Otley isn't just a really characteristic town, it's also mad about cycling, not least because it is the home of Lizzie Armitstead, Olympic road race silver medallist at London 2012. Loads of cafes and a whole lot of charm.
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Chevin Forest Park
Highlight • Natural Monument
Chevin Forest Park stands tall on a ridge on the southside of Wharfedale in West Yorkshire. Its elevated position provides fantastic views over the market town of Otley and expansive …
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All Hallows Church and The Bingley Arms, Bardsey
Highlight • Pub
Nestled in the picturesque landscape of West Yorkshire, Bardsey village has roots dating back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appeared as "Berdesei" and "Bereleseie."
The Bingley Arms, …
The Bingley Arms, …
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Garforth Tunnel
Highlight • Structure
As mentioned a good surface but can be slippery in places. It's on a curve so the other side is not visible and has some ventilation shafts for a little …
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