Fans of historic sites, nature trails and quaint villages are in luck, because Leeds is surrounded by them
From a day trip to the Yorkshire Dales, a stroll through the streets of Haworth to a weekend trip to the seaside town that drew the inspiration for Dracula.
Here are 11 of the best towns, villages, parks and more you have to visit this summer.
7. Saltaire
The Saltaire model village is a UNESCO World Heritage Site well worth a visit. How to get here: Trains run for Leeds to Saltaire and take around 15 minutes. | Tony Johnson for The Yorkshire Post
8. Piece Hall, Halifax
The only surviving great eighteenth century cloth hall in the north is located in Halifax. Now, it's full of bars and shops as well as an outdoor concert venue in the summer. How to get there: Take a train from Leeds to Halifax. From there, a five minute walk will take you to Piece Hall. | Yorkshire Evening Post
9. Otley and Otley Chevin
Otley is a picturesque Yorkshire market town just north of Leeds. If you fancy a nature walk, the Otley Chevin Forest is a great day trip location. How to get there: The X84 bus from Leeds will take you to Otley in 45 minutes. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 24th July 2023 Photo: Simon Hulme
10. Whitby
Whitby is a great day out with the family. Not only is it located on Yorkshire's stunning coast, it is also where Bram Stoker wrote his horror classic Dracula - hence the possibility of running into a vampire. How to get there: Trains from Leeds will take you to Whitby in around four hours. Picture: AFP via Getty | AFP via Getty Images
11. Skipton
A walk along the canal in Skipton is a great way to spend a summer day, just a short trip from Leeds. How to get there: Trains from Leeds to Skipton run daily | Getty Images