There's much to do at Temple Newsam, one of the city's best parks stretching 1500 acres. Go Ape at Temple Newsam hosts three of high ropes experiences and is a perfect family-day out - especially when the sun is out. placeholder image
There's much to do at Temple Newsam, one of the city's best parks stretching 1500 acres. Go Ape at Temple Newsam hosts three of high ropes experiences and is a perfect family-day out - especially when the sun is out. | Go Ape

Nine of the best outdoor activities in Leeds as summer finally arrives including Go Ape at Temple Newsam

Geha Pandey
By Geha Pandey

Community Reporter

Published 26th Jun 2024, 11:30 GMT

Grab your sunnies, it’s finally summer in Leeds!

And there’s much to do in our vibrant city when the weather is warm.

We have rounded nine of the best outdoor activities to get stuck in this summer.

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There’s something for everyone on this list - picnics for family and friends, drinks at rooftop terraces and some child-friendly parks.

Visit Harewood House for a picnic this summer. The grounds are perfect for family as children can enjoy the adventure playground.

7. Harewood House

Visit Harewood House for a picnic this summer. The grounds are perfect for family as children can enjoy the adventure playground. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

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If a rooftop terrace is more your preference this summer, visit Parkside Tavern, a lively pub that boasts 18 lines of beer, and a dedicated games room. There's four full-size pool tables, beer pong and shuffleboard, so there's plenty to keep you entertained as the night goes on.

8. Parkside Tavern

If a rooftop terrace is more your preference this summer, visit Parkside Tavern, a lively pub that boasts 18 lines of beer, and a dedicated games room. There's four full-size pool tables, beer pong and shuffleboard, so there's plenty to keep you entertained as the night goes on. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme

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Another brilliant outdoor activity to get stuck into this summer is mountain biking. Follow trails by Leeds Urban Bike Park, in Middleton.

9. Leeds Urban Bike Park

Another brilliant outdoor activity to get stuck into this summer is mountain biking. Follow trails by Leeds Urban Bike Park, in Middleton. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme

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