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With autumn upon us, you’ll be looking for fun, active and educational activities to keep your little ones engaged and entertained. During your stay at Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa, there’s plenty to see and do for the whole family, from local landmarks and historic sights to unique & memorable moments. Here are a few of our favourite things to do in Leeds.
Roundhay Park
Roundhay Park
Visit one of the most popular parks in Leeds. With over 700 acres filled with parkland, lakes and woodlands get exploring. There’s also a landscaped canal in the canal gardens. For the family, Tropical World offers visitors a chance to experience the sights and sounds of the jungle, desert, nocturnal and aquatic habitats. This is a park with a lot going on.
The Royal Armouries
The Royal Armouries
Explore the arms and armours from across the world and history over five floors of stunning displays. See them in action in the tiltyard or have a go yourself in the crossbow range. Don’t forget to visit the shop with a curated range of gifts. Take some history home with you and be in awe at the various exhibitions that are on throughout the year.
Temple Newsam
Temple Newsam
Discover one of the finest historic houses in the region with over 500 years of history. Explore over 40 rooms of treasures, including Chippendale furniture, silver, ceramics and fine art. The property is set in 1500 acres of stunning woodland, parkland and gardens landscaped by the famous 18th-century gardener Capability Brown. Make sure to head to the award-winning rare breed conservation farm and get hands-on with the animals.
Harewood House
Harewood House
One of the Treasure Houses of England, enjoy exhibitions of contemporary art and wander around grand rooms. With over 100 acres of exquisite gardens to explore, the rare bird garden and farm experience, there’s plenty to discover. A great calendar of events means there’s something always going on.
Leeds City Museum & Galleries
Leeds City Museum & Galleries
Right in the city centre, this museum is excellent for the family with six galleries to visit and look through. Get close to amazing animals, uncover buried archaeological treasures and discover the incredible story of Leeds history. The glass ceiling of this interesting museum has been transformed into a gallery.
Trinity Shopping Centre
Trinity Shopping Centre
Hundreds of shops from retail favourites to independent sellers there's plenty of options. After a break from the shopping head to the leisure facilities, including a cinema. Right in the heart of the city, you can also see distinctive Leeds landmarks and walk along the River Aire.