Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Elland

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Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Elland

Kirkstall Abbey
Kirkstall Abbey
4.6 (3470 ratings)4.5 (1092 ratings)
Atmospheric, well preserved 12th-century abbey ruins with a visitor centre and tree-filled parkland.
Abbey Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH, United Kingdom
Sights & LandmarksHistorical landmarkMuseumSacred & Religious SitesHistoric Sites
Mentioned by leedsbeckett.ac.uk
A picture tour of Leeds' cultural heritage | Life in Leeds | Leeds Beckett University
"Henry VIII had a great impact on Britain’s history, but did you know he was partially responsible for Kirkstall Abbey?. The 12th century monastery was disestablished by Henry in the 16th century, but is still standing today and is easily one of the most picturesque landmarks in Leeds. View this post on Instagram"
Mentioned by Yorkshire Tots to Teens
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"Kirkstall Abbey has a wooly great summer of sheep themed activities in the abbey!. Cistercians loved their sheep and they Kirkstall Abbey will celebrate that fact with a baa-tastic trail. Pick up or download a trail to find the whole flock and discover the different types of sheep that the UK call home."
Mentioned by firstdirectarena.com
Local Attractions
"Explore one of the most complete examples of a medieval Cistercian abbey in Britain. Set in wonderful parkland along the banks of the River Aire, Kirkstall Abbey boast historic architecture amid a haven of wildlife and greenery"
Manchester Cathedral
Manchester Cathedral
4.6 (3266 ratings)4.5 (1207 ratings)
CofE building with 13th-century origins, chapel of the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment and daily tours.
Victoria St, Manchester, M3 1SX, United Kingdom
CathedralSights & LandmarksChurchArchitectural BuildingsSacred & Religious SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Faraway Lucy
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"Standing proud since 1421 when Henry V signed a royal charter granting permission for a collegiate church to be built, the iconic Manchester Cathedral has survived world wars, bombings and the industrial revolution first hand. Admire the beautiful stained glass windows and carved ceilings as you wander around the building and listen to the sound of choristers and jazz that is often playing. If you want to learn more about the building there are guided tours every day at 11 am and 2 pm Monday to Saturday."
Mentioned by TripHobo
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"This church built in the Gothic style is a very pretty sight to see in Manchester. One of the oldest buildings in the city, it is also a historic site. The stunning design of the rustic building is reason enough to visit it but the interiors are equally beautiful and are sure to transport you back in time."
Roundhay Park
Roundhay Park
4.7 (9957 ratings)4.5 (2252 ratings)
Spacious nature area with gardens, walking trails & lakes, plus 2 playgrounds & sports fields.
Mansion Ln, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 2HH, United Kingdom
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Clayton Hotel Leeds City
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"Roundhay Park is ideal for the family to have fun enjoying the great outdoors. Located a 15-minute drive from Clayton Hotel Leeds, the park is one of Europe’s biggest inner-city green spaces spanning over 700 acres of parkland, woodland, lakes and landscaped gardens. Spot the various species of fish and birds across the water features in the park or enjoy some fishing on Waterloo lake."
Mentioned by LeedsLive
The 12 best parks and green spaces in Leeds
"Firmly ensconced as the most popular park in Leeds, Roundhay Park is a favourite not just for people in the city but for visitors from across Yorkshire too. Fact fans will no doubt be aware that it's one of the biggest city parks anywhere in Europe, covering 700 acres. It offers something for everyone, too."
Temple Newsam
Temple Newsam
4.6 (3473 ratings)4.5 (1012 ratings)
Grand residence standing in parkland and filled with priceless art and antiques plus a working farm.
Temple Newsam Rd, Leeds, LS15 0AE, United Kingdom
Nature & ParksEvent venueHistorical landmarkMuseumParkHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Leeds-List
50 Must Visit Landmarks and Attractions in Leeds
"This historic Tudor Jacobean mansion has been beautifully restored with over forty rooms for you to explore. Inside you’ll find a rich collection of Chippendale furniture, paintings, pottery and textiles, while outside there’s even more – it boasts gardens landscaped by Capability Brown, alongside acres of parkland and a working rare breed farm that’s home to over 400 sheep, pigs, chickens, goats and cattle. Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Road, Off Selby Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 0AE."
Abbey House Museum
Abbey House Museum
4.6 (451 ratings)4.5 (371 ratings)
Family-friendly site opening a window onto 19th-century life in Leeds with shops, houses and an inn.
Abbey Walk, Abbey Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH, United Kingdom
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Leeds-List
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"You wouldn’t know it from the outside, but inside Abbey House Museum you’ll find a recreated Victorian street. Explore the high street, with its traditional shops full of old artefacts, nip into the Rover Inn to see what a pub was like back in the day and even call by the undertakers for a slightly more grisly glimpse of the past. Don’t miss the Childhood Galleries where you can marvel at 19th century toys, with everything from dolls’ houses to penny slot machines."
Mentioned by TripHobo
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"Abbey House Museum is one of those museums in Leeds which holds a number of activities for the children ranging from descriptive to interactive. This museum was short-listed for the Guardian ‘Kids in Museum family Friendly Award’ in 2011. The museum allows you to go back in time and wander in the Victorian Streets so as to see the life in 19th century Leeds."
Mentioned by Lonely Planet
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"The Abbey House Museum, once the Great Gate House to Kirkstall Abbey, contains meticulously reconstructed shops and houses that evoke Victorian Leeds, plus rotating exhibitions mostly aimed at kids."
Turton Tower
Turton Tower
4.5 (365 ratings)4 (142 ratings)
Unusual fortification, stately home and cafe open to the public Wednesday, Sunday and bank holidays.
Chapeltown Rd, Chapeltown, Bolton BL7 0HG, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksHistorical societyHistory museumHistoric Sites
Dewsbury Town Hall
Dewsbury Town Hall
4.2 (29 ratings)4.5 (24 ratings)
Ornate Victorian town hall with a capacity of 700 for concerts, events, meetings and tea-dances.
Wakefield Old Rd, Dewsbury, WF12 8DG, United Kingdom
City HallSights & LandmarksBanquet hallConcert hallConference centerMarriage license bureauPerforming arts theaterRegistry officeWedding venueGovernment Buildings
Millennium Square
Millennium Square
3.5 (174 ratings)
Leeds, LS2 3AD, UK
BuildingSights & LandmarksPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Buile Hill Park
Buile Hill Park
4.3 (1349 ratings)4 (33 ratings)
Large park including a tree trail, pitch and putt, tennis courts, picnic spaces, play area and cafe.
Eccles Old Rd, Salford, M6 8GL, United Kingdom
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Salford Now
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"Buile Hill Park is, for many, the pillar of the Salford community. Situated in Seedley and Pendleton, it is the largest park in the city, and also the second oldest behind Peel Park. The park as we know it today was opened in 1903 when, what was known as Seedley Park, and the grounds of Buile Hill house were joined together by the closure of the ‘dog entry’ path which had separated them."
Mentioned by The Store Room
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"Buile Hill Park is a Grade II listed public park and hall and is the second oldest park in the city, after Peel Park. The park is also the largest in the city, as well as one of the most popular. Buile Hill Park has a significant history, with close links to the artist LS Lowry, as well as being used as a military base in both world wars."
Woodlands Play Gym
Woodlands Play Gym
4.5 (34 ratings)4.5 (36 ratings)
Link Business Park, Knowle Ln, Meltham, Holmfirth HD9 4HL, United Kingdom
Children's amusement centerNature & ParksCoffee storePlayground

Best Breweries in Elland

Red Lion Hotel
Red Lion Hotel
4.5 (30 ratings)
47 Kirkgate, Silsden, Keighley BD20 0AQ, United Kingdom
PubBarBeer distributorBeer gardenBeer hallBeer storeBreweryBrewpubCoffee shopLive music venue
Mentioned by The Telegraph
The best pubs with rooms for a truly Yorkshire stay when this is all over
"The mullioned windows, stone flags and thick walls of the ancient inn – deep-set in stunning scenery of the Yorkshire Dales and close to Bolton Abbey – drip authentic character and the great long bar in the taproom is a welcoming rallying point for tired walkers and hungry guests. The hotel’s fires, snugs and carpeted little rooms may flirt with the chintzy on occasion, but they provide the perfect places to retreat and relax with views over the river and up the fells. The restaurant is a pleasure to eat in; with oak floors and panelling, a log-burning stove and, in places, views of the river, it’s a great spot to enjoy locally sourced dishes."
Cloudwater Brew Co
Cloudwater Brew Co
4.6 (117 ratings)4.5 (45 ratings)
7-8, Piccadilly Trading Estate, Manchester M1 2NP, United Kingdom
BreweryFood & Drink
Wilde Child Brewing Co.
Wilde Child Brewing Co.
4.8 (16 ratings)
Unit 5, Armley Rd, Leeds LS12 2DR, United Kingdom
Brewery
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Posted by Wilde Child Brewing Co. on Wednesday, 29 July 2020. Wilde Child Brewing Co. is a brewery that was founded in 2010 that offers the freshest and finest craft beers. They offer a wide variety of casks and bottled beers with different flavours and mixes that their clients would certainly enjoy."

Historic Sites in Elland

Ordsall Hall
Ordsall Hall
4.6 (640 ratings)4.5 (244 ratings)
Free entry to Tudor manor house with period rooms, exhibits, landscaped gardens, orchard and cafe.
322 Ordsall Ln, Salford, M5 3AN, United Kingdom
MuseumSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Creative Tourist
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"Ordsall Hall, 322 Ordsall Lane, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 3AN - Visit now. A beautifully preserved Tudor mansion and museum with resident ghost and expansive lawns."
Pendle Heritage Centre
Pendle Heritage Centre
4.4 (485 ratings)4 (173 ratings)
Local history museum with a restored 18th-century walled garden, a tea room & gifts by area artists.
Colne Rd, Barrowford, Burnley BB9 6JQ, United Kingdom
Heritage museumSights & LandmarksGardenHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Park Leisure
Local Area - Ribble Valley, Lancashire
"The Pendle Heritage Centre sits right at the heart of Lancashire’s hill country beside an ancient crossing of Pendle water. The gallery and craft shop offer displays of work and exhibitions by professional crafts people and artists, while the museum contains a wealth of information about the history and development of the farmhouse."
Thackray Museum of Medicine
Thackray Museum of Medicine
4.4 (757 ratings)4.5 (794 ratings)
Interactive displays tell the story of medicine from Victorian operating theatres to modern surgery.
141 Beckett St, Harehills, Leeds LS9 7LN, United Kingdom
MuseumHistoric SitesSpecialty Museums

Best Nature and Wildlife Areas in Elland

Tropical World
Tropical World
4.3 (4527 ratings)4 (2104 ratings)
Greenhouses filled with UK's largest tropical plant and animal collections outside of Kew Gardens.
Princes Ave, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 2ER, United Kingdom
ZooNature & ParksCafeGift shopGardensNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by Leeds-List
50 Must Visit Landmarks and Attractions in Leeds
"One of the most popular family attractions in Leeds, Tropical World makes for a fantastic day out. It’s home to one of the biggest collections of tropical plants outside of Kew Gardens, but that’s not what’s going to have the kids excited, because you’ll also find a medley of animals here. You’ll peer into tanks of piranhas, catch a glimpse of their crocodile and walk through rooms filled with butterflies, birds and even bats (don’t worry, there’s a wall of glass to protect you in that one)."
Mentioned by BabyBreaks
Top Things to Do with Kids in Leeds in 2020
"Finally, this indoor attraction is home to one of the largest collections of tropical plants anywhere in the UK, and a whole host of exotic creatures including crocodiles, butterflies, piranhas, and meerkats. The different areas will take you on a thrilling journey through mangroves, desert and rainforest, exploring the habitats of some amazing animals. The rainforest canopy and waterfall areas are a particular highlight."
Mentioned by The Crazy Tourist
25 Best Things to Do in Leeds (England
"Fitting in perfectly with our list is Tropical World, which is actually situated in Roundhay Park. This is fantastic for you, not only is it a popular attraction but it will also offer you some shelter from the weather should it turn bad. There is a small admission fee of £5 for adults, or £2.50 for children, but it’s more than worth it for what you’ll be seeing."
Meanwood Valley Urban Farm
Meanwood Valley Urban Farm
4.3 (350 ratings)4 (140 ratings)
Sugar Well Rd, Meanwood, Leeds LS7 2QG, United Kingdom
FarmNature & ParksBicycle ShopDepartment of educationEducational sitesNature & Wildlife Areas
Hope Pastures
Hope Pastures
4.7 (110 ratings)5 (57 ratings)
Weetwood Ln, Weetwood, Leeds LS16 5PH, United Kingdom
Non-profit organizationNature & ParksNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by Leeds-List
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"Here’s one of the best farms in Leeds for kids, but with a difference. Hope Pastures is all about rescuing and rehabilitating horses, ponies and donkeys. After they’ve managed to do that, they let people come and visit the animals seven days a week, learning all about them and how tp look after them as you go."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Elland

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