Top Rated Parks to Visit in Otley

We've collected top 10 mentioned parks in Otley from other articles such as Vacationic, Citylife UK, Tripadvisor's Top Things to Do.

Top Rated Parks to Visit in Otley

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 AverageLives
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"Next, there’s no better way to escape the busy city than going for a stroll in Roundhay Park. The grand park covers over 700 acres and is just 3 miles north of Leeds City centre. Undeniably, it is one of the most popular parks in Leeds."
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 LeedsLive
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"With a working farm, grand mansion, tea room, gardens and woodlands to explore, Temple Newsam is worth the journey out of the city centre (around 20 minutes by car) for a scenic day out. Home Farm gives you the chance to meet the estates pigs, sheep, cattle, goats and ducks, while the Tudor-Jacobean mansion was the birthplace of notorious Lord Darnley, the husband of Mary Queen of Scots. The stately home has been restored, with rooms filled with decorative art and the secrets of past residents."
Golden Acre Park
Golden Acre Park
4.7 (1148 ratings)4.5 (637 ratings)
Large out-of-town park with ornamental gardens, a wildflower meadow, cafe kiosk and wildfowl lake.
Otley Rd, Bramhope, Leeds, LS16 8BQ, United Kingdom
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Golden Acre Park is popularly known for its circular lakeside walk. This 136 acres of park also offers amazing gardens and tea rooms that you can certainly enjoy. It is also near other famous parks and attractions like the Breary Marsh and Adel Dam in case you would want to go on an ultimate nature adventure."
Museum Gardens
Museum Gardens
4.6 (5057 ratings)4.5 (1934 ratings)
Large gardens surrounding Yorkshire Museum, with mature trees, Roman ruins and medieval abbey.
Museum St, York, YO1 7FR, United Kingdom
Botanical gardenNature & ParksGardenMuseumPark
Mentioned by Vacationic
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"Housed in a majestic stone building with pillars reminiscent of the Parthenon in Greece, sits one of the best collections of archaeology and geology in Europe. Ranging from prehistoric natural history, through ancient Roman treasure and up toward the modern-day, this is a great early stop on your exploration of York. Arm yourself with knowledge of the history that makes this city so special, and watch as every subsequent attraction comes to life with your new understanding."
Mentioned by The Ladybirds' Adventures
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"As you know we love spending time outside so it’s nice that there is a lovely outdoor area in the heart of the city. York museum gardens are beautiful gardens even in the winter when we visited. I can only imagine how stunning they are when the flowers are in bloom."
Mentioned by UniAcco
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"Visiting the Museum Gardens is yet another free activity to do in York. On a nice, summer’s day you can bring a picnic here and relax on a bench or the grass. You can also explore the ruins of the medieval St. Mary’s Abbey, or simply visit The Yorkshire Museum."
Rodley Nature Reserve
Rodley Nature Reserve
4.6 (436 ratings)4.5 (108 ratings)
Wetland riverside nature reserve with rich bird life in multiple habitats, plus visitor centre.
Moss Bridge Rd, Rodley, Leeds LS13 1HP, United Kingdom
Nature preserveNature & ParksParkNature & Wildlife Areas
Mentioned by Kev's Best
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"Rodley Nature Reserve is a nature reserve dedicated to bringing wetland wildlife back in the area of Leeds. With regular sightings of different birds like owls, kingfishers, kestrels, lapwings and many others, you would certainly enjoy traversing the different paths that they have and be closer to nature through the amazing sights that they offer. A hidden gem, this wetland reserve can be considered a haven that offers a relaxing tour and walks around the area."
Mentioned by LeedsLive
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"Four miles west of the city centre, on the banks of the River Aire is this wetland nature reserve. With a lagoon, scrubland, wet grassland and reed beds it's a great place to stroll and spot waterfowl, birds of prey and other nature. Access it via Moss Bridge Road, Rodley, Leeds LS13 1HP."
Cliffe Castle Park
Cliffe Castle Park
4.6 (309 ratings)
Cliffe Castle, Spring Gardens Ln, Keighley BD20 6LH, United Kingdom
Park
Beaumont Park
Beaumont Park
4.7 (1264 ratings)4.5 (176 ratings)
74 Beaumont Park Rd, Huddersfield, HD4 7AY, United Kingdom
ParkNature & Parks
Ripon Spa Gardens
Ripon Spa Gardens
4.6 (399 ratings)4.5 (88 ratings)
Serene local park known for its Victorian bandstand concerts, nesting birds & tree sculptures.
9 Park St, Ripon, HG4 2AX, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksGardens
Knavesmire
Knavesmire
4.5 (1530 ratings)
Former marshy pastureland, now an undeveloped park, site of York racecourse & outdoor events.
Knavesmire Rd, York, United Kingdom
Park
Valley Gardens Harrogate
Valley Gardens Harrogate
4.7 (3735 ratings)4.5 (2151 ratings)
A park with colourful seasonal flower displays, skate park, kids' playground, and Art Deco pavilion.
Valley Dr, Harrogate, HG1 2SZ, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksGardens

Popular Gardens in Otley

Goddards House and Garden
Goddards House and Garden
4.6 (462 ratings)4.5 (409 ratings)
National Trust stately home, built for the founder of the famous chocolate company, Terry's of York.
27 Tadcaster Rd, Dringhouses, York YO24 1GG, United Kingdom
Nature & ParksGardens
Mentioned by GPSmyCity
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"Thomas Atkinson, an 18th century English architect, is famous for remaking the Bishopthorpe Palace in York in the Gothic Revival style. Though a rather influential figure of his time, very little is known about Atkinson's private life. His house, located at 20 St. Andrewgate, is one of the sparse evidences of his life in York."
York Gate Garden
York Gate Garden
4.7 (284 ratings)4.5 (89 ratings)
Back Church Ln, Adel, Leeds LS16 8DW, United Kingdom
GardenNature & ParksPark
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
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"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 mummytravels
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"One of the largest parks in Europe, Roundhay Park – not far from the city centre – stretches over a whopping 700 acres. With lakes and woodland in the park, as well as activities galore and some open-air theatre in summer, you can also visit Tropical World, the largest collection of tropical plants outside Kew Gardens. There are also a string of walking routes, including past the castle ruins and around the lake, and several play areas to entertain younger kids."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Nestled inside Roundhay Park, Tropical World offers the UK’s largest collection of tropical plants outside of London. Expect a large collection of tropical plants, lush indoor exotic gardens and an impressive array of wildlife including giant catfish, colourful butterflies and even baby meerkats. Tropical World | © Rept0n1x / Wikimedia"

Free Museums in Otley

The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre
The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre
4.5 (377 ratings)4.5 (124 ratings)
Active convent and former school, now home to local history/religious exhibitions, library and cafe.
17 Blossom St, York, YO24 1AQ, United Kingdom
MuseumsBed & breakfastConference centerGardenHeritage museumHistory Museums
Mentioned by Britain Visitor - Travel Guide To Britain
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Mentioned by The Telegraph
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York's Chocolate Story
York's Chocolate Story
4.5 (3219 ratings)4.5 (4826 ratings)
Tour exploring the history of chocolate and the city's confectioners, with cafe and shop.
3-4 Kings Square, York, YO1 7LD, United Kingdom
MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by The Ladybirds' Adventures
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"York’s Chocolate story is a great family attraction in the centre of York. Here you’ll learn all about the history of chocolate and in particular York’s chocolate history. The attraction is really interactive and there are plenty of chocolate samples to try."
Mentioned by Big 7 Travel
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"Two words that you might not have heard put together before are ‘chocolate’ and ‘museum’, but it’s happened in York and all our dreams have come true. You’ll find it fairly tough to drag yourself out of here…. View this post on Instagram"
Huddersfield Art Gallery
Huddersfield Art Gallery
4.1 (37 ratings)4 (67 ratings)
Princess Alexandra Walk, Huddersfield, HD1 2SU, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseums

Best Lunch Restaurants in Otley

Bill's York Restaurant
Bill's York Restaurant
4.3 (1679 ratings)
Contemporary European chain dishing up separate breakfast, afternoon tea, lunch and dinner menus.
12 Coney St, York, YO1 9NA, United Kingdom
Modern British restaurantBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeLunch restaurant
Mentioned by Best Things To Do In York
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"Bill’s has a lovely eclectic, home from home, comfortable feel to it. Breakfast includes the ‘Bill’s Brunch’, two fried free range eggs, smoked streaky bacon, Cumberland sausage, roasted plum tomatoes, mushrooms, potato rösti, baked beans, black pudding and toast. Eggs Benedict or Eggs Avocado Florentine."
Pearls Tearoom & Patisserie
Pearls Tearoom & Patisserie
4.1 (894 ratings)
46 Rooley Ave, Bradford, BD6 1DA, United Kingdom
CafeBreakfast restaurantDessert restaurantLunch restaurant
Mentioned by Halal Food Gastronomy
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"If anyone is in need of a curry fix, the first place in mind to visit Fo’Sho would be Bradford!. It has been named the curry capital of the UK. Who would think of going for an afternoon tea with jam n’ cream scones in the heart of Bradford!"
Harrogate Brunch Club
Harrogate Brunch Club
4.9 (79 ratings)
9 Bower St, Harrogate, HG1 5BQ, United Kingdom
CafeAmerican restaurantBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCoffee storeDelivery serviceLunch restaurantTakeout RestaurantPancake restaurant

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Otley

The Coach House
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The Camberley
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Cairn Hotel
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