Top Rated Parks to Visit in Skelton-on-Ure

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Top Rated Parks to Visit in Skelton-on-Ure

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 Flying Scots Girl
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"Roundhay Park is an emerald jewel in Leeds crown and spreading across 700 acres of land it rivals some of the biggest parks in Europe. In fact, it’s bigger than London’s Hyde Park, actually much bigger at DOUBLE the size – take that London 😜 It’s the perfect place to spend a weekend morning or afternoon with a variety of walks and corners to uncover. The main feature is the expansive Waterloo Lake which has a 2.5km walk around its perimeter."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"If you’re craving green space, head to one of the largest city parks in Europe to spend an afternoon walking the dog or simply sunbathing on one of the many lawns. Roundhay Park is a popular spot all year round with a variety of lakes, meadows and forests to walk around and explore. Roundhay Park | © Chemical Engineer / Wikimedia | © Chemical Engineer / Wikimedia"
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 LeedsLive
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"This one lies just a short drive to the north of the city and is the perfect place to get lost in the kaleidoscope of pathways that run through the woods to the north of the parkland. Take a stroll past the café along the southern edge of the park to get the best view of Wildfowl Lake, which suddenly opens up as you approach the duck hut."
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 I'm Just A Girl
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"The Museum Gardens are potentially my favourite place in the whole of York. Regardless of the time of year, the Museum Gardens always look in pristine condition and there are ample places for you to get a good pic for the ‘gram. From St. Mary’s Abbey that provides an idyllic historic backdrop, to the plethora of trees, plants and flowers that are scattered all over the gardens, as well as the Yorkshire Museum, the Museum Gardens are an incredible place for taking pictures."
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."
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
Lister Park
Lister Park
4.5 (3232 ratings)4.5 (221 ratings)
Boating lake and cafe, tennis and bowls, botanical gardens, art gallery and Islamic water gardens.
Bradford, BD9 4NS, United Kingdom
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by LEAP Taxis Bradford
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"It is one of the city’s main parks and was given to the City of Bradford by Samuel Cunliffe Lister, who built Lister’s Mill. The park has been effectively reconditioned in recent years. The lake has been re-opened for boats and a Mughal Water Garden constructed."
Meanwood Park
Meanwood Park
4.7 (1045 ratings)
8 Tannery Square, Meanwood, Leeds LS6 4LT, United Kingdom
ParkBasketball
Mentioned by The Dog People by Rover.com
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"Four miles north of Leeds city centre, Meanwood Park’s 29-hectares span meadows, woodland, lawns, and a stream. That’s a checklist of most dogs’ outdoor needs, which also happens to be pretty darn beautiful to boot. For the energetic, Meanwood is part of a seven-mile walk called the Meanwood Valley Trail, which takes you from Woodhouse Moor to Meanwood Park and then onto Seven Arches (Leeds’ first aqueduct) and Golden Acre Park."
Dean's Park
Dean's Park
4.6 (353 ratings)4.5 (66 ratings)
2 Minster Yard, York, YO1 7JJ, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksCommunity garden
Mentioned by campsites.co.uk
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"Dean’s Park offers fantastic views, a great place to stretch out and enjoy a break during a busy day, as well as soft drink and ice cream refreshments available during summer. You may also want to view nearby York Minster. There is an admission charge for entering this cathedral but it doesn’t cost anything to take in the magnificent exterior!"
Mentioned by Culture Trip
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"Located on the North side of the Minster, Dean’s Park is a quiet, green oasis offering incredible views of the Gothic Cathedral and the Minster Library. Some ruins of a 12th-century cloister – probably from the Old Palace – are still standing. While it originally was accessible only to members of the church, today it’s open to the public."
Mentioned by greatvaluevacations.com
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"A beautiful place to soak in the sun and enjoy an ice cream cone, Dean’s Park offers beautiful views and plenty of green, open space. Spread out a blanket and enjoy stunning views of the Minster and its Chapter House."
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
Horsforth Hall Park
Horsforth Hall Park
4.5 (1031 ratings)4.5 (37 ratings)
Outdoor recreation space with walking trails & a Japanese garden, plus a playground & cricket club.
Hall Ln, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 5JE, United Kingdom
ParkNature & ParksPlaygroundsGardens
Mentioned by Leeds-List
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"With tree-lined walkways, vast swathes of grassland and a traditional bandstand where live entertained play during the summer, Horsforth Hall Park is a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The Japanese gardens are its crowning glory – created in 1987, they reflect the diverse landscapes of the Japanese isles and create a place of contemplation for visitors. The park also has a skate park and a cricket pitch."
Mentioned by LeedsLive
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"For those who live in Horsforth, it's no secret that this place becomes swamped in the summer months and it's got a bit of everything. If you fancy burning off a few calories then the Trim Trail is one of the best around and it's also plenty big enough for a quick game of cricket or football, but the highlight is undoubtedly the stunning Japanese Garden."
Pudsey Park
Pudsey Park
4.4 (826 ratings)
Church Ln, Pudsey, LS28 7RR, United Kingdom
Park
Mentioned by The Dog People by Rover.com
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"There are actually two excellent dog-friendly parks in the Leeds neighbourhood of Pudsey. The first is the council-owned Pudsey Park: a Green Flag-awarded green space that’s earned the rightful status of being Leeds’ second most-visited park. It’s as good for dogs as it is pretty, with clean, well-cared for lawns and beds, plus activities for the whole family, including a playground, a bowling green, and a skate park."
Mentioned by Leeds-List
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"Credit: Chemical Engineer licensed under Creative Commons for commercial use. Second only to Roundhay Park for annual visits, Pudsey Park offers 7.5 hectares of lush green space for you to explore. It’s much more than just fields – there’s a rose garden, a bedding area and a glasshouse."

Best Museums in Skelton-on-Ure

Mercer Art Gallery
Mercer Art Gallery
4.5 (134 ratings)4.5 (211 ratings)
Gallery with a large collection of 19th and 20th-century fine art, plus temporary exhibitions.
31 Swan Rd, Harrogate, HG1 2SA, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseums
Mentioned by YorkshireLive
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"The Mercer Art Gallery is home to Harrogate district's art collection which consists of some 2,000 works of art, mainly from the 19th and 20th centuries. The collection includes works by William Powell Frith, Atkinson Grimshaw, Sir Edward Burne-Jones, Dame Laura Knight and Alan Davie. A changing exhibition programme for the main and North galleries ranges from national touring exhibitions of painting, photography, sculpture and crafts to exhibitions from the permanent collections to displays by local artists."
JORVIK Viking Centre
JORVIK Viking Centre
4.5 (4459 ratings)4 (6094 ratings)
A fully reconstructed Viking village complete with the sights and smells, and an adjoining museum.
19 Coppergate, York, YO1 9WT, United Kingdom
MuseumsArchaeological museumSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by The Ladybirds' Adventures
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"The Jorvik Viking centre is built on the site of the Coppergate dig (1976-1981) which revealed 1000 year old houses, workshops and backyards from the Viking age. The exhibit starts with a glass floor over the Coppergate dig so you can see what is left of the site for yourself. After this, you can go on a ride through a replica Viking village made using the information they found from the Coppergate dig site."
Mentioned by TripHobo
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"York Archaeological Trust conducted several excavations in Central York and found objects and remains over thousand years old. The dig had lasted 5 long years and managed to unearth around 40,000 well preserved remains of wooden structures from the Viking City of Jorvik. These included animal pens, workshops, fences and wells."
Barley Hall
Barley Hall
4.4 (426 ratings)4 (557 ratings)
Restored former priory dating from 14th century, with high-ceilinged great hall and exposed timbers.
2 Coffee Yard, York, YO1 8AR, United Kingdom
MuseumsHistorical landmarkHistory museumArchitectural Buildings
Mentioned by Best in York Guide
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"Barley Hall is a timber framed medieval townhouse lying behind Stonegate, accessed by a narrow snicket. The 14th century house was concealed under the framework of a more modern building and was only discovered during renovation work in the 1980’s. Barley Hall, particularly its recreated banqueting hall, will provide visitors with an accurate experience of what life was like in medieval York."
Mentioned by Britain Visitor - Travel Guide To Britain
York Museums
"Barley Hall is a (somewhat controversial) restored medieval townhouse and hospice dating from 1386. The building was built by the monks of Nostell Priory and was once home to the Lord Mayor of York. The house is decorated to recall the late 15th century home of William Snawsell."

Best Breakfast and Brunch Places in Skelton-on-Ure

Brew & Brownie
Brew & Brownie
4.8 (901 ratings)
Locally sourced fare & house-baked sweets are served with craft coffee & tea drinks in hip digs.
5 Museum St, York, YO1 7DT, United Kingdom
CafeBreakfast restaurantPancake restaurant
Mentioned by Little Vikings | Things To Do In York For Kids
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"Brew and Brownie fans will happily queue to sit in and enjoy the cracking coffee and delicious pancake stacks, but as it’s just across the road from the entrance to York Museum Gardens, why not order something to take away and enjoy in the Yorkshire sunshine?. Their sister cafe, Brew & Brownie Bakeshop, is just as lovely and they do takeaway salads, sandwiches and cakes too. Brew and Brownie, 5 Museum St, York YO1 7DT"
Mentioned by Abroad with Ash
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"If I lived in York, you would find me at Brew & Brownie multiple times a week. Not only do they serve excellent artisan coffee drinks and quality loose leaf tea, their baked goods and extensive breakfast and lunch menu are incredible. The menu changes with the season and ingredients are sourced from the best local farmers and suppliers."
The Wild Plum
The Wild Plum
4.7 (172 ratings)
34-36 Hookstone Rd, Harrogate, HG2 8BW, United Kingdom
RestaurantBreakfast restaurantCoffee shopTea house
Mentioned by In Between the Food
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"Previously named as the most Instagrammable Brunch in Harrogate(by myself), The Wild Plum is definitely one of the best breakfast places in Harrogate, even Yorkshire, perhaps. It’s unlike anywhere else I’ve ever been to and no one I know has ever been anything other than seriously impressed after a visit there. The Wild Plum is a gorgeous café above a dress shop, Snooty Frox."
Mentioned by Citi-Wise
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"We’ve had our coffee and beer combo, so now how about some women’s fashion alongside that filter coffee?. This prim and proper venue is hidden away on the 1st floor of popular boutique, Snooty Frox. Styled like a pull-out spread from an edition of Country Living, The Wild Plum partners great-tasting coffee with a deliciously light food menu."
Riverside Cafe
Riverside Cafe
4.4 (140 ratings)
23A Waterside, Knaresborough, HG5 8DE, United Kingdom
CafeBreakfast restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by Harrogate Mumbler
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"Whilst the fare is reasonably priced the quality is very high and the atmosphere jolly and welcoming. The customer base is both visitors and locals a combination of which gives you the outstandingly friendly and pleasant feel. 23A Waterside, Knaresborough HG5 8DE EnglandSpecial Diets: Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options , Meals, Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch, Drinks"

Best Breweries in Skelton-on-Ure

BrewDog Leeds
BrewDog Leeds
4.5 (815 ratings)
No-nonsense chain bar specialising in the Scottish brewery's craft beers, with regular guest brews.
The White Cloth Hall, Crown St, Leeds LS2 7DA, United Kingdom
BarBeer gardenBeer hallBreweryPubRestaurant
Mentioned by DesignMyNight
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"Of course, Scottish craft brew purveyors BrewDog have earned their title as one of Leeds' best spots for a craft brew. With a dazzling array of creations on tap alongside a fridge full of bottles to explore, they're a top choice for refeshing beer and juicy burgers."
Rooster's Brewing Co. Taproom
Rooster's Brewing Co. Taproom
4.6 (83 ratings)
Unit H5, Fifth Avenue, Hornbeam Park Ave, Harrogate HG2 8QT, United Kingdom
Brewery
Black Sheep Brewery
Black Sheep Brewery
4.8 (195 ratings)4.5 (670 ratings)
Wellgarth House, Wellgarth Court, Crosshills, Ripon HG4 4EN, United Kingdom
BreweryFood & DrinkEnglish restaurantGift shop
Mentioned by Pride of Britain Hotels
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"The official brewery of Tour de Yorkshire 2018, Black Sheep Brewery for over 20 years has brewed beer with real flavour built on traditional values. Daily guided tours are available, you can visit the fermenting rooms and learn how they brew their award winning beers and get to taste a few too!"

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Skelton-on-Ure

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