One of the best things about living in the UK is that you’ve got easy access to the beautiful countryside just a few minutes outside of any city or town. And Leeds is no different. In fact, it’s surrounded by some absolutely gorgeous sights in the Yorkshire Dales! So we’ve asked our staff members to recommend their best days out, with a version that involves staying in Leeds and a version that means getting out of the city with a bit of travel.
Today, we bring you our founder, Phil Thomas’, best day out:
STAYING IN LEEDS
“If I’m looking for a day out in Leeds then it’s got to be Roundhay Park! It’s such a relaxing place to go with friends. It’s easy to travel there by bus. If it’s raining, or you want to see animals, you can go to Tropical World. There’s a massive lake you can walk around if you want to stretch your legs. Plenty of perfect spots for a picnic if you brought one with you. Or, there’s also a very nice cafe right on the Lake with really good food and they do a special lunch! I always enjoy it.”
Getting Outside LEEDS
“If I’m travelling outside of Leeds for a day out, I’m very likely to head straight to Ilkley. You can get there easily by bus or by train. I really enjoy going for a walk on Ilkley Moor — there’s even a famous Yorkshire song about this — followed by stopping in at a tea shop. The famous tea shop is Betty’s though this is a bit expensive. If the prices seem too high for you there are plenty of other great tea shops in the area that don’t cost as much and will taste just as good. It's just so great to get out of the city, see some green countryside, go for a walk and have a teacake in a cosy tea shop. It really is the best Yorkshire can offer!“
To get in touch please email phil.thomas@transformationsleeds.org.uk
