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Family days out in Leeds

Never hear “I’m bored” on a Saturday again.

Every great family day out in Leeds: farms, museums, parks and hidden gems, with the details parents actually need before setting off.

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19 on right nowWED 7 OCT
Today

Everything open and on in Leeds today, with times and prices.

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29 things onFRI 9 - SUN 11
This weekend
  • Fri18 things · All Creatures Great and Small from Windermere
  • Sat25 things · All Creatures Great and Small from Windermere
  • Sun14 things · All Creatures Great and Small from Windermere
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TomorrowThu 8 · 18 things onRainy days176 under a roofFree61 cost nothing
SEASONALENDS 31 OCTHalloween: pumpkin patches, spooky trails & torchlight. 18 already live.
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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in LeedsZoos & Wildlife Parks8Farms & Petting Farms in LeedsFarms & Petting Farms19Theme Parks & Fairgrounds in LeedsTheme Parks & Fairgrounds21Adventure Parks & High Ropes in LeedsAdventure Parks & High Ropes19Museums in LeedsMuseums16Aquariums & Sea Life in LeedsAquariums & Sea Life6Castles, Historic Houses & Heritage in LeedsCastles, Historic Houses & Heritage29Model Villages & Miniature Railways in LeedsModel Villages & Miniature Railways9Steam Railways & Boat Trips in LeedsSteam Railways & Boat Trips6Caves, Mines & Underground in LeedsCaves, Mines & Underground9Tours, Trails & Treasure Hunts in LeedsTours, Trails & Treasure Hunts15Observatories & Planetariums in LeedsObservatories & Planetariums3Soft Play in LeedsSoft Play15Trampoline Parks in LeedsTrampoline Parks1Climbing & Bouldering Centres in LeedsClimbing & Bouldering Centres3Laser Tag & Nerf Arenas in LeedsLaser Tag & Nerf Arenas5Go-Karting in LeedsGo-Karting2Bowling in LeedsBowling3Escape Rooms in LeedsEscape Rooms5Ice Rinks in LeedsIce Rinks1Roller & Skate Rinks in LeedsRoller & Skate Rinks7Arcades, VR & Gaming in LeedsArcades, VR & Gaming1Board Game & Play Cafés in LeedsBoard Game & Play Cafés21Pottery Painting & Craft Studios in LeedsPottery Painting & Craft Studios17Sensory Rooms & Play Sessions in LeedsSensory Rooms & Play Sessions4Parks & Playgrounds in LeedsParks & Playgrounds3Country Parks & Nature Reserves in LeedsCountry Parks & Nature Reserves3Woodland & Forest in LeedsWoodland & Forest3Gardens & Arboretums in LeedsGardens & Arboretums6Lakes, Reservoirs & Riversides in LeedsLakes, Reservoirs & Riversides3Beaches & Coast in LeedsBeaches & Coast5Walking & Cycling Trails in LeedsWalking & Cycling Trails5Splash Parks & Paddling Pools in LeedsSplash Parks & Paddling Pools3Pick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches in LeedsPick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches4Viewpoints & Picnic Spots in LeedsViewpoints & Picnic Spots2Baby & Toddler Groups in LeedsBaby & Toddler Groups2Dance in LeedsDance4Drama & Performing Arts in LeedsDrama & Performing Arts2Music Lessons & Choirs in LeedsMusic Lessons & Choirs2Art & Craft Classes in LeedsArt & Craft Classes20Cooking & Baking Classes in LeedsCooking & Baking Classes2Forest School & Outdoor Learning in LeedsForest School & Outdoor Learning1Scouts, Guides, Cadets & Youth Clubs in LeedsScouts, Guides, Cadets & Youth Clubs2Homework & After-School Clubs in LeedsHomework & After-School Clubs2Holiday Clubs & Camps in LeedsHoliday Clubs & Camps1Adult Workshops & Evening Classes in LeedsAdult Workshops & Evening Classes4Wellbeing & Mindfulness in LeedsWellbeing & Mindfulness6Theatres & Shows in LeedsTheatres & Shows10Pantomime & Family Theatre in LeedsPantomime & Family Theatre22Cinemas in LeedsCinemas8Live Music & Gigs in LeedsLive Music & Gigs25Comedy in LeedsComedy7Galleries & Exhibitions in LeedsGalleries & Exhibitions9Libraries in LeedsLibraries2Circus & Street Performance in LeedsCircus & Street Performance5
Talks, Lectures & Author Events8Immersive & Touring Exhibitions in LeedsImmersive & Touring Exhibitions14Indian & South Asian in LeedsIndian & South Asian1
Christmas14
Halloween & Pumpkin Events15
Bonfire Night & Fireworks3
Half-Term & School Holiday Events2
Festivals & Fairs1
Community Events & Fun Days1
Markets & Car Boots1
Shows, Exhibitions & Conventions2
Sporting Fixtures & Events1
Open Days & Behind-the-Scenes1Party Venues in LeedsParty Venues3Party Entertainers & Characters in LeedsParty Entertainers & Characters1Mobile Activities & Hire in LeedsMobile Activities & Hire1Party Experiences & Packages in LeedsParty Experiences & Packages1Cakes & Party Food in LeedsCakes & Party Food1Hen, Stag & Group Celebrations in LeedsHen, Stag & Group Celebrations1
Toy & Book Shops1

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KIND TO THE WALLET

61

Brilliant days out that cost nothing

Proper days out with free entry, bring a picnic and you're done.

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FEED & STROKE

26

Farms, lambs and llamas

Everything you can feed, stroke or watch being ridiculous.

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INDOOR LIFESAVERS

176

Rainy day rescue

For when the forecast betrays you, all under a roof.

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STEP BACK IN TIME

69

Museums & heritage

Castles, caves and machines kids are allowed to gawp at.

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THE EVENT CALENDAR

What's on this weekend

October
Mountain Goat -YorkFri-SunAll Creatures Great and Small from WindermereMountain Goat -York · from 09:00 each dayDetails →
Northern Guitars Cafe BarFri-SunLive MusicNorthern Guitars Cafe Bar · 3 daysDetails →
York RacecourseFri 9 OctOctober Meeting 2026 - Finale FridayYork RacecourseDetails →
Yorkshire MuseumFri-SunDinosaur BackpacksYorkshire Museum · from 10:00 each dayDetails →
The Lamproom TheatreFri & SatSHIRLEY VALENTINEThe Lamproom Theatre · 2 daysDetails →
Wentworth Garden CentreFri-SunFestive SkatingWentworth Garden Centre · from 10:00 each dayDetails →
Yorkshire MuseumFri-SunGallery TalksYorkshire Museum · 3 daysDetails →
Royal Armouries MuseumFri-SunGenghis Khan: How the Mongols Changed the WorldRoyal Armouries Museum · 3 daysDetails →

Plus 21 more events this weekend across Leeds.

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Parents' favourites

  1. 01People relaxing in deckchairs on a grass courtyard surrounded by historic stone and modern buildings under blue sky.Wagon Lifting Hoist Mini Museum
  2. 02Children and adults viewing taxidermied animals in museum display cases.Leeds Discovery Centre
  3. 03Colourful bowling balls lined up in a ball return, with pink ball in focus at a ten-pin bowling alley.Tenpin Leeds
  4. 04Woman viewing a large classical painting of a Venetian palace and waterfront scene in a gallery setting.The Cooper Gallery
  5. 05Houdini’s Escape Room Experience - WakefieldHoudini’s Escape Room Experience - Wakefield
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Rainy day rescue

176 indoor lifesavers for when the forecast lets you down.

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KIND TO THE WALLET

61

completely free days out within 30 minutes of Leeds

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HIDDEN GEMS

The ones you've never heard of

Places that aren't on the usual lists, written up honestly.

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Interior of a red and black inflatable obstacle course with padded tunnels and inflatable posts.

No. 01Leeds · from £6

Air Ninja Leeds

An inflatable assault course with swings and vaults for kids 4 and up, plus a separate tots zone for the under-4s.

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Summer Beach Club

No. 02Sheffield

Summer Beach Club

Outdoor summer pop-up at Meadowhall with water slides, a roller coaster and fairground rides for a whole afternoon out.

Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre

No. 03Leeds

Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre

A theatre with proper family touches sorted, from pram storage to relaxed performances for anxious first-timers.

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