Family walks from Rothwell and Woodlesford, Leeds
Here are some of our favourite doorstep walks around Rothwell, Oulton and Woodlesford that we’ve enjoyed during lockdown! Rothwell Country Park With great views over the city and some lovely…
Water Haigh Woodland Park
This great country park is one of my favourite places to visit. It has some truly beautiful spots and lots and lots to see for little ones. Painted rocks and…
A walk around the Methley Estate from Woodlesford.
This walk from Woodlesford has lots of variety and with limited climbing makes it a great walk for families. Distance: 7.5km Parking: Roadside parking at the junction of Fleet Lane…
Sutton Bank and the White Horse
Locally known as the greatest view in England, Sutton Bank is a brilliant place to go for a family walk and blow away those cobwebs! Parking: Visitors centre pay and…
Oulton Hall Perimeter Walk
This lovely path takes you around the perimeter of the Oulton Hall estate, where you'll walk through woodland, pass parts of the golf course including the lakes, and have some…
Five things to enjoy at Thornes Park, Wakefield
With some unexpected sunshine we decided to try a new park, and settled on walking around Thornes Park, just outside Wakefield city centre. It's the perfect place to get some…
Northern National Trusts with a bit of WOW
Did anyone else get National Trust memberships for Christmas? If you’re looking out for how to make the most of them, here are some recommendations of the best the North…
Home Farm at Temple Newsam, Leeds
On the first day of the half term, perhaps it was asking for trouble letting Jess choose our activity. The choice was Temple Newsam Farm (well, she asked for 'the…
Wentworth Garden Centre
A day out to a garden centre? I was a little dubious when a friend suggested taking Jess (3) there. But what a great suggestion!! Based adjacent to Wentworth Woodhouse…
A day enjoying Bolton Abbey
It is difficult to identify a more picture perfect place to enjoy the winter sunshine! There are walks for all abilities here... and on this beautiful sunny day we enjoyed…