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Activities in Leeds

Find brilliant activities for kids near you. From sports and arts to science clubs and adventure days, there's something for every child.

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Clubs in Leeds

Find local clubs for children including sports clubs, drama groups, coding clubs, Scouts, Guides and more.

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Holiday Camps in Leeds

Find holiday camps and half-term programmes for children. Multi-activity, sports, arts and outdoor adventure camps across the UK.

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Tutors in Leeds

Find qualified tutors for primary and secondary school children. Maths, English, science, 11+, GCSE and A-level tutoring across the UK.

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Days Out in Leeds

Find the best days out for families and children. Theme parks, zoos, museums, farms, castles, beaches and nature trails across the UK.

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Free Things to Do in Leeds

Find free activities, events and days out for children across the UK. Parks, museums, trails, festivals and more that won't cost a penny.

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Classes in Leeds

Find classes for kids including music, dance, swimming, gymnastics, art, language and coding classes across the UK.

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Actual places to start with in Leeds

A first researched set of real museums, parks, attractions and family venues, with official links so parents can check opening times and booking details.

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Royal Armouries Museum

Leeds Dock · History, armour and free indoor days · Free entry, book/check events

A major free museum with armour, tournaments, hands-on interpretation and plenty for older primary children. Check demonstrations and holiday activities before visiting.

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Roundhay Park

North Leeds · Outdoor space, playgrounds and walks · Free park access, paid extras vary

One of Leeds' biggest family green spaces, useful for scooters, picnics, lake walks and playground time. Check parking and any paid attractions separately.

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Leeds City Museum

Millennium Square · Free central museum visits · Free entry, book/check events

Compact city-centre museum with family trails, natural history, ancient worlds and regular children's activities. Handy as a low-cost wet-weather option.

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Kirkstall Abbey

Kirkstall · Ruins, outdoor space and history · Free entry to grounds; check museum/event costs

Atmospheric abbey ruins with green space and nearby museum options. Good for a shorter outdoor history trip; check events, access and weather before setting off.

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Thackray Museum of Medicine

Near St James's University Hospital · Older primary children, science and human history · Paid entry, book/check tickets

A practical indoor museum for children who can handle a bit more detail about the body, medicine and history. Good for wet days; check current exhibitions, family activities and session times before travelling.

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Temple Newsam

East Leeds · Farm, estate walks and heritage · Estate access varies; farm/house may be paid

Large estate with farm, gardens, playground areas and a historic house. Good for a fuller outdoor day, but check which parts are open and ticketed.

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Planning family activities in Leeds

Use these pages as a starting point for comparing activities, camps, parties and days out. We focus on practical parent questions: age suitability, location, timings, cost, booking requirements and what to check before you go.

  • For school holidays, start with camps and full-day activities.
  • For weekly routines, compare clubs, classes and local activities by travel time as well as interest.
  • For weekends, keep a mix of free ideas, outdoor spaces and book-ahead days out.

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