Top 10 Summer Holiday Activities in Leeds
Summer holidays are the perfect time to explore and have fun with your family! Leeds offers a variety of activities that will keep the kids entertained, from pizza-making to hip-hop dancing. Here's our ultimate guide to what's on in Leeds this summer holiday:
DIY Pizza Party
Leeds Cookery School is hosting a free pizza making workshop this August, perfect for your mini chefs! Parents and kids are invited to come down and make their own veggie pizza in our woodfired pizza oven. Learn how to stretch dough, sauce your pizza, pick your veggies and then watch it get cooked in their woodfire oven!
Plus, they'll have the tunes playing, cold pop in the fridge and a licensed bar for the parents!
This is a drop in event and the kitchen is open from 12pm-3pm. Book your free space for some pizza-making fun.
Pick Your Own
Head to Kemps Farm in Horsforth for a family day of fruit-picking. It's a family run farm where little ones can run around in the fresh air and learn where their food comes from.
Kids can come and pick their own juicy strawberries, raspberries and even wild flowers. Just try to resist the temptation of eating any before the end!
Kemps Farm is open for fruit picking from late July to early September. Tickets must be booked in advance.
Summer of Fun at Kirkgate
The event space at Kirkgate Market is going to be bustling with activities for the kids this summer! And even better, it's all completely free.
Every week on Tuesdays through to Sunday, you can find anything from hip-hop dancing to bumper cars and even circus skills.
Visit Summer of Fun at Kirkgate Market from 30th July to 30th August.
Meanwood Valley Urban Farm
Love animals? Then you'll love a day on the farm, with alpacas, donkeys, rabbits, goats, ducks and many more, there's loads for the kids to explore.
As well as the farm, you can explore woodland, meadows and three ponds. And don't forget a cheeky ice cream on the way round!
Visit Meanwood Urban Valley Farm Monday - Sunday 10am-4pm. Adults entry £3, Kids 50p.
Baking Together
Get the family together for a morning of baking! From cinnamon swirls to Chelsea buns, little hands will love getting stuck in and messy.
It's a hands on and fun experience where you get to eat your creations!
The class is on the 23rd August and runs from 10am-12:30pm.
Fun in the Sun
This summer, Breeze in the Park will have over 25 interactive play days for children and teenagers taking place in various parks and green spaces over the next five weeks.
Each day’s attendees will be able to enjoy a jam-packed array of activities, featuring everything from sports and games to art and music – and, of course, Breeze’s famous giant inflatables.
Breeze in the Park runs from Wednesday 24th July to Thursday 22nd August 2024. Tickets must be booked in advance.
Strolls in the Ruins
A must in everyone's diary is exploring the ruins of Kirkstall Abbey. They often host family-friendly events, workshops and outdoor performances during the Summer.
Why don't you try their Urban Nature Trail? It's free for Leeds residents and you can spot birds, bats and bees hidden all over the abbey.
Their Urban Nature Trail runs from 23rd July - 1st September.
Take a Splash
Ilkley Lido is a must-visit spot for kids during the summer holidays. With its sprawling lawns and picturesque views of the countryside, it's a real crowd-pleaser.
Enjoy splashing in the sunshine at their massive outdoor pool - or if the British weather takes a turn, their indoor pool is a great back-up.
Visit Ilkey Lido throughout the Summer Holidays.
Picnics in the Park
One of the largest city parks in Europe, Roundhay Park is perfect for a family picnic. With vast open spaces, two lakes, playgrounds and a land train, there's plenty to explore.
You could even squeeze in a trip to Tropical World after your lunch. Just make sure you've finished all your sandwiches before seeing the meerkats!
Roundhay Park is open all year round to visitors, plus there's free parking too.
Play Adventures
With over 100 acres of gardens to explore, Harewood House is the perfect place to create lasting family memories. This Summer Holiday they have their brand new Playscape, an innovative and immersive outdoor play area designed to spark imagination and adventure.
Kids can explore nature themed playgrounds, climb creative structures and engage in interactive installations.
Harewood House is open daily, 10am-6pm.
