Top Leeds Nature and Wildlife Tours

Roundhay Park is one of Leeds’ premier outdoor spaces and a treasure trove of natural beauty and unexpected secrets. On this walking tour around one of Europe’s largest parks, you’ll hear the intriguing stories and fascinating history beyond its sweeping vistas. This circular walk starts and ends at the Roundhay Park Main Car Park. Along the way, you’ll take in some of the park’s many sites, including the impressive Mansion with its Garden Room Café, the Roundhay Castle, and the picturesque Canal Gardens. Roundhay Park boasts lush, verdant landscapes and relaxing lakeside walks, and on this tour, I’ll guide you along its prettiest (and most interesting) paths. As you make your way around Waterloo Lake, I’ll dive into the park’s history and show you some of its more manicured areas, like the Specialist and Coronation Gardens. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, nature lover, or just looking to spend a leisurely afternoon outdoors, this Roundhay Park tour has something for everyone.

View exuberant planting of herbaceous perennials, grasses, bulbs and shrubs, and a wealth of inspiring plant combinations. Be amazed by lush moisture loving plants and eye-popping colours at the most iconic area of the garden - Streamside Garden. Let the Sub-Tropicana Garden transport you from Yorkshire to a tropical paradise bursting with bold foliage and dazzling flower colour. Lose yourself in the tranquil Woodland, where winding paths allow you to enjoy rich planting, open glades and diverse horticulture. The clashing colours, contrasting textures and the wonderful fragrance of the 315m Winter Walks makes for a sensory experience and get up close in the Alpine House – home to more than 2,000 plants all native to mountainous regions from around the world.