Leeds has some amazing locations to bring a blanked and a nice drink and snack for a picnic. In fact, according to vegetarian food brand Quorn, our very own Roundhay Park is the best picnic location in all of England.
But there are plenty more spots for a nice day in the sun around the city, whether its in the outskirts or in the city centre.
We asked the Yorkshire Evening Post readers to tell us their favourite picnic locations in Leeds, and here are nine of the most popular spots:
1. Temple Newsam
Many readers suggested Temple Newsam as the ideal picnic location in Leeds. Photo: Steve Riding
2. Golden Acre Park
Another popular spot for a picnic, Golden Acre Park is located six miles north of Leeds city centre on the A660 between Adel and Bramhope. Photo: Tony Johnson
3. Horsforth Hall Park
Horsforth Hall Park is an ideal picnic spot and also the home of the Japanese Gardens which uses features and materials to represent the mountains, woodland areas, waterfalls, lakes and open grasslands found in Japan. Photo: Tony Johnson
4. Fearns Island
Located in the River Aire just by Royal Armouries on Leeds Docks and accessible via a slues gate, Fearns Island offers a small plot on the river for a picnic. Photo: Google Maps
5. Kirkstall Abbey
The old abbey and its surroundings is another beloved picnic location. Photo: James Hardisty
6. Park Square
If you don’t feel like leaving city centre, Park Square is a great spot for a sit down in the sun. You might have to make your way there early as its location makes it a popular location for locals to enjoy. Photo: Simon Hulme