The 11 best places in Leeds to take children on a budget during school holidays according to our readers

Summer holidays can be hard to plan if you're on a budget, so we asked out readers for the best cheap or free places to take the kids in Leeds this summer.

By Dennis Morton

Published 26th Jul 2023, 04:45 BST

With summer holidays here, it might prove a challenge to keep restless children busy. Especially if you're on a budget.

We turned to the Yorkshire Evening Post readers to tell us their best tips on things to do with the family in Leeds on a budget.

Here are 11 suggestions, including parks, hunts and museums, to choose from:

Numerous readers recommended a visit to the free Leeds City Museum for the summer holidays. Picture by James Hardisty

1. Leeds City Museum

Numerous readers recommended a visit to the free Leeds City Museum for the summer holidays. Picture by James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

The Royal Armouries at Leeds Docks house thousands of weapons, armour and artifacts from history, all for free. Educational displays and re-enactments take place daily as well. Picture by Simon Hulme

2. Royal Armouries

The Royal Armouries at Leeds Docks house thousands of weapons, armour and artifacts from history, all for free. Educational displays and re-enactments take place daily as well. Picture by Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme

Starting July 31, dinosaurs are invading White Rose shopping centre for five weeks. The adventurous can go on a hunt for all the prehistoric lizards for free. (Photo by White Rose)

3. Dino Discovery Trail at White Rose

Starting July 31, dinosaurs are invading White Rose shopping centre for five weeks. The adventurous can go on a hunt for all the prehistoric lizards for free. (Photo by White Rose)

Yorkshire Evening Post reader Trisha Hobson said a picnic in Roundhay Park is a great cheap summer activity.

4. Picnic in Roundhay Park

Yorkshire Evening Post reader Trisha Hobson said a picnic in Roundhay Park is a great cheap summer activity. Photo: paul - stock.adobe.com

Samantha Bentley said of Yeadon Tarn: "Great for watching planes take off. There's a park and also ducks/swans to feed, sometimes model boat racing. Pack a picnic and spend the day there (when it's dry)"

5. Yeadon Tarn

Samantha Bentley said of Yeadon Tarn: "Great for watching planes take off. There's a park and also ducks/swans to feed, sometimes model boat racing. Pack a picnic and spend the day there (when it's dry)" Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Little Bees soft play in Seacroft allows for play and adventure for younger kids for under £9 per child. Picture by James Hardisty

6. Little Bees

Little Bees soft play in Seacroft allows for play and adventure for younger kids for under £9 per child. Picture by James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty

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