The city is loved for many things including its vibrant food and drink scene, great places to shop, and brilliant live music venues – but it’s time to acknowledge the beauty our city holds. Here were take a look at 11 of the most beautiful places to visit in the city.
How many of these places have you visited? Think we’ve missed somewhere really special from our list? Email [email protected] to tell us about your favourite beauty spots in the city and what makes them so special.
7. Meanwood Valley Urban Farm
This 24-acre farm has a variety of animals, from alpacas to donkeys and large woodlands, making it an ideal place to take a walk with the family. For its recent 40th anniversary, the farm also commissioned a large mural. Photo: James Hardisty
8. Wharfe Meadows Park
Wharfe Meadows Park in Otley runs alongside the river and offers a peaceful place for an afternoon stroll. Photo: TONY JOHNSON
9. Temple Newsam
Temple Newsam is a country estate right in the heart of the city. The Tudor-Jacobean mansion is surrounded by 1500 acres of gorgeous gardens, woodlands and park areas. Photo: Tony Johnson
10. York Gate Garden
York Gate Garden in Adel is among the city's hidden gems. Covering just one acre, it is considered by many as one of the finest small gardens in the country. Photo: Simon Hulme
11. Chevin Forest Park
Chevin Forest Park in Otley is a nature reserve containing 700 acres of woodlands. It offers a beautiful view of the Wharfe valley. Photo: Gerard Binks