Worth a visit if you're into photography. Def check out the Insight Gallery (appointment only) for a fab collection of old gadgets...it also has an IMAX :)
Remember to start down stairs. It's really good for kids or all ages and there is plenty of local history. The cafe is nice but a bit expensive.
This place is so lovely when the sun is out, stroll around the wonderful countryside and see the amazing monumental sculptures!
Beautiful collection in a great building, with plenty of friendly helpful staff.
Great little museum that used to be a wollen mill. Still as all the old machinery that still runs and works.
Chocolate dinosaurs in the sweet sins halfway up the hill. 2 for 85p. Also garlic cheese in the cheese shop.
Food basic but good for small children. Good geology section and lots of bugs(dead) and live bees
It's interesting if you're interested in sculpture. It is also one of the quietest places in the city centre if you need to study or conduct research.
Location of one of the key scenes where the brass band belt out William Tell's Overture in the British bitter-sweet comedy Brassed Off
Amazing free museum, make sure you take the trip underground - great experience.
Look out for 'Moorland Benediction' by Sonia Lawson, it is one of Yorkshire's Favourite Paintings - http://www.yorkshiresfavourites.org/paintings/moorland-benediction.html
Newly renovated, the park and large playground / skateboarding area is fantastic for families. Cricket is played at weekends, and during the summer there is also live music in the band stand.
Roundhay Park is a beautiful open public park, with lakeside restaurant. Make sure you visit the gardens, and the fabulous Tropical World. Read more.
See 'Sarah Curran playing the harp' by William Beechey one of Yorkshire's Favourite Paintings - http://www.yorkshiresfavourites.org/paintings/sarah-curran-playing-the-harp.html
Come during the day when it's open. It's good if u like a lot of reading about local history!
Don't miss the fabulous painting 'On the way to Wuthering Heights with the sun in my eyes' it is one of Yorkshire's Favourites - http://bit.ly/i03BHk
Just one of the best parks in Leeds. Beautifully kept up by LCC and great in any season. Really good children's play area if you have kids.
Displays a history of Ilkley from Roman times, and hosts local art and photography shows. Read more.
The Jungle Experience, although it costs £1 per person, is well worth it - lots of tropical plants, butterflies, terrapins and quails!
PSL are purveyors of contemporary art. Not far from the city, PSL is a hidden gem along the riverside which boasts it's own cafe with delightful refreshments.
