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Golden Acre Park

Bramhope, United Kingdom•4.7(2k)•Botanical Garden, City Park

Explore a scenic lakeside park featuring circular walking routes, beautiful gardens, woodland areas, and a welcoming cafe perfect for families of all ages.

Golden Acre Park is a popular urban green space located six miles north of Leeds city centre, renowned for its picturesque circular lakeside walk and extensive gardens. Visitors can enjoy parkland with lakes, streams, ponds, and woodland areas, creating diverse landscapes to explore. The park's well-maintained demonstration gardens and plant collections offer year-round horticultural interest. The park caters to families with young children and visitors with mobility needs. A cafe with outdoor seating serves refreshments during extended opening hours (10am-4:30pm weekdays in summer, 10am-5pm weekends). Free motorised scooter hire is available for those needing assistance navigating the grounds (pre-booking required). Accessible facilities include disabled parking bays, wheelchair-accessible toilets, and a changing places facility. Regularly throughout summer, live bands perform in the park as part of the Leeds International Concert Season. The main circular route and demonstration gardens are fairly flat and well-maintained, making the park accessible for pushchairs and all mobility levels. Dogs are welcome, and the venue is suitable for visitors of all ages from infants onwards.
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Opening Hours

Monday: 00:00 – 23:59
Tuesday: 00:00 – 23:59
Wednesday: 00:00 – 23:59
Thursday: 00:00 – 23:59
Friday: 00:00 – 23:59
Saturday: 00:00 – 23:59
Sunday: 00:00 – 23:59

Venue Details

Venue Type

Outdoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn)+

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Golden Acre Park Cafe

On-site cafe with outdoor seating and wheelchair access

Hours: Monday to Sunday 10:00-15:30 (winter GMT); Monday to Friday 10:00-16:30, Saturday to Sunday 10:00-17:00 (summer BST)

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4.7(2k reviews)
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James Mac

James Mac

2 weeks ago

A very picturesque park to walk around that is not far from Leeds city centre at all. Easy to access via public transport (the X84 route from Leeds to Ilkley stops right outside the entrance). There's plenty of benches around the park and many interesting paths through some amazing woods and around a lovely lake. There's a nice nature reserve that's next to the park called Adel Dam that's worth walking around as well if you're here. Would definitely come here again!

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Malcolm Hinton

Malcolm Hinton

a month ago

Lovely park & gardens, with a nice cafe. Wide paths, suitable for dog walking, buggies & cycling. The cafe was clean & had a good choice of food & drink. The gardens surrounding the cafe were beautiful, where you can sit outside. There are pools where there are ducks, swans & other wildlife. There are some gradients on the walk, which may effect your ability to get around. Car parking charges apply, even for short stays.

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rachel tam

rachel tam

3 months ago

Golden Acre Park is one of the best places in Leeds for a peaceful walk and a bit of nature. The park is large, with beautiful woodland, gardens, and a scenic lake at the centre. The circular lakeside path is easy to follow and well maintained, making it great for families, dog walkers, and anyone just wanting a relaxing stroll. In Golden Acre Park, bluebell flowers are part of the park’s natural woodland beauty rather than formal garden displays. The park has large areas of mature woodland, which are ideal conditions for English bluebell to grow.

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John Sargent

John Sargent

3 months ago

A very fine park with plenty to see and do. Lots of birds and the blossom in spring is very good. It's next door to Adel Dam nature reserve with more to see and do. Recommended.

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chantel richardson

chantel richardson

4 months ago

My happy place , its so beautiful in the spring , lovely place to visit ,they have a cafe too , a tad expensive but nice food and coffee

Reviews last updated: 29 September 2026

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This venue was last updated on 28 September 2026

Frequently asked questions about Golden Acre Park

Is Golden Acre Park free to visit?

Entry to Golden Acre Park is completely free — there are no admission charges, making it a great no-cost option for a family day out.

What ages is Golden Acre Park suitable for?

Golden Acre Park is suitable for visitors of all ages, from babies through to adults.

Is Golden Acre Park dog-friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Golden Acre Park.

Is there parking at Golden Acre Park?

Yes — Golden Acre Park has on-site parking, plus additional parking nearby.

Is there food at Golden Acre Park?

Yes — Golden Acre Park Cafe is on site at Golden Acre Park. On-site cafe with outdoor seating and wheelchair access

Is Golden Acre Park pushchair-friendly?

Yes, Golden Acre Park is pushchair, pram and buggy friendly — most areas are step-free so you can navigate easily with little ones in tow.

How long should we plan to spend at Golden Acre Park?

Golden Acre Park is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Golden Acre Park by public transport?

Golden Acre Park is well-served by public transport.

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