Glamping in Leeds

Come away to lovely Leeds where you can enjoy a sophisticated suburban glamping adventure in a vibrant cultural hub with splendid possibilities for days out exploring The Yorkshire Dales National Park or the lovely Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Leeds boasts a buzzing food and drink scene and wonderful upmarket shopping experiences. There are no less than 13 stunning castles and stately homes with magnificent grounds perfect for a day out under an hour from the city centre in all directions!

Browse a variety of immaculate, glamping sites located in the vicinity of Leeds boasting upmarket, fully equipped, stylishly decorated, comfortably furnished interiors. These lovely accommodation options are located in peaceful suburban settings with excellent proximity to renowned local nature spots and attractions of significant historical beauty. Several properties feature a lovely garden or terrace where you can relax and unwind. Find the perfect glamping location for a wonderful getaway whether you are 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 or even a dozen guests!

If you are a history enthusiast you will find yourself surrounded by unique historical architecture and heritage sites in and around Leeds! In the city centre you can admire incredible Victorian buildings and arcades and if you are crazy about ancient history you will have a field day at the world class Royal Armouries Museum. Visit stunning Kirkstall Abbey and step back in time to the era of Cistercian monasticism or explore exquisite National Trust stately homes such the grand and regal Gawthorpe Hall, Nostell Priory or Ripley Castle, a 14th century house located just 45 minutes north of Leeds!

Enjoy upmarket shopping at classy Harvey Nichols in Leeds followed by a Harvey Nichols afternoon tea or visit the Victoria Quarter, Grand, Queens and Thorntons where you will can explore the elegant, ornate, vintage Victorian shopping arcades that Leeds is famous for! Here you can stroll along chic walkways and browse beautiful art nouveau shop fronts where you will find high end designer names alongside edgy, trendy indie stores and boutiques selling unique finds. Be dazzled by Victoria Gate, an upscale modern shopping arcade that houses a John Lewis flagship store or head to the Corn Exchange where you will find a host of wonderful independent shops inside an absolutely breathtaking refurbished Victorian building!

Be amazed inside this world renowned multi million pound museum located in Leeds Dock that features fabulous armoured combat demonstrations alongside displays of over 75 000 historical battle objects and fantastic hands-on history activities! Admire rare and fascinating artefacts from around the world as you discover the armoury and treasures of The Royal Houses of Europe, the Kings of England, Japanese Shoguns, The Ottoman Empire, The Wild West and India!

This lovely historic site boasts a beautiful park with plenty of space for relaxing and picnicking! From March until November you can enjoy the fabulous Kirkstall Abbey Market with over 40 stalls of hand made crafts and local Yorkshire produce. The imposing, dramatic architecture of the magnificent ruins of the abbey, a former Cistercian monastery make a fabulous backdrop for your adventure as well as being a great place to take photos!

Head to stunning York for the day. This beautiful walled city boasts the incredible, imposing cathedral of York Minster with its absolutely stunning medieval stained glass windows. Here you can walk along the Roman walls as you admire breathtaking views of the town and have a leisurely boat cruise along the Ouse River. York boasts a fine selection of tea rooms, restaurants and pubs. Head to hip and trendy Michaelgate for fabulous independent eateries!

Come and spend the day at Harewood House, widely considered one of the Treasure Houses of England. This beautiful country house nestled on 100 acres of lush grounds dates back to the 18th century and boasts some of the finest art collections in all of Britain. The beautiful gardens are home to more than 42 species of birds and there is a farm experience for kids as well as penguins! The interior is lavish and sumptuous and you will have a chance to see exquisite neoclassical furniture and decor!

If you fancy a quiet spot for a lovely nature walk replete with freshwater habitats and ponds, head to this extraordinary man made nature reserve just outside Leeds! There are dragonfly ponds, wildflower meadows and a bird friendly crop field making the reserve a haven for birdwatchers. Here you can stroll about on the lovely marked pathways that meander amongst the wetlands and stop to rest or contemplate the peaceful view at one of the secluded gazebos!

Step into an immersive museum experience like no other at this multi million pound museum where you can see hundreds of artefacts charting the history of healthcare including an extensive apothecary collection and displays of medical advertising. There are 11 exciting exhibitions galleries to explore where you will get up close and personal with the grimy streets of Victorian Leeds and see fascinating displays of what operations were like in a 19th century operating theatre!

Come and spend a few hours relaxing on the 1500 acres of scenic parkland at Temple Newsam Estate where you can explore 500 years of history! This marvellous Tudor, Jacobean House boasts over 40 rooms packed with art treasures and exquisite Chippendale furniture. Here you can also enjoy a top rated family friendly Leeds attraction at the rare breed conservation farm where lots of friendly farm animals like chickens, piglets and geese are waiting to meet you! Have a lakeside picnic and stop to smell the roses in the romantic, Georgian walled garden!