Who doesn’t love a cosy pub, sitting by the roaring fire with a Leeds brewed craft beer, after a stunning walk through crunchy leaves in the countryside? Here’s our choice for those traditionalists who love nothing better than a traditional pub with plenty of atmosphere.

Lamb & Flag – sitting under Leeds Minster, this pub is perfect after a walk along the River Aire. Cosy up outside too with their heated outdoor area.

Duck & Drake – this historic pub right under the railway, familiar to those who have watched The Bank of Dave, serves up cask ales, live music and some good old pie & peas.

The Cross Keys – just along the road from The Midnight Bell, this pub boasts an open fire, cosy seating and is also home to Leeds Blues Club for weekly live music.

The Highland Laddie – recently reopened by the team behind Empire Café and billed as a ‘drinkers pub with a dining room’, this charming pub also serves up the same elevated menu expected at their other venue.

The Adelphi – standing tall since 1898, this pub looks every bit traditional by keeping most of its Victorian decor and another bonus – it’s also dog friendly!

Brewery Wharf Tavern – this venture from the team behind Whitelocks and White Cloth Hall is a great stop on the waterfront trail.

Read our Beer-Lover’s Guide to Leeds for more recommendations, including the Leeds International Beer Festival in September and a roundup of Leeds breweries.

Sunday Roasts are a British staple and perfect to fuel up with after a walk and some pumpkin picking.

Here’s some of our top picks:

The Victoria & Commercial, restored by the teams behind Whitelocks and Kirkstall Brewery, is a beautiful traditional pub with a traditional Sunday Roast to match with a Beef Rump Cap and Victoria Nut Loaf.

Whitelock’s – as Leeds City Centre’s oldest pub, its roaring fire, hidden nooks and Sunday papers are just part of its charm and character. The perfect spot for the most traditional Sunday Roast dinner.

The Brunswick – this modern neighbourhood pub is popular for its vegan and vegetarian options, as well as a rotating menu of cask ales.

Wapentake – ‘a little piece of Yorkshire’ where the Yorkshire pudding reigns supreme and the famous Yorkshire Pudding burger can be found! Finish off with their traditional baked goods and a fresh coffee.

Shear’s Yard – this independent restaurant with relaxed atmosphere serves up seasonal sides and local produce, elevating the traditional Sunday Roast into something delicious and contemporary.

Chef Jono at V&V – Chef Jono brings his world-class training and Yorkshire upbringing to make this creative Sunday tasting menu, a Sunday lunch to truly impress.

We’ve also put together a guide to the best restaurants in Leeds, from award-winning venues to global flavours. Check it out here.

Catching up with friends and want coffee, tea and a light bite? There are plenty of independent coffee shops to visit on a blustery Autumn day.

The Tiled Hall Café – visit this iconic Victorian café for coffee and cake after strolling through the Leeds Art Gallery and Central Library.

Kapow Coffee Thornton’s Arcade – need a break whilst shopping through the Victorian Arcades? Kapow are the experts, offering tasting events too with world-class roasters!

Layne’s Espresso – this bright yellow café is hard to miss when walking out of the Train Station. Going strong for almost 15 years, it’s recommended to book ahead – it’s that popular!

Sonder – this Japantro part coffee, part interior/lifestyle shop will keep you dry in the Grand Arcade and is known as one of the most Instagrammable cafes in Leeds.

Bruschetta – this café sits prettily in the middle of the Corn Exchange with sandwiches, pastries, coffee and a great 360 view of this stunning building.

Find more of our favourite independent coffee spots here.

There’s nothing like a brisk walk across Leeds’ beautiful green pockets – and you don’t have to travel far from the city centre to find acres of unspoilt land filled with crisp Autumn leaves.

The Leeds Liverpool Canal connects Leeds to a vast network of lovely (and mostly flat) canal paths leading to other destinations in West Yorkshire including Calderdale and Bradford. Perfect as an easy walk, run or cycle.

St Aiden’s Nature Reserve  is a RSPB site with guided routes ranging from a brisk 1.8km stroll around Bowers Bimble to the 12 km of running paths. The area is full of wildlife and you can explore a rich variety of habitats including reedbeds, wetlands, meadows and woodland.

Eccup Reservoir is the largest area of water in West Yorkshire, enjoy a 4.5 mile route where a variety of bird species, including Red Kites, can be found.

Roundhay Park, with over 700 acres of woodland, parkland and lakes, is one of the largest urban parks in Europe. Do the full route around the park or just stop off at The Lakeside Café for a hot drink.

Temple Newsam is a beautiful historic country house which hosts a Walled Garden, parkland and woods that look stunning in Autumn. Take the full 2.6-mile trail to walk around the entire grounds and explore the house once the rain arrives.

Whether you want an easy, moderate or hard walk, then Harewood House & Estate is great for everyone! One of the Treasure Houses of England, it hosts over 100 acres of gardens and small woodland. Take the full circular, taking on average almost 4 hours, and take in the surrounding country lanes, farmland and you may even meet some Highland cows!

Why not explore further than Leeds with some day trips out in Halifax, Saltaire, Hebden Bridge, Ilkley and other countryside spots in West Yorkshire. You can find our top places to visit here.

We may be heading into the colder months but we’re not one to let the rain dampen our fun here in Leeds!

Hyde Park Picture House – escape reality with a movie inside the only known surviving gas lit cinema in the world and choose from a variety of classics, new releases and indie titles. Plus from late October to mid-November, enjoy the Leeds International Film Festival with a variety of locations putting on new movies, classic stories and more.

Leeds Art Gallery – explore some of the country’s best 19th and 20th century artworks including oil paintings and sculpture, modern exhibitions and the fabulous Victorian building it’s all held in. Don’t forget to visit their neighbours in the Henry Moore Institute and the stunning Victorian Leeds Central Library

Tadatuft – the viral sensation of tufting your own rug can be realised at Tadatuft. No experience is needed as the professionals are on hand to help with whatever design you want to make happen.

The Leeds Library is a cosy space, the UK’s oldest surviving subscription library, complete with book ladders, spiral staircases and a ghost or two. Head in during their public hours or take a guided tour and get to see inside the vault at their special collection.

The Hole in Wand – Calling all witches, wizards and other magical beings, discover a hidden world of magic at this enchanting family experience that takes in an extraordinary 9 holes of mini golf.

Find more experiences and activities in Leeds here.

Not just for Halloween, pumpkin picking is a quintessential Autumn activity with several farms in the Leeds area ready for you to spend the day picking pumpkins for soup, baking and carving.

Lotherton – take the pumpkin express to this award-winning Autumnal activity. Grab a pumpkin and take part in the craft activities before heading into this historic house or over to Wildlife World to meet Capybaras and Wallabies.

Farmer Copley’s – pick from over 250,000 pumpkins with 40 different varieties to choose from at the UK’s biggest and original Pumpkin Festival.

Kemps Farm – this fourth generation family-run pumpkin patch is complete with tractor rides, wheelbarrows to help carry your haul and even a pumpkin carving station!

Bert’s Barrow – this pumpkin patch, as well as squashes and gourds, is dog friendly and hosts a fairground for small children, as well as lots of family photo opportunities.

Check out our Headline Events Guide for unmissable events throughout Autumn from concerts and theatre shows, to exhibitions and a sneak peak at Christmas.

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