Millennium Woodlands

Located to the east of the city centre. Millennium Wood sits in the 1,500 acres of Temple Newsam’s scenic parkland; this new wood makes up a small part of the second largest part of the Forest of Leeds.

Walking

The route through Millennium Woodlands is a pleasant walking route, whether on your own, with the dog or family.

Walled gardens compliment this peaceful stroll of around 1-kilometre in length. It’s a lovely linear walk that could be one part of a bigger one on the Temple Newsam to Tropical World way.

Flora

Millennium Woodland is home to one of the largest rhododendron displays in England. These acid-loving woody shrubs burst out with distinctive clusters of colourful flowers.

Temple Newsam

There’s loads to explore within this newly developing wood and the wider Temple Newsam estate, which includes a manor house, a rare breed farm, parks and lakes, gardens and an adventure playground.

Millennium Woodlands was planted in the year 2000 to commemorate the turn of the new century and millennium.

Temple Newsam is a 15-minute walk away. In and around the manor hour are  toilets and bins. It’s worth noting that the toilets close at 6pm daily.

After taking a walk through Millennium Woodlands and visiting the Temple Newsam estate, you could grab a chippy tea from one of the oldest (and best!) fish and chip shops in east Leeds – Skyliner.

Millennium Woods has a muddy and uneven pathway. Following wet weather this ground can become difficult to navigate if you’re in a wheelchair or pushing a buggy. We recommend you check the weather before visiting!