ABOUT ADEL

Adel is a suburb in northern Leeds, West Yorkshire. Adel is neighboured by Moortown, Weetwood, Horsforth, Arthington and Bramhope. Approximately 5 miles away from Leeds city centre, Adel enjoys a countryside-like atmosphere.

LIVING IN ADEL

Adel has all the local amenities a resident could ask for. Nearby supermarkets include The Co-operative, Asda Adel Supermarket, Food and Booze Minimart, Tesco Express, Sainsbury's and Waitrose & Partners Meanwood. In Adel there is Adel St John The Baptist Primary School, Adel Primary School, Moorlands School, Iveson Primary School, Adel St John Baptist C of E Primary School, Ireland Wood Primary School, Adel Pre-School, Ralph Thoresby School and Lawnswood School offering choice to residents with children.

Adel has excellent proximity to the town centre. The A660 offers a quick route, alternatively; bus routes 1 LeedsCity, X84 and X85 arrive in Leeds City Centre and only take approximately 41 minutes.

Adel postcode: LS16

THE HISTORY OF ADEL

Several Romano-British inscribed stones were found in Adel, alongside some Anglo-Saxon stones that were found amongst the church foundations in 1864 when it was being refurbished. Some of these stones are now displayed in Leeds City Museum.

THINGS TO DO IN ADEL

York Gate Garden is one acre of fine garden design. York Gate Garden was once a private family garden but in 1994 was bequeathed to the charity Perennial and is now open to the public. There is a Tea Room serving light lunch and afternoon tea with fantastic views of the gardens. There is a wide range of plants to purchase at the Plant Nursery too.

Adel Dam Nature Reserve is a wildlife reserve opened and maintained by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust in 1968. The reserve is 19 acres large with two hides.