Roundhay Park, Urban park and Grade II listed garden in Leeds, England
Roundhay Park is an expansive green space in Leeds featuring woodland areas, formal gardens, two lakes, and extensive walking paths. The grounds include multiple recreational zones designed for different types of outdoor activities and leisure pursuits.
The site originated as an 11th-century hunting ground before being granted to a local noble family. It opened to the public in 1872 and gradually developed into the recreational park known today.
The park serves as a major venue for live music and sporting events that draw large crowds throughout the year. Its open spaces function as a gathering place where the local community comes together for celebrations and outdoor activities.
The park has several free parking areas distributed at different entry points. Accessible parking spaces are available near main entrances, making it easy for visitors to reach the various zones and facilities.
One of the two lakes was created from former mining and quarry sites that were transformed into a water feature. This conversion demonstrates how industrial land was repurposed into a recreational landscape.
Location: Leeds
Inception: 1872
GPS coordinates: 53.84170,-1.49250
Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:49
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Church of St Andrew, Roundhay
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The Stable Wine Bar And The Coffee Shop
792 m
St Johns Church Of England Primary School And St Johns Almshouses Numbers 1-7 (Consecutive)
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Coach House And Stables To Roundhay Park
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Parish Church of St John
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Shadwell Independent Library
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Elmete Hall
941 m
Cobble Hall
617 m
The Mansion Hotel
521 m
Redhall House
1.2 km
The Castle
52 m
Boundary Wall To St Johns School And Almshouses
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Range Of Farm Buildings To East Of Cobble Hall
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Two Lodges At South Gate Of Roundhay Park, Walls, Gate Piers, Gates And Bollards
1.2 km
Gate Piers, Gates And Railings To Roundhay Park
824 m
Barrans Fountain
542 m
Barn And Byre Range North Of Manor Farmhouse
1.5 km
St Johns House
1.3 km
Boundary Wall, Gate Piers And Gates On South Side Of St Johns Churchyard
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Beechwood With Wall And Gate Piers
1.2 km
Manor Farmhouse, Outbuildings, Mounting Steps To North East And Garden Wall To South West
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Boundary Wall to Church of St Andrew with Three Pairs of Gate Piers
1.3 km
Milestone, Wetherby Road, N of Wellington Hill and traffic lights at Redhall Lane
1.6 km
Park Cottages
757 m
Pair Of Cottages Immediately North East Of Cobble Hall
633 m
Mansion Cottage Approximately 10 Metres West Of Roundhay Park Stables
760 m
Church Stream Cottage
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