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A large classical building with a garden in front, and a smartphone displaying a VoiceMap app interface. 1
A riverside building with a balcony overlooking the water, surrounded by greenery and yellow flowers. 2
A gravel path beside a calm lake, surrounded by lush greenery and a swan swimming in the water. 3
A glass conservatory with a white frame, displaying artwork on easels. 4
A park with benches, flower beds, and trees. 5
By VoiceMap Audio Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is £4 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Roundhay Park is one of Leeds' premier outdoor spaces and a treasure trove of natural beauty and unexpected secrets.

    On this self-guided walking tour around one of Europe's largest parks, you'll discover the intriguing history and fascinating stories that many visitors miss. Designed to be step-free and wheelchair and pushchair-friendly, the tour starts and ends at the main gates on Princes Avenue, taking in the impressive Mansion, Barran's Fountain, ornamental bandstands, and prettiest lakeside paths.

    Along the way, hear how the park briefly served as an international airport, how Michael Jackson celebrated his 30th birthday here with thousands of singing fans, and the bizarre antics of a Victorian tightrope artist who wowed audiences with his daring high-wire stunts. There are plenty of opportunities along the way to enjoy a cup of tea or treat yourself to an ice cream.

Activity location

  • Roundhay
    • Roundhay Road
    • LS8 4AR, Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Roundhay
    • Roundhay Road
    • LS8 4AR, Leeds, England, United Kingdom

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Roundabout Roundhay Park Self Guided Leeds Tour in English

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • Opening hours: Wed 00:00-23:59
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
£3.71 x 1 Adult£3.71
Total
Price is £3.71

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Inclusions
    Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Inclusions
    Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Inclusions
    App for Android and iOS
  • Inclusions
    Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • Exclusions
    Smartphone and headphones
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
  • Exclusions
    Transport
  • Exclusions
    Food and drink

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Roundhay Park (Pass by)

Begin your circular tour at the main gates to Roundhay Park on Princes Avenue. Discover the visionary landscape designers and philanthropists who transformed what was once a private estate into the expansive park we see today.

Waterloo Lake (Pass by)

Take in Waterloo Lake, built by soldiers returning from the Napoleonic Wars after the Battle of Waterloo. Discover the lake's deep, dark waters and the mystery of a sunken steamboat that once carried Victorian passengers around its shores.

The Mansion Tea Rooms (Pass by)

Take in the impressive Mansion as you continue your walk through the park. Discover this stately building's place at the heart of Roundhay Park's history.

Upper Lake (Pass by)

Pass by the Upper Lake, the smaller of the park's two lakes, created alongside Waterloo Lake to disguise former quarry land. Take in its island, fountains, and waterfall, home to White Clawed Crayfish reintroduced after dying out years ago.

The Lakeside Café (Pass by)

Stop at the Lakeside Café for a well-earned cup of tea or an ice cream. Take in the lakeside views that have made this spot a local favourite for generations.

The Roundhay Fox (Pass by)

Pass by the Roundhay Fox, a traditional Yorkshire stone pub on the edge of the park. Take in this longstanding local institution, a popular stop for a pint or a bite to eat after a walk through the grounds.

Soldiers' Field (Pass by)

Take in Soldiers' Field, the unlikely site of Roundhay Park's brief stint as an international airport. Discover this expansive green space, also used as a parade ground and muster point for local battalions.

The Park Arena (Pass by)

Discover how thousands of Leeds schoolchildren gathered in the arena to cheer the Prince and Princess of Wales on their royal visit. Learn how Michael Jackson memorably celebrated his 30th birthday here, together with thousands of his singing fans.

Barran's Fountain (Pass by)

Take in the stately Barran's Fountain as your circular tour comes to a close. Discover this ornamental landmark, one of the park's many enduring features.

Location

Activity location

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    Roundhay
    • Roundhay Road
    • LS8 4AR, Leeds, England, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Roundhay
    • Roundhay Road
    • LS8 4AR, Leeds, England, United Kingdom

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