Roundabout in Roundhay Park: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Roundhay Park is one of Leeds’ premier outdoor spaces and a treasure trove of natural beauty and unexpected secrets. On this walking tour around one of Europe’s largest parks, you’ll hear the intriguing stories and fascinating history beyond its sweeping vistas.

This circular walk starts and ends at the Roundhay Park Main Car Park. Along the way, you’ll take in some of the park’s many sites, including the impressive Mansion with its Garden Room Café, the Roundhay Castle, and the picturesque Canal Gardens. Roundhay Park boasts lush, verdant landscapes and relaxing lakeside walks, and on this tour, I’ll guide you along its prettiest (and most interesting) paths. As you make your way around Waterloo Lake, I’ll dive into the park’s history and show you some of its more manicured areas, like the Specialist and Coronation Gardens.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, nature lover, or just looking to spend a leisurely afternoon outdoors, this Roundhay Park tour has something for everyone.

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This tour starts at Roundhay Park's Main Car Park. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours (approximately)
  • (Pass by)

    On this self-guided walking tour, you'll explore Roundhay Park, one of Leeds’ premier outdoor spaces. Along the route, you'll be shown a treasure trove of natural beauty and unexpected secrets.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    On this self-guided tour, you'll discover the unlikely story of how Roundhay Park briefly served as an international airport.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    On this self-guided tour, you'll pass by the Lakeside Cafe where you'll have the option of pausing the tour to enjoy a ‘Cake and a Lake'. Please note, that this is optional and not included in the tour.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    As you make your way around Waterloo Lake, you'll hear the park’s history, starting with the first people to own the land and ending with it becoming a public park.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    On this self-guided tour, you’ll take in some of the park’s many sites, including the Roundhay Castle. You'll learn about this faux-castle as you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    On this tour, you'll pass by the Upper Lake and hear about the bizarre antics of a whacky Victorian tightrope artist who wowed audiences in the park with his daring high-wire stunts.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    On this self-guided tour, you’ll take in some of the park’s many sites, including the impressive Mansion with its Garden Room Café. You'll find out what else is on offer at the Mansion while you walk around the Mansion's grounds. Please note that you do not go into the Mansion.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    On this self-guided tour, you'll have a chance to explore the Specialist Gardens at Roundhay Park. You'll learn about the Gardens and then be given the option to explore them further on your own.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    THis self-guided tour takes you through a section of the COronation Gardens. You'll hear a bit of its history while you walk.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    On this self-guided tour, you’ll take in some of the park’s many sites, including the picturesque Canal Gardens. You'll hear about the garden's history while you walk.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note: This tour can be done with anyone as long as they are comfortable going up a few sets of stairs.
  • In addition, the path is generally easy to walk and mostly flat. That said, there are a few steps, and if users wish to stop by the lake to observe some of the wildlife, that will add to the duration of the tour.
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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Nature Walks
New Product
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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