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Leeds Parks
9th February 2025
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New Parking Fees at Leeds Parks Aimed at Funding Improved Facilities

Leeds City Council has announced the introduction of parking fees at five of its most popular parks starting 10 February, in a move to secure funding for improved park facilities. Leeds, a vibrant city in the heart of West Yorkshire, is renowned not only for its rich industrial history and cultural heritage but also…
Roundhay Park
19th July 2024
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Seven Leeds Parks Earn Prestigious Green Flag Award, Celebrated as Top Green Spaces in the Nation

Seven parks and green spaces in Leeds have once again been honored with the prestigious Green Flag Award, reaffirming their status as top-quality international spaces. Golden Acre Park, Kirkstall Abbey, Middleton Park, Otley Chevin Forest Park, Pudsey Park, Roundhay Park, and Temple Newsam Estate, all managed by Leeds City Council, have been recognized among…
Tropical World Butterfly Count
12th July 2024
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Experience Big Butterfly Fever at Tropical World This Summer

This summer, visitors to Tropical World can immerse themselves in the world of beautiful butterflies and participate in the Big Butterfly Count. The renowned indoor zoo boasts an abundant Butterfly House, where a variety of butterflies flutter freely. After exploring the indoor exhibits, guests are invited to venture into Roundhay Park’s wildflower meadow to…
Antarctic photo album
6th October 2023
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Antique photo find takes librarians on surprise of discovery

A classic case of not judging a book by its cover took librarians in Leeds on a fascinating photographic journey through a daring Antarctic rescue mission. During routine cataloguing in Leeds Central Library’s strongroom, special collections librarian Rhian Isaac found what appeared to be an unassuming family photo album tucked away on a shelf.…
Leeds Halloween Children’s Toddle
29th September 2023
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Third annual Halloween fundraising Toddle hopes to raise thousands to help make hospital brighter for young patients at Leeds Children’s Hospital

Leeds Hospitals Charity are excited to announce the return of their Halloween Children’s Toddle. Since the Toddle launched in 2021 it has been a huge fundraising success, with over £60,000 raised for Leeds Children’s Hospital. The third annual Toddle will take place on Saturday 28th October at Roundhay Park in Leeds. This year, the…
Tree City of the World
26th August 2022
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Leeds flies the flag as a Tree City of the World

Five flags are now being flown in the city’s major parks to celebrate Leeds’ recognition as a Tree City of the World. The international accolade recognises Leeds’ commitment to caring for its trees and woodland. Flags will be displayed at Temple Newsam, Roundhay, Middleton, Golden Acre and Kirkstall parks. Trees have been shown to…
Leeds Parks
29th July 2022
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Leeds parks awarded the coveted Green Flag Award as they are officially recognised as some of the country’s best parks

Leeds City Council has once again received the prestigious Green Flag Award for seven of its parks and green spaces, including Golden Acre Park, Kirkstall Abbey, Middleton Park, Otley Chevin Forest Park, Pudsey Park, Roundhay Park and Temple Newsam Estate. The award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces and recognises…
AJ Bell 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Leeds
10th June 2022
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AJ Bell 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Leeds returns this weekend

Leeds City Council is urging people to plan ahead as AJ Bell 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Leeds returns to Roundhay Park this weekend. Thousands of athletes are set to compete across the weekend, from amateurs to elites, with Olympic heroes such as Jonny Brownlee and Georgia Taylor-Brown taking to the start line. Saturday…
AJ Bell 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Leeds
22nd April 2022
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AJ Bell 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Leeds

There are just 50 days to go until the eagerly-anticipated AJ Bell 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Leeds kicks off and there’s still time to join the world’s best to swim, bike, run across the weekend around Roundhay Park. Leeds will play host to a two-day triathlon festival on 11-12 June for a sixth…
World Triathlon Championship Series Leeds
4th February 2022
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World Triathlon Championship Series Leeds routes announced

Following the success of the event moving to see all races start and finish in Roundhay Park in 2021, this year’s routes will once again see the park be the focal point of the weekend to create a festival atmosphere around the site. The event provides the opportunity to compete on much of the…
AJ Bell 2021 World Triathlon Leeds
26th March 2021
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AJ Bell 2021 World Triathlon Leeds routes announced

For the first time all races at AJ Bell World Triathlon Leeds will start and finish in Roundhay Park, with all routes reaching the same finish line outside the park’s Mansion House. With a packed weekend of action on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 June, British Triathlon have released the confirmed routes for all…
Sounds-of-Our-City
27th November 2020
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Museum’s new musical masterpiece will capture the sound of a city

Musicians, artists, producers and composers in Leeds have been challenged to put their talents to the test by creating a new piece capturing the evolution of the city’s soundtrack. A partnership between Abbey House Museum and Music:Leeds is calling on modern day maestros to create a composition inspired by the 200 years of history…