THE GEOLOGY TRAIL
Roundhay Park’s geology is rich and diverse, featuring different types of rock—some quarried for building stone—and traces of coal deposits from its location on the edge of the Yorkshire coalfield. This 3-mile trail takes approximately 90 minutes to complete and offers a fascinating look at the park’s geological history.
THE HISTORY TRAIL
Discover Roundhay Park’s journey through time, from its origins as a private country estate built by Thomas Nicholson in 1803 to its transformation into a public park for the people of Leeds—purchased by Mayor John Barran in 1871. Along the way, learn about historic boat trips on Waterloo Lake and the famous Children’s Day in the Arena.
THE FLORAL WALK
Each year, Roundhay Park’s gardeners create spectacular floral displays, complementing established areas like the Rose Garden in front of Tropical World, the Friends Garden, and the award-winning Specialist Gardens—a Chelsea Flower Show winner. This walk showcases the seasonal beauty of the park in full bloom.
Since the production of this leaflet Mary’s tree had to be felled as the tree was in danger of falling. It has been replaced by two new pieces of work which sympathetically echo Mary’s Tree in design
THE TREE TRAIL
Designed as an Arboretum, the area between Princes Avenue and The Mansion is home to a stunning collection of rare and exotic trees. This area can be explored using an interactive mobile app. To find out how to download and use the app follow the link below.