Roundhay Park

The Mansion in Roundhay Park, Leeds.

The iconic Yorkshire home which 'mirrored the taste of the country elite'
Sitting on a prominent site overlooking Roundhay Park in Leeds, The Mansion is one of the city’s grander buildings.

Heart-warming moment couple surprise each other during proposal.

Best videos: Heart-warming moment pair surprise each other in proposal

Daredevils have wasted no time in making the most of the snow, after Leeds awoke to a frosty winter wonderland.

Watch as daredevils sledge down snowy hills in Yorkshire park

Hyde Park Cinema interior 17 Dec 1993

Treasure trove of archive footage celebrates 110th birthday of historic cinema

Daxa Manhar Patel is a leadership coach, author and solicitor. PIC: Gary Longbottom

Council would be wrong to impose car parking charges at parks - Daxa Patel

Danny Silk, Founder of Walkie Dogs, takes his furry friends for a stroll in Roundhay Park

Leeds Park named in top five dog walking destinations

Join the NSPCC's Walk For Children

Major new NSPCC event calls on the people of Yorkshire to Walk for Children

Otley Chevin is a popular walking route that overlooks the town of Otley and boasts a range of woodland paths, hilly routes and themed trails.

Plans to charge for parking at beauty spot a 'tax on fresh air'

The Roundhay Fox in Roundhay, Leeds.

The Yorkshire pub for all seasons next to a glorious public park

A view of Roundhay Park. (Pic credit: Leeds City Council)

Seven parks and green spaces in Leeds awarded Green Flag status

Charity Dragon Boat Race returns to Roundhay Park

Children's hospice to make a splash with annual charity boat race

Cookery Theatre. (Pic credit: North Leeds Food Festival)

North Leeds Food Festival 2024 lineup: Yorkshire chefs to attend food festival

Chainsaw carver Shane Green has just completed an eight-piece nature sculpture trail to be sited at Roundhay Park

Meet the art teacher whose wood carvings are winning international recognition

Leeds Running Festival. (Pic credit: RunThrough)

Leeds Running Festival 2024: When is the Yorkshire running event and what’s on?

Cyclists tackle Buttertubs Pass during a previous Struggle Events ride. Credit: Dan Monaghan of Cadence Images

Leeds Legacy Ride celebrates Tour de France Yorkshire Grand Depart anniversary

Enjoy these photo memories from around Leeds in 1941. PIC: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net

15 nostalgic photos take you back to Leeds in 1941

Runners make their way through Roundhay Park. PIC: Steve Riding

Charging for car parking at Leeds parks would be a mistake - YP Letters

Barrans Fountain in Roundhay Park

The lavish fountain gifted to Leeds by the man who bought Roundhay Park

The Mansion House in Roundhay Park, Leeds

Wedding venue in Yorkshire park saved from closure after ‘trading difficulties’

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.

Pictures of Captain Scott's first trip to the Antarctic discovered in Yorkshire

The Brownlee brothers have regularly entered their home World Series race

Triathlon will not return to Leeds in 2024 due to 'financial constraints'
Leeds will no longer host an elite triathlon in 2024 and the future of what has become a popular event in the city’s calendar now looks uncertain.
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Visitors to Roundhay Park enjoy the crocus in the sunshine. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

Visitors to popular Yorkshire park urged to not have barbecues

Valley Gardens in Harrogate. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

Three Yorkshire parks named among best picnic spots in England

The Roundhay Park festival returns this year. (Pic credit: North Leeds Food Festival)

North Leeds Food Festival 2023: Leeds-based chef Bobby Geetha to attend event

Northern lights. (Pic credit: Mohammad Saleh)

Where are the best places in Yorkshire to view the northern lights?

Brimham Rocks, near Harrogate. (Pic credit: Simon Hulme)

Free things to do and places to visit in Yorkshire over Easter

Mr Whippy prepares to leave the park for the final time tonight. Picture: Tony Johnson

'Freebie Friday' on beloved ice cream van Mr Whippy's final day at Roundhay Park

Chophaus restaurant, Oakwood.

Chophaus: Upmarket Leeds steakhouse for sale for £300,000 after closure

A man was caught on video swimming in Roundhay Park's Waterloo Lake in Leeds during freezing temperatures and warnings in place for snow.

Shocking footage captures UK man swimming in lake amidst arctic blast

Chophaus restaurant, Oakwood

Chophaus: Upmarket Leeds steakhouse and grill restaurant announces closure

Mr Whippy's ice cream van is leaving Roundhay Park after 25 years. Mr Whippy Leeds owner Ian Smith has been working in the business his whole life. He is pictured here in 2020 by Tony Johnson.

Mr Whippy's ice cream van announces decision to leave Roundhay Park

Enjoy these photos of what visitors can expect at the Christmas at Roundhay Park attraction. PIC: Jonathan Gawthorpe

First look at incredible Christmas display at Roundhay Park
Let it glow Leeds!
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Dazzling illuminations reflect in the lake as Christmas At Roundhay Park 2022 makes a dazzling debut

Ad Feature FIRST LOOK: Dazzling debut for magical Christmas At Roundhay Park

The White House, part of the Chef & Brewer collection, is preparing for a six figure refurbishment.

Edwardian pub to undergo six figure refurbishment

Roundhay Park bonfire in 2019

Bonfire Night 2022: Leeds City Council cancel all six public fireworks displays

Neon tree coming to Christmas At Roundhay Park. Photo by Richard Haughton

Ad Feature PREVIEW: Christmas At Roundhay Park set for dazzling debut

Jonny Brownlee makes his way to the medical centre after he crashed out of 2022 World Triathlon in Leeds. (Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Jonny Brownlee overcoming Commonwealth pain with Triathlon Super League tilt

Leeds Discovery Centre. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

Best Yorkshire family attractions to visit for a day out according to visitors

A man walks his dog across the Autumn sunlight as it shines on the fallen leaves in a wood near Temple Newsam, Leeds. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

UK’s Favourite Parks 2022: 20 West Yorkshire parks nominated for award

Tropical World

Leeds so hot that Tropical World is closing for the sake of the animals' welfare

A 1970s sofa is among the props to arrive

Filming for new ITV drama about Peter Sutcliffe takes place at suburban house

AJ Bell 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Leeds - Women battle for position in Saturday's race. (
Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Leeds again proves perfect host for World Triathlon festival

Down and out: Jonny Brownlee is attended to by medics after a nasty crash left him with a broken elbow in his home World Triathlon race. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Jonny Brownlee breaks elbow in nasty crash at World Triathlon Series in Leeds

ON THE UP: Sian Rainsley competes during the ITU World Triathlon Championship Series last month in Yokohama Picture: Nobuo Yano/Getty Images

Rainsley closing the gap on Leeds' triathlon champions

Street food trader Morgan Boyle at the first North Leeds Food Festival in Roundhay Park. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

North Leeds Food Festival 2022: Tickets, street food and where to park

Take a virtual tour - explore one of the luxurious apartments at Southlands in Roundhay

Ad Feature VIRTUAL TOUR: Westward Care luxury Retirement Apartments in Leeds

The Brownlee brothers celebrate success at the Leeds Triathlon. It will leave the city next year.

Leeds to lose World Championship Triathlon - for one year only

Roundhay Park. (Pic credit: James Hardisty)

Best parks and gardens in Leeds for kids according to Google

Making a splash: Leeds' Roundhay Park will be staging the ITU World Championship series event again this summer.

Roundhay Park to hold most of ITU Triathlon event

Former Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne. Picture: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images.

George Osborne’s austerity cuts irreparably damaged Yorkshire cities like Leeds

Damien Hirst's The Virgin Mother at Yorkshire Sculpture Park. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

Ten best parks in Yorkshire according to TripAdvisor

Leeds International Pool.

Lost swimming pools: Take a look at some of Yorkshire’s closed public pools

17 amazing photos of pooches on show at Leeds Championship Dog Show.

17 brilliant photos of the Leeds Championship Dog show at Harewood House

Pictured, Mr Whippy aka Ian Smith pictured with his wife Tracy. Photo credit: Simon Hulme/JPIMedia

From 99s to decadent sundaes: Leeds' Mr Whippy sees shift in taste for ice cream

Pedal power: Sam Dickinson in action during the AJ Bell 2021 World Triathlon Championship Series in Leeds.

Rising triathlon star Sam Dickinson aiming to be more than just a pace-setter

Great Britain's Alistair Brownlee in action during The AJ Bell 2021 World Triathlon Championship Series Mens Race (Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Alistair Brownlee - Yorkshire legend's Olympic career ends in Leeds

Great Britain's Alex Yee celebrates winning The AJ Bell 2021 World Triathlon Championship Series Mens Race during day 2 of the 2021 ITU World Triathlon Series Event in Leeds. (photo: PA Wire/ Danny Lawson)

AJ Bell World Triathlon Series Leeds 2021: The best pictures from the elite men'...

Great Britain's Jessica Learmonth finishes second in The AJ Bell 2021 World Triathlon Championship Series Women's Race (Picture: Martin Rickett/PA Wire)

Jess Learmonth shows Olympic form with silver at AJ Bell World Triathlon Leeds

The elite women's race begins

Leeds triathlon: The best images from the elite women's race at Roundhay Park

Aiming to join brother: Alistair Brownlee.

Olympic Games hopeful Alistair Brownlee in Roundhay Park’s last-chance saloon

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