This summer Friends of Roundhay Park are hosting a fully inclusive programme of events in the middle of Roundhay Park commemorating its 150-year history and are inviting the people of Leeds to visit and celebrate together.This year marks the 150th year that Roundhay Park was officially given to the people of Leeds by John Barran, who was then Lord Mayor.
The summer events will include walks, talks, art exhibitions and music culminating on Saturday 16th July at “Roundhay Park Festival – Celebrating 150 years” from 12-8pm.
The event is FREE to attend, but please bring cash for fairground rides, food and other purchases – the signal in the park isn’t great for card payments.
We are not selling alcohol, but you are permitted to bring picnics containing soft drinks, food, and alcohol.
Live music and dance runs from 12-8pm:
12pm-12:45pm Roundhay Ukelele Group – popular classics
1pm-1:30pm Funoon Dance Troop – Middle Eastern Dance Troop
1:45pm-2:15pm Dudalnieki and the Kamolins – Latvian music and dance group
2:45pm-3:30pm North Leeds Jazz Orchestra – popular jazz classics
3:45-4:15pm Leanne Jeffers from Michael Mcintyre’s Unexpected Stars
4:20–4:45pm RJC Dance – Mix ’N’ Blend
5pm-5:45pm Punjabi Roots Academy – MC battle
6pm-6:45pm Blue Sharks – Blues covers
7pm-8pm Elevation Avenue – Pop covers
Other highlights include:
– Scott Pullen’s Funfair
– Park rangers forest craft workshops
– Martial arts displays from Premier Martial Arts
– Foot Tech football activities
– Canoe Demonstrations from the White Rose Canoe Club
– Morris Dancing and local choirs by the Lakeside
– Den building in the woods
– Scott Pullen’s Land train
– Punch and Judy Shows
– Maypole Dancing
– Face painting, glitter tattoos and henna (in the marquee)
– Retro Ice Cream Vans
– Children’s crystal village – with crystal bell demonstrations.
There will also be a community marquee and an art and photographic exhibition in the Mansion Education Rooms.
