Roundhay Park’s Specialist Gardens serves up beauty and tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. They are made up of a variety of different floral displays inspired by the Alhambra gardens in Spain and the Monet gardens in France. The area also includes four medal-winning RHS Chelsea Flower Show gardens. The Monet Garden is based on gardens planted by the impressionist at Giverny in France, was introduced to the park in 1999. YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free...
The folly was designed and built by master craftsman George Nettleton in 1821 for Thomas Nicholson, the owner of Roundhay Park. It was intended as an ornamental feature to provide entertainment for the Nicholson family. Sign up for our free monthly retro digest email His daughters visited to sew and shooting parties on the estate used the upper room as a luncheon venue. The folly served as a summerhouse and originally had a wooden roof. Located at the head of Waterloo Lake it was it was built to...
The annual foodie event at Roundhay Park will host dozens of culinary experts and professional chefs from Leeds and beyond. Taking place on May 11-12, the festival hosts local bands and tribute bands on its live music stage throughout the day. Another highlight is the live cookery theatre, where guests can watch demonstrations and find out secrets and techniques from the top chefs in the industry. This year’s line-up includes the Yorkshire Evening Post’s Chef of the Year 2024, Ajith Kumar from...
Often described as a ‘hidden gem’ thanks to its tucked-away location, it’s fair to say many locals don't even know about Bellfield Beer Garden & Tap Room, despite it being just a stone’s throw from the city centre. Located in Stanley Place, at Abbeyhill, the secluded venue has an indoor taproom and outdoor beer garden with sheltered booths – making it perfect for those days even when the sun isn’t shining. Named Best Taproom in the 2022 Scottish Beer Awards, it’s just a short stroll from...