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Roundabout in Roundhay Park: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Leeds
About
Roundhay Park is one of Leeds’ premier outdoor spaces and a treasure trove of natural beauty and unexpected secrets. On this walking tour around one of Europe’s largest parks, you’ll hear the intriguing stories and fascinating history beyond its sweeping vistas.
This circular walk starts and ends at the Roundhay Park Main Car Park. Along the way, you’ll take in some of the park’s many sites, including the impressive Mansion with its Garden Room Café, the Roundhay Castle, and the picturesque Canal Gardens. Roundhay Park boasts lush, verdant landscapes and relaxing lakeside walks, and on this tour, I’ll guide you along its prettiest (and most interesting) paths. As you make your way around Wa...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Audio and Written Guide - English
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Roundhay Park Main Car Park
This tour starts at Roundhay Park's Main Car Park. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Important Information
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please note: This tour can be done with anyone as long as they are comfortable going up a few sets of stairs.
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In addition, the path is generally easy to walk and mostly flat. That said, there are a few steps, and if users wish to stop by the lake to observe some of the wildlife, that will add to the duration of the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Roundabout in Roundhay Park: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
(1) Reviews
Leeds
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$9.00
Price varies by group size
About
Roundhay Park is one of Leeds’ premier outdoor spaces and a treasure trove of natural beauty and unexpected secrets. On this walking tour around one of Europe’s largest parks, you’ll hear the intriguing stories and fascinating history beyond its sweeping vistas.
This circular walk starts and ends at the Roundhay Park Main Car Park. Along the way, you’ll take in some of the park’s many sites, including the impressive Mansion with its Garden Room Café, the Roundhay Castle, and the picturesque Canal Gardens. Roundhay Park boasts lush, verdant landscapes and relaxing lakeside walks, and on this tour, I’ll guide you along its prettiest (and most interesting) paths. As you make your way around Wa...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 15 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Audio and Written Guide - English
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Roundhay Park Main Car Park
This tour starts at Roundhay Park's Main Car Park. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Itinerary
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Roundhay Park
On this self-guided walking tour, you'll explore Roundhay Park, one of Leeds’ premier outdoor spaces. Along the route, you'll be shown a treasure trove of natural beauty and unexpected secrets.
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Soldiers Field Playground
On this self-guided tour, you'll discover the unlikely story of how Roundhay Park briefly served as an international airport.
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The Lakeside Café
On this self-guided tour, you'll pass by the Lakeside Cafe where you'll have the option of pausing the tour to enjoy a ‘Cake and a Lake'. Please note, that this is optional and not included in the tour.
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Waterloo Lake
As you make your way around Waterloo Lake, you'll hear the park’s history, starting with the first people to own the land and ending with it becoming a public park.
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Roundhay Castle
On this self-guided tour, you’ll take in some of the park’s many sites, including the Roundhay Castle. You'll learn about this faux-castle as you walk.
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The Upper Lake
On this tour, you'll pass by the Upper Lake and hear about the bizarre antics of a whacky Victorian tightrope artist who wowed audiences in the park with his daring high-wire stunts.
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The Garden Room Cafe
On this self-guided tour, you’ll take in some of the park’s many sites, including the impressive Mansion with its Garden Room Café. You'll find out what else is on offer at the Mansion while you walk around the Mansion's grounds. Please note that you do not go into the Mansion.
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The Specialist Gardens at Roundhay Park
On this self-guided tour, you'll have a chance to explore the Specialist Gardens at Roundhay Park. You'll learn about the Gardens and then be given the option to explore them further on your own.
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Coronation Gardens
THis self-guided tour takes you through a section of the COronation Gardens. You'll hear a bit of its history while you walk.
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Canal Gardens
On this self-guided tour, you’ll take in some of the park’s many sites, including the picturesque Canal Gardens. You'll hear about the garden's history while you walk.
