Events, activities and attractions in the
parks and countryside of Leeds
SPRING
SUMMER
2017
Welcome
Welcome to the spring-summer edition of Out
and About. This leaflet is produced by Leeds
City Council’s Parks and Countryside Service
to give you a taste of what’s going on at our
sites from April – September 2017.
The events and activities featured in the leaflet
provide a range of entertainment designed to
help you make the most of the great outdoors
this spring and summer. Don’t miss the ‘Bands
in the Park’ concerts that take place on Sunday
afternoons in parks all around the city. And we
have some fantastic events taking place at our
estates, including an opportunity to time travel
at Temple Newsam and an Alice in Wonderland
themed Easter at Lotherton! We’re also really
excited about an exhibition on the past, present
and future of parks that will be held at the
Mansion in Roundhay park in May. And then
there’s the wildlife-themed events... whatever your
interest, there’s definitely something for you in this
programme!
Because there isn’t much room in the leaflet, we
can’t list every event that’s taking place so, to keep
in touch, follow us on twitter @leedsparks or
facebook ‘Leedsparks’. There’s also some great
events featured at www.whatson.leeds.gov.uk and
www.loveparks.org.
Event Key
Car Park
Tennis Courts
Booking Required
Entry Charges
Toilets
Charges Apply
Conference Room
Water Feature
Farm
Woodland
Site Key
Golf Course
Accessible
Footpaths
Motorised
Scooter Available
Accessible WC
Museum
Animal Attraction
Playground
Baby Change
Shop
Bowling Green
Specialist Gardens
Café
Steam Train
Contacts Key
E
Email
T Telephone
W Web Address
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Facebook
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Pudsey Park
Leeds, LS28 7RR
Pudsey Park is a small but very popular
community park with a playground, skate-park,
stunning flower beds and a bowling green. The
West Leeds Country Park visitor centre is based
in the park – so check out our animal collection to see the wildlife
of Leeds (including rabbits, fish, mice & rats!) up close.
Visitor Centre Summer Opening Hours:
10am - 3.30pm, most days.
More info:
www.leeds.gov.uk/pudseypark
T 0113 3786002
E [email protected] SatNav LS28 7RR
Temple Newsam Estate
Leeds, LS15 0AE
At 1500 acres, Temple Newsam is one
of Europe’s largest parks. As well as the
impressive Tudor Jacobean mansion, the estate
offers formal and informal gardens, two playgrounds, extensive
woodlands, lakes, a golf course and even its own farm! House and Farm Admission:
There is a fee for entry into the farm and house, check the
website for details.
Summer Opening Hours:
Farm Tues to Sun, 10am - 5pm
(Closed Mondays, except bank holidays & during school holidays).
Last admission is 45 minutes before closing.
Tea Rooms Mon to Fri, 10am - 4.30pm; Weekends, 10am - 5.30pm
More info:
www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsam
www.twitter.com/homefarmTN
www.facebook.com/homefarmtemplenewsam
T Estate 0113 3367560
T House 0113 3367461
E [email protected]
SatNav LS15 0AE
Volunteering:
Friends of Temple Newsam
T 0113 2647510 E [email protected]
Volunteer Groups
T 0113 3367564 E [email protected]
Roundhay Park
Leeds, LS8 2ER
Roundhay Park encompasses over 700 acres
of rolling parkland including specialist gardens,
lakes, woodland and outdoor sports facilities. It
also boasts two playgrounds, two cafés, and the
nationally renowned Tropical World visitor attraction.
Photo: Jill Parki
nson
Tropical World Admission:
There is a fee for entry into the Tropical World, check the
website for details.
Tropical World Summer Opening Hours:
10am - 6pm (last admission 5.30pm)
Tropical World Café Summer Opening Hours:
Mon to Fri, 10.30am - 4.30pm; Weekends, 10.30am - 5pm
More info:
www.leeds.gov.uk/roundhaypark
www.leeds.gov.uk/tropicalworld
www.twitter.com/tropworldleeds
www.facebook.com/tropicalworldleeds
T 0113 2370754
E [email protected]
SatNav LS8 2ER
Volunteering:
Friends of Roundhay Park
T 0113 2932893 E [email protected] W www.forp.org
Middleton Park
Leeds, LS10 3SH
The 470 acres that make up Middleton Park
include a wildlife rich ancient woodland, formal
parkland, lots of interesting heritage trails, a children’s
playground, fishing pond, bowling green, café and visitor centre.
Café & Visitor Centre Opening Hours:
Mon to Fri, 10.15am - 5pm; Weekends, 9am - 3pm
More info:
www.leeds.gov.uk/middletonpark
T 0113 3781142 E [email protected] SatNav LS10 3SH
Volunteering:
Friends of Middleton Park
T 07747092459 E [email protected] W www.fomp.co.uk
Middleton Park Estate Volunteers
Thursdays 10am - 3pm
T 0113 3781142 E [email protected]
www.tropicalworldleeds.co.uk
Look out!
Tickets now available online
Lotherton Hall
Leeds, LS25 3EB
Lotherton Hall stands in an elegant Edwardian
country park. A deer park, gardens, two
popular children’s playgrounds and a nationally
important bird garden are all located within
the park.
Lotherton Hall Estate Admission:
There is a fee for entry to Lotherton Hall estate, check the
website for details.
Summer Opening Hours:
House, café, shop & bird garden 10am - 5pm (last entry 4.15pm)
Estate gates (April to September) 7am - 8pm
More info:
www.leeds.gov.uk/lothertonhall
www.twitter.com/lothertonhall
www.facebook.com/lotherton
T 0113 3782959
SatNav LS25 3EB
Volunteering:
Lotherton Hall Estate Volunteers
T 0113 3782972
E [email protected]
Kirkstall Abbey Park
Leeds, LS5 3EH
One of the best preserved Cistercian abbeys
in the country stands at the heart of this lovely
park where historic grounds and landscaped
walks border the river Aire. The visitor centre maps
the history of the park and abbey, whilst the popular Abbey House
Museum houses displays and a café. The park offers many activities
such as tennis and there’s also a great children’s playground.
Museum Admission:
Entry to the abbey is free and there is a fee for entry to
the Abbey House Museum, check the website for details.
Museum Summer Opening Hours:
Tues to Sun, 10am - 4.30pm (last admission 4pm)
Closed Mondays except bank holidays.
More info:
www.leeds.gov.uk/kirkstallabbey
T 0113 3786002
SatNav LS5 3EH
Volunteer!
Have fun; improve
the environment; get
some exercise; learn
new skills - these are all
reasons why people volunteer
with the parks and countryside
service. Why not join them?
Volunteer Groups There are over 50 volunteer
groups working alongside the Parks and Countryside
service ranging from the Friends of Armley Park to
the Friends of Lawnswood Cemetery. Volunteer
groups do all sorts – gardening, organising events,
fundraising, nature conservation etc. They are
friendly, welcoming and always looking for new
members! Contact us for a list of groups, or for
advice on setting up your own.
Corporate Volunteering
For a team building day
with a difference, why not
volunteer for the parks and
countryside service? Tasks
range from tree planting to
painting playgrounds.
For more information or to get involved visit:
W www.leeds.gov.uk/parksvolunteering
E [email protected]
T 0113 3367549
Golden Acre Park
Leeds, LS16 8BQ
Consisting of around 137 acres of gardens and
woodland, surrounding an attractive lake,
Golden Acre has been a huge attraction since
first opening to the public as an amusements
park in 1932.
Bakery Coffee House Summer Opening Hours:
Mon to Fri, 10am - 4.30pm; Weekends, 10am -5pm
More info:
www.leeds.gov.uk/goldenacrepark
T 0113 2613064 SatNav LS16 8BQ
Volunteering:
Golden Acre Park Volunteers
T 0113 2610374 E [email protected]
Chevin Forest Park, Otley
Leeds, LS21 3DD
Covering 450 acres, Chevin Forest Park is made
up of woodland, moorland, heathland, and rocky
crags. It was declared a Local Nature Reserve in
mkins
Photo: Chris To
1989 for its variety of wildlife and its many paths
and bridleways offer scenic views over the Wharfe Valley.
White House Café Opening Hours:
Mon to Fri, excluding Tuesdays, 10am - 2pm
Weekends, 11am - 3pm
More info:
www.leeds.gov.uk/chevinforestpark
T 0113 3786002
E [email protected] SatNav LS21 3DD
Volunteering:
Friends of Chevin Forest Park
T 0113 3367552 E [email protected]
W www.chevinforest.co.uk
Other parks in Leeds
Due to limited space this leaflet only
features our major parks and visitor
attractions, but there are many more
parks and green spaces in Leeds to
enjoy. To find out more visit:
www.leeds.gov.uk/parksandcountryside.
Play Golf
at Temple Newsam
and Roundhay Park
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welcome s
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Look o
ut for
special regular
offers
Junior ‘Pitch and Putt’
and ‘Foot-golf’ available
at Temple Newsam
throughout the summer
T 0113 2647362 (Temple Newsam)
or 0113 2661686 (Roundhay)
W www.leeds.gov.uk/golf
Tw @LeedsParks
Events
All events are free unless otherwise stated,
however there are charges to get into the house
and farm at Temple Newsam, Lotherton Hall
Estate and Tropical World.
Regular events
Bramley Park, Cross Flatts Park,
Roundhay Park, Temple Newsam,
Woodhouse Moor
Every Saturday from 9am
Parkrun
Join thousands of others across
the globe for a 5km run around
your local park!
www.parkrun.org.uk/leeds
Children’s School Holiday
Play Activities
Family fun including den making,
woodland play, junior bushcraft,
and even mud-play!
Meeting Place: Visitor Centre
T 07747 092459
E [email protected]
Oakwood Clock,
Roundhay Park
Every 3rd Saturday of the month,
9am - 12.30pm
Oakwood Farmers’ Market
Middleton Park
A popular local community food
Every 3rd Saturday of the month,
and produce market with around
10am - 12 noon
20 stalls.
Leeds Young
Meeting Place: Oakwood Clock
Archaeologists’ Club
T 0113 2690340
For budding archaeologists
E [email protected]
between the ages of 8 and 16.
www.oakwoodfarmersmarket.com
T 07986 924962
Temple Newsam, Home Farm
E [email protected]
Every Wednesday from 24 May
www.yac-uk.org/clubs/leeds
2017 - 28 June 2017,
£6 membership fee
6.30pm - 8.30pm
(trial session free)
Middleton Park
Wednesdays; 12 April 2017,
10 May 2017, 14 June 2017,
7am - 9am
Beginners’ Beekeeping
Spring Course
This course includes talks,
demonstrations and practical
beekeeping.
Meeting Place:
Temple Newsam apiary
www.leedsbeekeepers.org.uk
£100 adult, £75 child
Bird Survey
Learn about local birds and help
survey those found in the park
and woodland.
Meeting Place: Visitor Centre
Temple Newsam
T 0113 3781142
Every Tuesday from 2pm
E [email protected]
www.leeds.gov.uk/Middleton-Park Friends of Temple
Newsam Park Walks
Middleton Park
Enjoy some fresh air and exercise
Tuesday 30 May 2017 in the wonderful environment of
Wednesday 31 May 2017,
Temple Newsam.
Every Tuesday and Wednesday
Meeting Place: Stables Courtyard
in August 2017,
E [email protected]
1pm - 3pm
Other events
April
Temple Newsam, Home Farm
Saturday 1 April 2017 Monday 17 April 2017,
11am - 3pm
Springtime
Babies
Come and meet our newborn
and baby farm animals plus
loads of other Easter-themed
fun in the house.
T 0113 3367560
E [email protected]
www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsam
Lotherton Hall
Saturday 1 April 2017 Sunday 23 April 2017
A Mad Hatter
of an Easter!
Alice in Wonderland-themed
games, arts and crafts and trail
for all the family.
T 0113 3782959
E [email protected]
Middleton Park
Sunday 9 April 2017,
11am - 3.30pm
Mining Walk
Meet local volunteers who
will be joining the 11am, 1pm
and 2.40pm trains for a walk
from Middleton railway
exploring the park’s amazing
mining history.
T 07747 092459
E [email protected]
Golden Acre Park
Sunday 9 April 2017,
11am - 3pm
RSPB
Family Wildlife Quiz
Family wildlife quiz and
information about how to give
nature a home.
Meeting Place: By the lake
T 01524 581027
E [email protected]
www.rspb.org.uk
Pudsey Park
Thursday 13 April 2017,
10am - 3pm
Easter at Pudsey
Easter arts and crafts: make your
own bunny and have a crack at
the Easter Egg Trail!
Meeting Place: Visitor Centre
T 0113 3367553
E [email protected]
Lotherton Hall
Saturday 22 April 2017 Sunday 23 April 2017
St George’s Weekend
Celebrate English traditions
and St George. Follow the
Dragon Trail, dress up as a
knight or dragon, take part in
our medieval crafts and enjoy
live music.
T 0113 3782959
E [email protected]
Temple Newsam
Saturday 29 April 2017,
6am - 10am
Dawn Chorus Walk
Join us for a guided tour around
the estate and learn how to
identify birds through their
songs, plus delicious farmhouse
breakfast.
T 0113 3367560
E [email protected]
www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsam
£7.50 adult, £5 child
Lotherton Hall
Saturday 29 April 2017Monday 1 May 2017
Food and
Drink Festival
Fine food, drink, family
entertainment and live music.
T 0113 3782959
E [email protected]
lothertonhallfoodanddrink
festival.co.uk
LEEDS PARKS
PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE
WHAT ARE THE ORIGINS OF PUBLIC PARKS?
HOW DO PEOPLE USE AND VALUE THEM TODAY?
WHAT ARE THEIR FUTURE PROSPECTS?
Saturday 29 April - Monday 1 May, 10am - 4pm
Roundhay Park Visitors’ Centre
(Adjoining the Mansion)
View the full programme at:
www.futureofparks.leeds.ac.uk
Copyright The Francis Frith Collection
Find out about how Leeds parks have changed through time
at this free exhibition, park walks and talks, based on new
research from the University of Leeds.
May
Cragg Wood,
Woodside Green, Little
Hawksworth Wood,
Horsforth,
LS18 4NX
Monday 1 May 2017,
6am - 8am
Dawn
Chorus Walk
Listen to, learn about and
try to spot many of Britain’s
best-loved woodland and
garden birds. Funded by Outer
North West Community
Committee.
Meeting Place: Cragg Hill
Recreation Ground car park,
Wood Lane, Horsforth
T 0113 3367552
E [email protected]
Middleton Park
Monday 1 May 2017
& Sunday 7 May 2017,
11am - 4pm
Bluebell Walks
The Friends will be meeting
the 11am, 1pm, and 2.40pm
trains and leading bluebell
walks through the park to
the Visitor Centre and
weekend Café.
T 07747 092459
E [email protected]
Lawnswood Cemetery,
LS16 6AH
Sunday 7 May 2017,
9am - 11am
Bird Song
& Identification
Introduction to bird song
and calls at the tranquil
woodland.
Meeting Place:
Lawnswood Floral Designs
car park (across the road
from cemetery)
T 07891 277108
E [email protected]
Hunger Hills Woods,
Horsforth, LS18
Sunday 7 May 2017,
2pm - 4pm
Bluebell Walk
Discover the wonderful bluebells
and other flora & fauna in the
wood as it wakes up for spring.
Meeting Place: Hall Lane
opposite the playground
T 0113 2583140
E [email protected]
www.hungerhillswoods.org
Hawksworth Wood, LS18 4HN
Saturday 13 May 2017,
10am - 12.30pm
Hawksworth Wood
Spring Ramble
Discover the wildlife and history
of this little known urban
woodland nestled in-between
Hawksworth, Kirkstall and
Horsforth.
Meeting Place: Butcher Hill
entrance, Butcher Hill, LS18 4HN
T 0113 3367552
E [email protected]
Temple Newsam
Saturday 13 May 2017,
10.15am - 12.15pm
Beekeeping Taster Session
Is this the hobby for you? Find out
in this short hands-on session in
the apiary.
Meeting Place:
Temple Newsam apiary
www.leedsbeekeepers.org.uk
£20
Chevin Forest Park
Sunday 14 May 2017,
10am - 12.30pm
Spring Nature Walk
Enjoy Chevin Forest Park in
its spring glory! Refreshments
provided. Steep terrain in places.
T 0113 3367552
E [email protected]
Roundhay Park
Sunday 14 May 2017,
11am - 3pm
Middleton Park
Sunday 28 May 2017,
1.30pm - 4pm
RSPB Family Wildlife Quiz
Wildlife quiz for all the family,
plus, find out how to give nature
a home. Meet between the
mansion and the Lakeside café.
T 01524 581027
E [email protected]
www.rspb.org.uk
Beeston Woods Walk
Guided walk including historical
features such as the Medieval
Boundary, Wood Pit, trams and
Ice House.
Meeting Place: Visitor Centre
T 07747 092459
E [email protected]
Middleton Park
Saturday 20 May 2017 Sunday 21 May 2017,
11am - 4pm
Meanwood Valley, LS6 4NE
Monday 29 May 2017,
12 noon - 4pm
Kite Festival
Featuring kites of all shapes and
sizes from across the country.
T 07747 092459
E [email protected]
Lotherton Hall
Saturday 27 May 2017 Sunday 4 June 2017
Fairytale Week
Storytelling, arts and crafts,
dressing up and a fairytale picnic
on Thursday.
T 0113 3782959
E [email protected]
Tropical World, Roundhay Park
Saturday 27 May 2017 Sunday 4 June 2017, Times vary
Meanwood Festival
Fun Day
Annual community event
packed with craft and
community stalls, food and
drink, bands and performers
for all the family.
T 07757 696505
Meeting Place: Cricket Pitch,
Parkside Road (next to the
Myrtle Tavern)
E [email protected]
www.meanwoodfestival.co.uk
Lotherton Hall
Saturday 27 May 2017 Sunday 4 June 2017,
11am - 3pm
Welcome to Wildlife World!
Look out for a range of activities
to celebrate the launch of Wildlife
Love your Zoo Week
World. Keeper talks, arts, crafts
Keeper talks, arts, crafts and
more! Check Facebook for details! and more!
Meeting Place: Wildlife World
Meeting Place: Tropical World
T 0113 3367553
T 0113 3367553
E [email protected] E [email protected]
Photo: Maria Galvin
Sundays at 2.30pm
Entertainment from the
region’s brass, jazz and
concert bands
To request a brochure listing the
full season of concerts call
0113 378 6600 or email
[email protected] or view
the concerts online at
www.leedsconcertseason.com
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June
Pudsey Park
Thursday 1 June 2017,
10am - 3pm
Lotherton Hall
Saturday 17 June 2017 Sunday 18 June 2017
Love Your Zoo
Arts, crafts and other activities to
celebrate your local small zoo!
Meeting Place: Visitor Centre
T 0113 3367553
E [email protected]
Wartime Weekend
Lotherton will be swinging to
the sights of the 1940’s with live
music, activities and a street party
picnic. Spot prizes for the best
dressed visitor.
T 0113 3782959
E [email protected]
Rothwell Country Park, LS26 0JY
Saturday 3 June 2017,
9am - 11am
Bird Song & Identification
An introduction to bird song and calls.
Meeting Place: Bullough Lane
barrier entrance
T 07891 277108
E [email protected]
Woodhouse Ridge, LS6 2DA
Saturday 3 June 2017,
2pm - 4pm
Tree Walk
Discover the many different species
of trees at Woodhouse Ridge.
Meeting Place: Bollards on Ridge
Terrace, LS6 2DA
T 07891 277108
E [email protected]
Middleton Park
Sunday 4 June 2017,
12 noon - 4pm
Children’s Magic & Mayhem
Loads of children’s activities
including circus skills, magic and
fun exercise games.
T 07747 092459
E [email protected]
Temple Newsam, Home Farm
Saturday 10 June 2017 Sunday 11 June 2017,
10am - 4pm
Beginners’ Beekeeping
Weekend Course
Includes talks, demonstrations
and practical beekeeping.
Meeting Place:
Temple Newsam apiary
www.leedsbeekeepers.org.uk
£130 adult, £110 child
Middleton Park
Sunday 18 June 2017,
1.30pm - 4pm
View Points Walk
Guided walk around the view
points in the park.
Meeting Place: Visitor Centre
T 07747 092459
E [email protected]
Tropical World, Roundhay Park
Saturday 24 June 2017,
11am - 3pm
Reptile Day
Discover this fantastic family
of animals, from crocodiles, to
snakes and lizards!
Meeting Place: Tropical World
T 0113 3367553
E [email protected]
Middleton Park
Sunday 25 June 2017,
2pm - 4pm
Middleton Park Air Show
Meet the South Leeds Aero
Modellers and watch them
showing off their flying skills.
Meeting Place: The Clearings
T 07747 092459
E [email protected]
Lotherton Hall
Sunday 25 June 2017,
11am - 3pm
Turaco Day
A whole variety of activities to
showcase this dazzling bird family.
Meeting Place:
Gazebo near turacos
T 0113 3367553
E [email protected]
Red Hall
Plant Nursery
Shop
Get your seasonal plants,
shrubs, trees, hanging baskets, tools, bird food
and compost at great prices from the Leeds City
Council plant nursery at Red Hall, North Leeds
Open 7 days a week, 9am – 3pm
Red Hall Estate, Red Hall Lane, Leeds, LS17 8NB
(drive up to barrier for access and directions will be provided)
Did you know we are moving to brand new purpose-built
premises later this year? With 19,000 square metres of
glasshouse for our home-grown plants, an even better shop
and some exciting new visitor facilities! To keep up to date
with what’s happening and when please visit:
www.leeds.gov.uk/parksnursery
T 0113 2375250
July
Chevin Forest Park
Saturday 1 July 2017,
10am - 4pm
Chevin Forest Park
Open Day
Demonstrations and activities for
all ages. Refreshments available.
Meeting Place: the Education
Building behind the White House
E [email protected]
www.chevinforest.co.uk
Cross Flatts Park, LS11 7LX
Sunday 2 July 2017,
2.30pm - 4.30pm
Temple Newsam Saturday 15 July 2017 Sunday 16 July 2017,
10am - 5pm
Time Travellers
Meet time travellers from the
Anglo-Saxons to WW2 in our
historical re-enactment weekend.
Loads to see and do! Event is
included in price of entry to farm
and house.
T 0113 3367560
E [email protected]
www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsam
14th Annual
Beeston Dog Show
Pedigree classes, fun classes,
open veteran class, judging starts
promptly at 2.30pm.
Meeting Place: the Old Bowling
Green
T 0113 2717460/07957 152107
£3 per dog per class (Entries
taken on the day from 1.30pm)
Lotherton Hall
Saturday 15 July 2017 Sunday 16 July 2017
Middleton Park
Tuesday 4 July 2017,
7pm - 9.30pm
Middleton Park Sunday 16 July 2017,
1.30pm - 4pm
Romeo and Juliet
Done as only the Oddsocks
Theatre Company can with music,
mayhem, and majesty! Fun for all
the family - Bring a seat and a
picnic. Outdoor show (whatever
the weather!).
Meeting Place: Visitor Centre
T 07747 092459
E [email protected]
Middleton’s Historic
Transport Walk
Find out about trams, trains
and coal wagons as part of the
Festival of British Archaeology.
Meeting Place: Visitor Centre
T 07747 092459
E [email protected]
Golden Acre Park
Sunday 9 July 2017,
11am - 3pm
Love Parks Week
Guided Walk
Join our head gardener to
discover the award winning
specialist gardens at Roundhay
Park.
Meeting Place: Side of the
Mansion House, facing the small
lake, Mansion Lane
T 0113 3786002
E [email protected]
RSPB Wildlife Bingo
Wildlife bingo for all the family,
plus, learn how to give nature a
home where you live.
Meeting Place: by the lake
T 01524 581027
E [email protected]
www.rspb.org.uk
Edwardian Weekend
Edwardian gala including dressing
up, brass band, face painting, side
shows and lots more Edwardian
activities.
T 0113 3782959
E [email protected]
Roundhay Park
Tuesday 18 July 2017,
1.30pm - 3pm
Pudsey Park Wednesday 19 July 2017,
10am - 3pm
Middleton Park Sunday 23 July 2017,
12 noon - 4pm
Fishy Fun Day
Learn about our fin-tastic fish and
make a fishy friend to take home!
Meeting Place: Visitor Centre
T 0113 3367553
E [email protected]
Middleton Park Rock and
Folk Music Festival
Middleton’s own music festival
celebrating local bands.
Meeting Place: the Bandstand
T 07747 092459
E [email protected]
Golden Acre Park
Thursday 20 July 2017,
1pm - 3pm
Love Parks Week
Guided Walk
Explore the amazing plants and
gardens of Golden Acre Park with
the Head Gardener.
Meeting Place: Bottom of the
café patio area
T 0113 3786002
E [email protected]
Tropical World, Roundhay Park
Tuesday 25 July 2017,
11am - 3pm
Butterfly Day
Celebrate the winged wonders of
the Tropics and Yorkshire!
Meeting Place: Tropical World
T 0113 3367553
E [email protected]
Leeds in Bloom
The Leeds in Bloom scheme aims to beautify the city
through floral displays and everyone can join in! Help
make Leeds ‘blooming’ beautiful by setting up or joining
an ‘In Bloom’ group. Or enter one of our competitions as
follows:
Design a flowerbed (school children only)
Business and communities
Private gardens
W www.leeds.gov.uk/InBloom
E [email protected] or T 0113 2375301
August
Lotherton Hall
Tuesday 1 August 2017
Yorkshire Day
A range of fantastic local
organisations come together to
celebrate Yorkshire! Includes local
produce stalls, and activities like
baking, wood craft, needle craft
and hurdle making.
T 0113 3782959
E [email protected]
Roundhay Park
Thursday 3 August 2017,
11am - 3pm
RSPB
Wildlife Bingo
Wildlife bingo for all the
family, plus, how to give nature
a home.
Meeting Place: by the lake
T 01524 581027
E [email protected]
www.rspb.org.uk
Tropical World,
Roundhay Park
Tuesday 8 August 2017,
10am - 3pm
Big
Bug Bonanza
Meet some of the bugs and
creepy crawlies that live at
Tropical World.
Meeting Place: Tropical World
T 0113 3367553
E [email protected]
Lotherton Hall
Wednesday 9 August 2017,
11am - 3pm
Owl
Awareness Day
Owl themed family activities
throughout the day!
Meeting Place: Wildlife World
Education Centre
T 0113 3367553
E [email protected]
Temple Newsam
Saturday 5 August 2017,
7pm - 10pm
Pudsey Park
Thursday 10 August 2017,
10am - 3pm
Bat Walk
A beginners’ guide to the natural
history and identification of local
bats.
T 0113 3367560
E [email protected]
www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsam
£5.00 adult, £2.50 child
Big Bug Bonanza:
Tansy Beetles
Make your very own tansy beetle
to take home and learn about
this rare and endangered insect.
T 0113 3367553
E [email protected]
Middleton Park
Sunday 6 August 2017,
2pm - 4pm
Birds of Prey
Experience
Hawks, falcons, kestrels and owls,
includes a flying demonstration
and the chance to handle the
birds.
Meeting Place: Visitor Centre
T 07747 092459
E [email protected]
Temple Newsam
Saturday 12 August 2017,
10.15am - 12.15pm
Beekeeping
Taster Session
Is this the hobby for you? Find out
in this short hands-on session in
the apiary.
Meeting Place:
Temple Newsam apiary
www.leedsbeekeepers.org.uk
£20
Hunger Hills Woods,
Horsforth, LS18
Sunday 13 August 2017,
2pm - 4pm
Treasure Hunt
This annual event is ideal for families
who wish to explore the woods.
Meeting Place: opposite the
playground on Hall Lane at the
back of Hall Park
T 0113 258 3140
E [email protected]
www.hungerhillswoods.org
Temple Newsam
Monday 14 August 2017 Friday 18 August 2017,
10am - 4pm
Amazing Animals Week
As well as our own farm animals,
look forward to seeing owls, snakes,
mini beasts and more - we’ll even
have Pony rides! Plus, family activities
at the house over the summer hols.
Meeting Place: Home Farm
T 0113 3367560
E [email protected]
www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsam
Lotherton Hall
Saturday 19 August 2017 Sunday 20 August 2017
Vintage Weekend
All the fun of the fifties with live
music, outdoor games and spot
prizes for the best outfits. One
person admitted free if you come
in a pre-1960’s vehicle.
T 0113 3782959
E [email protected]
Middleton Park
Sunday 20 August 2017,
1pm - 4pm
Middleton Park
Dog Show
Our 5th Fun Dog Show for all
the family. Does your dog have a
great smile, do they have a really
waggy tail? Dog agility course,
sniff tests and the like, plus, dog
friendly businesses.
Meeting Place: Visitor Centre
T 07747 092459
E [email protected]
Middleton Park
Saturday 26 August 2017,
11pm - 3pm
RSPB
Wildlife Bingo
Family wildlife bingo and learn
how to give nature a home.
Meeting Place: Visitor Centre
T 01524 581027
E [email protected]
www.rspb.org.uk
Middleton Park
Sunday 27 August 2017,
1.30pm - 3pm
Boundary Walk
Longer guided walk tracing the
whole of the park boundary.
Meeting Place: Visitor Centre
T 07747 092459
E [email protected]
September
Various Locations
Thursday 7 September 2017 Sunday 10 September 2017
Heritage Open Days
Watch out for guided walks at parks,
cemeteries and woodlands across
Leeds as part of a national celebration
of social and natural history.
www.heritageopendays.org.uk
Hunger Hills Woods,
Horsforth, LS18
Saturday 9 September 2017
Bat Watch
Find out about our flying, furry
friends; bat detectors provided.
T 0113 2583140
E [email protected]
www.hungerhillswoods.org
Middleton Park
Sunday 10 September 2017,
1pm - 4.30pm
The Middleton
Park Show
Showcasing the skills and activities
of all in Middleton, including food
and craft stalls; duck, sheep and
dog trials; music and more.
Meeting Place: Visitor Centre
T 07747 092459
E [email protected]
Middleton Park
Wednesday 13 September 2017,
7.30pm - 9pm
Bat Walk
Meet the batty residents of
Middleton Park! Bring a torch!
T 0113 3781142
E [email protected]
Hunger Hills Woods,
Horsforth, LS18
Friday 15 September 2017
Bat Watch
Find out about our flying, furry
friends; bat detectors provided.
T 0113 2583140
E [email protected]
www.hungerhillswoods.org
Cragg Hill Wood
Friday 15 September 2017,
7pm - 9pm
Cragg Hill Bat Walk
Discover the fascinating world
of British bats. Funded by the
Outer North West Community
Committee.
T 07753 957401
E [email protected]
Middleton Park
Sunday 17 September 2017,
1.30pm - 4pm
The Brandlings
& The Park Walk
Visit St Mary’s Church, churchyard
and the site of Middleton Lodge.
Meeting Place: Visitor Centre
T 07747 092459
E [email protected]
Keep in Touch
Websites:
Leeds City Council, Parks and Countryside:
www.leeds.gov.uk/parksandcountryside
Leeds City Council, Events:
www.whatson.leeds.gov.uk
F www.facebook.com/leedsparks
Tw @LeedsParks
T 0113 3786002
E [email protected]
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