Roundhay Park

at , Leeds , LS8 1 United Kingdom

1. Park
2. Arts & Entertainment

Description

Roundhay Park in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, is one of the biggest city parks in Europe. It has more than 700acre of parkland, lakes, woodland and gardens which are owned by Leeds City Council. The park is one of the most popular attractions in Leeds, nearly a million people visit each year. It is situated on the north-east edge of the city, bordered by the suburb of Roundhay to the west and Oakwood to the south.HistoryIn the 11th century William the Conqueror granted the lands on which the park stands to Ilbert De Lacy for his support in the Harrying of the North in the winter 1069–70. De Lacy, who founded Pontefract Castle, was a knight from Normandy. During the 13th century, the area was used as a hunting park for the De Lacys who were the Lords of Bowland on the Yorkshire-Lancaster border. Ownership of Roundhay passed through succession to John of Gaunt and then to his son, Henry IV. In the 16th century Henry VIII gave the park (though not the manor) to Thomas Darcy. Through succession and marriage, it was acquired by Charles Stourton, XV Baron Stourton (1702–1753) in the 18th century.

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Summary

Roundhay Park is Leeds based place and this enity listed in Arts & Entertainment category. LS8 1. Contact phone number of Roundhay Park: +44 113 237 0754