Title: Things to Do in Roundhay in 2026 | Expedia.com [Hotels in Roundhay](https://expedia.com/Roundhay-Hotels.d553248634859592238.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Car Rentals in Roundhay](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Roundhay.d553248634859592238.Car-Rental-Guide)[Roundhay Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Roundhay.d553248634859592238.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Roundhay ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Roundhay Types of activities [Roundhay Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Roundhay.dx553248634859592238) ![Swans #Leeds #roundhaypark #nature](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035434/a0aa9f9c-f650-4e17-a877-4b8c1ae6d260.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Swans #Leeds #roundhaypark #nature](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035434/a0aa9f9c-f650-4e17-a877-4b8c1ae6d260.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Only on for a limited time the Magical Lanterns Festival at Roundhay Park has some very impressive Chinese Lanterns and decorations around the park ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035434/aa55d0ee-9bdd-4f2c-818d-ddfbfdda32d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beautiful winters day in Roundhay Park ❄️❤️](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035434/3b91f27a-4764-424c-880e-c479c9f020e8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Swans and rainbows](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035434/f89586c6-55f5-4894-8b24-13f92cc5f696.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ## Roundhay must see attractions ### 1\. York Minster York Minster is a Gothic masterpiece and among the largest and most impressive cathedrals in Europe. Climb the Minster’s historic tower, tour its underground chambers and discover 2,000 years of history. The current structure dates back to the 12th century and features medieval stained-glass windows. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/York-Minster-City-Centre.d6079281.Vacation-Attraction) ![York Minster featuring religious aspects, a church or cathedral and a square or plaza](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079281/7af1e35b-9ae1-4b3b-8e1c-2734af318b57.jpg) ### 2\. University of Leeds Renowned for its research and teaching, the University of Leeds is also set apart by its campus, which unites a variety of divergent architectural styles in a celebration of British architecture throughout the 20th century. Grouped on well-manicured lawns just outside the Leeds city center, it welcomes more than 30,000 students each year from a variety of backgrounds. The university was the first in the region to accept women, Catholics and other disadvantaged groups. Go on a walking tour of its many striking buildings and have a picnic on the grass, as you watch the students go past. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/University-Of-Leeds-Hyde-Park.d6082847.Vacation-Attraction) ![University of Leeds](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082847/ccbfa56a-3279-4920-b6fc-5e7ca1525f3b.jpg) ### 3\. Shambles The Shambles is a medieval street in York’s center with a topsy-turvy layout full of shops and restaurants. Stroll down the quaint cobblestone road that runs through the narrow street to see the lopsided 15th-century buildings jutting out overhead. Many visitors compare the jumbled arrangement of the street to Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter saga. In 2010, the Google Street Team voted it the most picturesque street in Britain. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Shambles-City-Centre.d6164998.Vacation-Attraction) ![Shambles showing heritage architecture, street scenes and a small town or village](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6164998/a6ae3c21-2534-4210-8026-d313704406bf.jpg) ### 4\. Roundhay Park Roundhay Park is a public park with a wide diversity of environments and manicured gardens to discover. Find a selection of formal gardens, two picturesque lakes, a sports arena, a Greek-revival mansion and a collection of greenhouses that mimic different climates from around the world when you explore this 700 -acre (2.8-square-kilometer) park. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Roundhay-Park-Lady-Wood.d6082825.Vacation-Attraction) ![Roundhay Park showing a fountain, a river or creek and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082825/4706a9ed-2fbd-4674-a3e5-dd7c5b19aed0.jpg) ### 5\. Tropical World Tropical World is a fun-filled family attraction in the expansive grounds of Roundhay Park, where you can explore rainforests, deserts and nocturnal habitats. Discover a vast array of tropical species and lush foliage in the glasshouses, spot reptiles and meerkats in their enclosures and marvel at the myriad colors of butterflies. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.com/Tropical-World-Park-Villas.d6082845.Vacation-Attraction) ![Tropical World featuring a park as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082845/2a2517fa-e96a-49d3-9e57-10e049af4f4d.jpg) ### 6\. Canal Gardens The Canal Gardens consists of a walled set of grounds with colorful flower beds surrounding a waterway. The grassy slopes of the canal banks are dotted with benches overlooking ducks paddling on the water. Stroll along the paths running alongside the banks of the waterway and appreciate the gorgeous scenery. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248634859592238) ## Recommended things to do in Roundhay | Number of things to do | 23 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Roundabout in Roundhay Park: A Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/roundabout-in-roundhay-park-a-self-guided-audio-tour.a49555287.activity-details): $9 | | Top 5 things to do | [Leeds: Daily Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am)](/things-to-do/leeds-guided-city-center-walking-tour.a44634107.activity-details)[Daily Leeds City Walking Tour (10:30am)](/things-to-do/daily-leeds-city-walking-tour.a5092705.activity-details)[Yorkshire Dales & Bronte Country Self Guided Road Trip](/things-to-do/yorkshire-dales-bronte-country-self-guided-road-trip.a50186450.activity-details)[Leeds: Junkyard Golf Tickets for 9 or 18 Holes](/things-to-do/leeds-junkyard-golf-tickets-for-9-or-18-holes.a51810553.activity-details)[Leeds Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK](/things-to-do/leeds-tour-app-hidden-gems-game-and-big-britain-quiz-1-day-pass-uk.a5016842.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Leeds: Daily Guided City Center Walking Tour (10:30am)](/things-to-do/leeds-guided-city-center-walking-tour.a44634107.activity-details)[Daily Leeds City Walking Tour (10:30am)](/things-to-do/daily-leeds-city-walking-tour.a5092705.activity-details)[Yorkshire Dales & Bronte Country Self Guided Road Trip](/things-to-do/yorkshire-dales-bronte-country-self-guided-road-trip.a50186450.activity-details)[Leeds: Junkyard Golf Tickets for 9 or 18 Holes](/things-to-do/leeds-junkyard-golf-tickets-for-9-or-18-holes.a51810553.activity-details)[Leeds Tour App, Hidden Gems Game and Big Britain Quiz (1 Day Pass) UK](/things-to-do/leeds-tour-app-hidden-gems-game-and-big-britain-quiz-1-day-pass-uk.a5016842.activity-details) | | With kids | [Leeds: Ghost Walking Tour with a Yorkshire Ghost Guide](/things-to-do/leeds-ghost-walking-tour-with-a-yorkshire-ghost-guide.a51749726.activity-details)[1 Hour Private Otley Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/1-hour-private-otley-ghost-tour.a47538682.activity-details)[Leeds: Private Express Walk with a Local](/things-to-do/leeds-private-express-walk-with-a-local.a51850389.activity-details)[Explore Leeds in 60 minutes with a Local - Private Tour](/things-to-do/explore-leeds-in-60-minutes-with-a-local.a50150825.activity-details) | ## What to do in Roundhay --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Roundhay? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Roundhay ![University of Leeds](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082847/7afb31c2-8165-4e7e-a068-50b4ee15c674.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### University of Leeds 4/5(21 reviews) Late Victorian and award-winning brutalist and modernist architecture house the classes and students of Leeds’ namesake university, established in 1904. [](https://expedia.com/University-Of-Leeds-Hyde-Park.d6082847.Vacation-Attraction) ![First Direct Arena](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6333368/49a6f525-898c-4623-b08b-9698de13cfb3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### First Direct Arena 4/5(21 reviews) Its honeycombed exterior glowing like a beacon at night, Leeds’ modern music venue draws crowds nightly to its shows featuring local and international stars. [](https://expedia.com/First-Direct-Arena-Arena-Quarter.d6333368.Vacation-Attraction) ![Harewood House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082787/c2af80b1-41e7-45e8-888b-d4377ea64c60.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Harewood House 5/5(3 reviews) Explore the great outdoors at Harewood House, a lovely green space in Harewood. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Harewood-House-Leeds.d6082787.Vacation-Attraction) ![Royal Armouries featuring interior views as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082827/7da061b6-cc46-4866-a884-8b6f5df8bd51.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Royal Armouries 4.5/5(10 reviews) Discover the world of weaponry at this purpose-built museum, which contains the national collection of arms and armor from throughout the ages. [](https://expedia.com/Royal-Armouries-Leeds-Dock.d6082827.Vacation-Attraction) ![O2 Academy Leeds](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621558032802/fadfecd9-85b5-475a-a932-39094c0b5e3f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### O2 Academy Leeds 4/5(1 review) If music is your religion, this impressive entertainment venue may become your place of worship; its Gothic façade even looks like a church. [](https://expedia.com/O2-Academy-Leeds-Leeds-City-Center.d553248621558032802.Vacation-Attraction) ![Roundhay Park showing a fountain, a river or creek and a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082825/4706a9ed-2fbd-4674-a3e5-dd7c5b19aed0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Roundhay Park 4.5/5(5 reviews) One of the largest city parks in Europe has a huge expanse of parkland, woods, lakes, gardens and lush tropical glasshouses to explore and enjoy. [](https://expedia.com/Roundhay-Park-Lady-Wood.d6082825.Vacation-Attraction) ![Leeds Grand Theatre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082801/5db044c9-2599-400b-a8a9-9b71a453674a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Leeds Grand Theatre 4.5/5(2 reviews) The Gothic features of this tiered theater make a glorious setting for the diverse array of plays, music gigs and stand-up acts that are performed on its stage. [](https://expedia.com/Leeds-Grand-Theatre-Leeds-City-Center.d6082801.Vacation-Attraction) ![Temple Newsam House which includes interior views and chateau or palace](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082837/4523febf-e90a-4c5b-988f-a25ba39db58c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Temple Newsam House 4.5/5(2 reviews) Uncover 500 years of history at this magnificent Tudor-Jacobean country mansion that looks out upon a scenic estate and is filled with artifacts and decorative arts. [](https://expedia.com/Temple-Newsam-House-Leeds.d6082837.Vacation-Attraction) ![The campus looks even more beautiful when it's covered in snow. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035434/3529cc0c-0a62-4987-90e6-b59baa884dcc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Leeds Beckett University Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Leeds Beckett University, during your trip to Leeds. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.com/Leeds-Beckett-University-Leeds.d6333366.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Roundhay ![Corn Exchange featuring street scenes and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082773/a51becc3-f93a-4be4-9330-46617d3ab095.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Leeds ![Harewood House](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6082787/61258ee0-6aa4-4191-8eb8-ea0d2d9f919f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Harewood ![The ford at Thorner](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000742674/ad072fe3-58d3-4749-b47f-9601d4ea14fc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [David Martin](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/13502) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Thorner ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Roundhay worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Roundhay? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Roundhay? ### Is three days enough to stay in Roundhay? ### Is Roundhay a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Roundhay with kids? > - [Leeds: Ghost Walking Tour with a Yorkshire Ghost Guide](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/leeds-ghost-walking-tour-with-a-yorkshire-ghost-guide.a51749726.activity-details) > - [1 Hour Private Otley Ghost Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/1-hour-private-otley-ghost-tour.a47538682.activity-details) > - [Leeds: Private Express Walk with a Local](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/leeds-private-express-walk-with-a-local.a51850389.activity-details) > - [Explore Leeds in 60 minutes with a Local - Private Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/explore-leeds-in-60-minutes-with-a-local.a50150825.activity-details) ### What to do in Roundhay for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Roundhay? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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