All rights reserved. In 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. Surrounded by delightful woodland and structures. The dam at the south end was once a waterfall. This is a pathway leading to the Alhambra garden, based on the gardens planted by the French Impressionist 'Monet' at Giverny in France, this new garden was added to the park by Leeds Leisure Services Department gardeners and landscapers in Summer 1999. There are three main parts to Canal Gardens, a grassed area of mature trees (which are decorated with lights around Christmas), flower gardens along a rectangular lake 350 feet (107 m) by 34 feet (10 m) which resembles part of a canal, dating from 1833, and a walled garden built c. 1816 as a vegetable garden for the Mansion House which contains a collection of roses, and provides the entrance to Tropical World. More details to follow in due course. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support and we are really looking forward to welcoming you all back. This walk circumnavigates the Upper Lake with wooded areas, natural water space and a host of wildlife. Length 3.3 mi Elevation gain 465 ft Route type Loop Hiking Mountain biking Nature trips … This walk circumnavigates Waterloo Lake passing Parkland, Woods and the Dam. Prince Arthur officially re-opened the park in 1872 in front of 100,000 people. The opening ceremony for the fountain was held on 3rd April 1882. The park is home to two lakes, the Waterloo Lake and the Upper Lake. In the evening it can be transformed into a unique private dining venue with the flexibility to create a layout to suit your particular requirements, for 20 to 150 people. Take a short walk along the edge of the Gorge and emerge at the Caste Folly. The rock here is sandstone which is porous and allows water to bubble from it. West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, © The Lakeside Café. We offer you a wide choice of food, from Breakfast up until 11:30am through to Afternoon Snacks, until 5:00pm everyday. Roundhay Park is a large park in the upmarket suburb of Roundhay in North Leeds. Ownership of Roundhay passed through succession to John of Gaunt and then to his son, Henry IV. The Nicholson family was responsible for building the Church of St John, almshouses and a school on the south side of the park. In 1858, his nephew William Nicholson Nicholson inherited the land on the death of his uncle. In 1803, Charles Stourton's nephew, another Charles Stourton (1752–1816), sold the estate to Thomas Nicholson and Samuel Elam. The design for the fountain was chosen to compliment the mansion building and the stone was quarried at Park Spring Quarry at Hough Top, Bramley. Nicholson constructed a castle folly. It has more than 700 acres (2.8 km2) of parkland, lakes, woodland and gardens which are owned by Leeds City Council. Hill 60 commemorates WWI soldiers. 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. It was purchased for £139,000 by a group including the Mayor of Leeds, John Barran.