Roundhay Festival

By train and local bus: The nearest railway station is Leeds City Station, about 3 miles south of Roundhay Park. From there, you can catch a local bus or take a taxi for the short trip north. Bus routes 49 and 50 (operated by First) run regularly from Leeds city centre up to Roundhay, stopping at key points like Wetherby Road and Princes Avenue. Metro express coaches (X98 and X99) also serve stops near the park. These buses typically take 15–20 minutes from the city centre to Roundhay Park. Check the West Yorkshire Metro website or use a map app (enter “Roundhay Park, Leeds”) for exact schedules and route planning. Cycling and ride-sharing are also practical options for getting to the venue.

By air: The nearest airport is Leeds Bradford (LBA), about 15 minutes’ drive from Roundhay Park. From LBA, visitors can take a taxi directly or use the Airport Flyer shuttle to Leeds city centre and then transfer to a bus heading north. Manchester Airport, a major international hub, is about a 1.5- to 2-hour train or car journey away; it has frequent services to Leeds station. Travelers coming from farther afield might fly into London (Heathrow or Gatwick) and then take a train from London King’s Cross to Leeds (around 2–3 hours), followed by local transit to Roundhay. If relying on such connections, allow extra time during peak periods.

By car: The park is accessible via Leeds’ outer ring road (the A6120). From the south or east, take the M1 to Junction 46 and head north on the A6120; from the west, take the M62 to Junction 26 and join the A6120 eastbound. Follow signs for Roundhay or Moortown, then turn onto Mansion Lane or Princes Avenue to enter the park. The postcode LS8 2HH (Mansion Lane entrance) can be used in GPS navigation. Roundhay Park has several pay-and-display car parks: one at the end of Street Lane (by the Mansion House), one off Wetherby Road, one at the end of Park Avenue, and one off Princes Avenue. On-street parking is also available on Mansion Lane. Traffic can be heavy around event times, so plan for possible delays.

Coaches and taxis: The festival often arranges coach shuttles from central Leeds or other pickup points directly to Roundhay Park; check the official Roundhay Festival information for details. In any case, regular city coaches (49/50 routes) will drop you near the venue gates. Taxis and rideshares are plentiful in Leeds and can provide direct routes; for example, a taxi ride from Leeds city centre to Roundhay typically takes 10–15 minutes. Big Green Coach (an eco-friendly coach service) has previously offered carbon-balanced travel to the festival, and other coach charter options may run during the festival season.

Accommodation: As the festival runs through the summer, Leeds has many lodging options but rooms can fill up fast. Many attendees stay in Leeds city centre (about 3 miles away) where large hotels (Premier Inn, Travelodge, etc.) and serviced apartments are available. Closer to Roundhay, look for guesthouses or B&Bs in neighborhoods like Roundhay, Moortown, Meanwood or Headingley. Booking early is advised, especially on weekends. Note that Roundhay Festival is a city-park event — there is no dedicated festival campground — so plan your hotel or rental well in advance. With your base sorted, you can easily use Leeds’ transport links to travel to and from the festival each day.