Tens of thousands of people are expected to gather at Roundhay Park to enjoy Leeds’ biggest bonfire and fireworks event (Friday 4th November). Admission to the Roundhay Park bonfire and firework display is FREE, no tickets required!. Celebrations start at 6pm The Leeds Rhinos Dancers along with Ronnie the Rhino bringing the Super League trophy [...]
Events in and near Leeds Forthcoming events in and around Leeds for the next few month. For a full listing check the Events or the Tickets page Add your News and Event Submit Events, News Sunday, 8 May LEEDS HALF MARATHON Sue Ryder Whefields Hospice Leeds Wednesday, 11 May AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM [...]
Spectacular Bonfire and Fireworks Display Tens of thousands of people are expected to journey to Roundhay Park , Leeds to enjoy the spectacular bonfire and fireworks event. The Annual Event is held in the Park on Guy Fawkes Night. The Programme Friday 5th Nov 2010 Annual Firework Display and Bonfire Bonfire – Fire lighting at [...]
Roundhay Park In the 13th century Roundhay was a hunting park for the DeLacy family of Pontefract Castle. In 1872, John Barran the Lord Mayor of Leeds bought the 3mile square (1920 acre) estate for the city. Barran was ridiculed for buying the estate and it was subsequently called a ‘White Elephant’. His critics said [...]
The Leeds Carnival is the main event in a range of multi-cultural events held by the West Indian Community in Chapeltown Leeds. 27th August 2010 The (43rd) Leeds Carnival, aka the Leeds West Indian Carnival or the Chapeltown Carnival, is the longest running West Indian carnival in Europe. The Carnival is held in the Potternewton [...]
