Gate Lodges, Roundhay Park
History
The listed Roundhay Park is the jewel in the crown of Leeds public parks; a major leisure attraction for the diverse population of the city. Originating as the country estate of the Nicholson family in the early 19th century, the park has been in public hands since 1872. The Grade II Lodges, their Greek Revival style reflecting that of the Mansion, are the Park’s public face, with hundreds of people passing through their adjoining gates daily.
The lodges were last in use in the 1960s and in the early 2000s, essential repairs were carried out to stabilise the structures which were left as empty shells.
Project
n 2023, Friends of Roundhay Park initiated discussions about their future and Leeds BPT obtained a grant from the Architectural Fund to carry out a project viability study. Buttress Architects carried out the study, which has concluded that the lodges could have a future as fully accessible holiday accommodation. Further grant funding will be required to develop the project and moves are underway to obtain funding.
