Meet You At The Mansion?
‘Meet you at the Mansion?’ is a familiar phrase to many people who know and love Roundhay Park in Leeds. You might also have arranged to meet at Barran's Fountain, Hill 60 or maybe Waterloo Lake? This September, A Quiet Word invites you to meet us at the Mansion for a performance walk exploring the past, present and future of the park.
Together we will wander through the woods, gather in green spaces and explore memories of the park. Join our tour guide who will lead you round the park… perhaps visiting places you have never been before.
Along the way you might spot ghostly figures who seem to come from times past and share a picnic with a musician. There's a chance to view a specially designed 3D map of the park, and to meet our resident 'archaeologist' who will uncover some of the hidden history of Roundhay Park.
Meet you at the Mansion? is part of the celebrations of the 150 years the park has been open to the public. A Quiet Word has been contemplating John Barran's vision of the park as a place of rest and play. Over the summer, we have been collecting memories and current thoughts about the park from local people through writing, film, radio and memories. Including work with Chapel FM, Pyramid of Arts and two local schools.You can read more about this here.
The performances will be taking place from 13th to 18th September, for specific times and to book your place please visit the Eventbrite page. The event lasts about an hour and a half and is a special opportunity to explore Roundhay Park
in a different way. Places are limited so do book in advance.
There will be a route map will also be available on the A Quiet Word website after the performances.
Thanks to project partners Friends of Roundhay Park, Pyramid of Arts and Chapel FM. Funded by Arts Council England, Heritage Lottery and Arts@Leeds.