Sport and Culture
Leeds Carnegie RUFC, were founded after the merger of the Headingley and Roundhay Rugby Union Clubs. The Roundhegians RFC were the old boys association of Roundhay School but now operate as a Rugby Club for the whole of Roundhay. The club plays at Chelwood Drive at the west end of Roundhay, near Moortown. Leeds Golf Club is situated within Roundhay Park and has a restaurant.
Roundhay Park was the first place an aircraft landed in Leeds after a flight from Amsterdam, Holland. Tropical World is located to the west of the park and contains many rare birds and butterflies.
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