Transport Info

Below is the official transport map for American Express presents Roundhay Festival 2026 (click here to view full size). This map will be made available on the Roundhay Festival app for ease of access on show days. For further information on transport options, please see below.

By City Centre Shuttle

For the quickest and most direct access to and from the Roundhay Festival, take advantage of our dedicated City Centre Shuttle service. Pre-booking is not required and buses will operate throughout the day, starting at 11am. Pick-up will be on Sovereign Street (https://w3w.co/stages.friday.kicked), and drop off will be outside of Leeds Train Station.

Card payment is required when entering the shuttle queue; cash payments cannot be accepted.

SHUTTLE TIMETABLE

• Approximately every 20 minutes from Sovereign Street between 11am - 8pm

• The last shuttle from Roundhay Park to the City Centre is expected to depart at approximately 00:30

The shuttle stop locations will be clearly signposted and stewards will be on hand to support customers on the event days.

FEARNVILLE PARK AND STRIDE - EARLY BIRD OFFER! - CLICK HERE TO BOOK

For the most cost-effective parking option, Fearnville Park and Stride is a scenic 2-mile / 30-minute walk away from Roundhay Festival.

Parking is available on grass fields, and the walking route is a country path.

Time-limited early bird Fearnville Park and Stride tickets are just £12 + fees. We strongly encourage customers to take advantage of the advance discounted parking offers to ensure a smooth arrival. ANPR systems will operate to ensure pre-booked cars receive priority access.

Bookings can be made up until 6pm the day before your event. Payment on the day can be made by card only; cash payments are not accepted. All bookings are subject to terms and conditions.

FESTIVAL ON SITE PARKING - EARLY BIRD OFFER! - CLICK HERE TO BOOK

The closest parking for Roundhay Festival is at Connaught Fields, a 10-minute walk across grass paths to the festival's West Entrance.

You can purchase time-limited early bird Festival On Site Parking tickets for just £30 + fees. We strongly encourage customers to take advantage of the advance discounted parking offers to ensure a smooth arrival. ANPR systems will operate to ensure pre-booked cars receive priority access.

Bookings can be made up until 6pm the day before your event. Payment on the day can be made by card only; cash payments are not accepted. All bookings are subject to terms and conditions.

BLUE BADGE PARKING

Blue Badge parking is available on Mansion Lane, hard-standing paths link this location to the event site. For information on how to book blue badge parking please visit roundhayfestival.com/info-details/accessibility/.

We are proud to partner with Big Green Coach, the UK's largest events travel company, to offer sustainable and convenient coach travel directly to Roundhay Park from various cities across the UK. Big Green Coach services provide a fantastic option for those travelling from outside Leeds, reducing your carbon footprint and ensuring a hassle-free journey.

Further details on routes, pick-up points, operating hours, and tickets will be available on the official event app and the Big Green Coach website closer to the event date. We encourage you to book your coach travel in advance to secure your seat and contribute to a greener festival experience.

Travel from: Accrington, Barnsley, Beverley, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackburn, Blackpool, Bolton, Bradford, Bury, Carlisle, Chester, Coventry, Darlington, Derby, Doncaster, Durham, Edinburgh, Gainsborough, Glasgow, Horwich, Huddersfield, Hull, Lancaster, Lancaster University, Leicester, Lincoln, Liverpool, Loughborough, Manchester, Mansfield, Middlesbrough, Newcastle, Nottingham, Oldham (Broadway), Preston, Rochdale, Rotherham, Seaham (Dalton Park), Sheffield, St Helens, Stafford, Stockport, Stoke on Trent, Sunderland, Swinton, Wakefield, Warrington, Wigan, Wrexham and York.

Guarantee your seat with the UK's largest events travel company from just £37.50 here.

Official Coach Partner Ticket Bundles available here

Customers who arrive at Leeds Train Station can take advantage of the City Centre Shuttle service, via Sovereign Street, for the quickest and most direct access to and from the Roundhay Festival.

Taxis are available just outside of Leeds Train Station, on Princes Square, however we strongly advise you to use the dedicated festival City Centre Shuttle for the quickest access to the event.

All vehicles should follow the event signage for the dedicated event Pick-Up / Drop-Off points.

There will be ‘No Stopping’ orders and road closures in place around the site, please ensure that drivers do not attempt to drop-off or pick-up on any nearby roads aside from the designated PUDO points. Please see below for the designated festival PUDO points:

NORTH PUDO - PARK VIEW CRESCENT 

SOUTH PUDO - WETHERBY ROAD 

Please bring your own lock to take advantage of the temporary bike racks which are located at the West entrance.

Don’t attach your bike to any park railings or you risk having it removed.

Please collect your bike on the same day at the end of the event. Bikes left overnight may be removed.

Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, roller blades or personal motorised vehicles are not permitted inside the event - this is with the exception of mobility scooters and electric wheelchairs.

Please refer back to this page for travel updates on event days, which will include information on event road closures and traffic updates.

Updates will also be provided via the Roundhay Festival app.