Leeds Playing Field |
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The Leeds playing field is located at the end of Lower Street and the start of upper street, its entrance is opposite The Abbotts and near to Forge Lane, landmarked by the Leeds Village sign. Facilities include a fenced off tennis area consisting of two tennis courts. The field itself contains one football pitch, a practise goal area, a children's play area with swings, climbing frame, slide and a round-a-bout. There is parking for a few cars and its pavilion, served with both electricity and gas, contains male and female changing rooms, shower areas and a central area with kitchen facilities. On the side of the field, through the woodland and to the side there are the remains of the old Abbey Farm and the site of the Augustinian priory, destroyed during dissolution of the monasteries by King by Henry VIII, the great lake and its dovecot ruins still exist today. To find out more, or to enquire about using the playing field please contact the Parish Council by using the form on the 'Contact Us' page of this website.
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