Rowland Road Play Patch

The Rowland Road Play Patch is a space for creativity, freedom and adventure in Beeston Hill.

This is a place where you take the lead, choosing how you play and explore.

A community led space that grows with YOU! Every day, your ideas and energy help design and shape this into an exciting adventure play patch for everyone to enjoy!

Your voice matters! Everyone is welcome to have a say, you, friends, family, neighbours, and the whole community. That’s what makes the Rowland Road Play Patch special!

Let’s build, paint, plant, play, and grow the Rowland Road Play Patch together!

Easter break 

Get ready to paint, draw, build, plant and play this easter break with our exciting line up of hands-on activities led by talented local artists.

Perfect for families and creative minds of all ages!

Saturday 5 April – Chalk Painting with Isabel Wagstaff  & Erykah Bourke

Friday 11 April  – Den Building with Chris Harman

Saturday 12 April – Build clay animals & water play with Isabel Wagstaff  & Erykah Bourke. Please dress waterproof ready!

Friday 18 April  – Nature printing with Thahmina Begum

Saturday 19 April  – Bug hunt & pot painting with Isabel Wagstaff  & Erykah Bourke

Come explore, create, and enjoy the play patch with art! All sessions are open 11:00 am – 2 pm.

Practical information:

• Flexibility and free entry: The Play Patch is free to enter for everyone, you are welcome to leave and return as many times as you like throughout the day.
• These sessions are staffed but please stay with your child at all times.

Where : Find us in Rowland Road WMC, 38 Rowland Road, Leeds LS11 6ED

When : Saturdays, 11:00 am – 2 pm

Access: At the Rowland Road Play Patch, we aim to create a space that is inclusive, welcoming and supportive for all.

• There is free car parking on the premises.
• Seating: There are multiple seating areas throughout the Play Patch for rest and comfort.
• Toilets and changing facilities:

-A changing place is available inside the club.

-Accessible toilets are located inside the building and are available during Play Patch opening hours (Saturdays, 11am–2pm).

Accessibility for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility:

• Step-free access: The Play Patch is fully step-free, but please note that some areas have slopes, uneven ground and wood chip pathways.
• Assistance dogs: Assistance dogs are welcome in all areas of the Play Patch.

Accessibility for autistic visitors, visitors with learning disabilities, and neurodivergent visitors:

• Sensory backpacks: You can borrow a sensory backpack for the duration of your visit. Each backpack contains ear defenders, fidget toys, puppets and timers. Please ask a volunteer or staff member if you would like to borrow one and return it before you leave. There is no charge for this.
• Visual stories: We have visual stories available to help you prepare for your visit. Download here.

If you have any specific needs or questions, please feel free to reach out to us before your visit.

This is an adventure playground for kids and a space for adults to rediscover their childhood! Whether you come to play, create, or connect, you’ll feel a true sense of belonging in this community.

Get involved & have your say! –  to volunteer with us please email us with your name and a bit of information about your interests and skills to info@yorkshirecontemporary.org

The Rowland Road Play Patch is funded and supported by