King Alfreds Playing Field is a large green space in North Leeds, with small sections of trees to break up the field. Sometimes used for football and rugby.
Location Details
- Castle View, Moortown, Leeds LS17 5BY, UKGoogle Map Directions
Take a look around
Things to Note
King Alfreds Playing Field has the following on-site or nearby:
- Nearby Parking
- Parking
- Rubbish Bins
Things to Do
A great space to get out and stretch your legs. The size of the field also makes it a good place to walk the dog with or without a lead.

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History
Just off Stonegate Road in Meanwood lie the ruins of King Alfred’s Castle. It doesn’t date back to Alfred the Great’s 9th-century reign. It was built in 1770 by a local merchant, Jeremiah Dixon.
It was marked with a plaque inscribed with ‘To the memory of Alfred the Great, the pious and magnanimous, the friend of science, virtue, law and liberty.’ It lasted until May 1946 when the final two walls collapsed.
Amenities
There are a number of bins in the area.
Parking
There is a car park on site with space for around 30 cars.
Access
Can get quite waterlogged after rain, and in some areas become boggy.