Leeds Dragon Boat Race 2019 - Everything you need to know

By Andrew Hutchinson
Published 14th May 2019, 12:24 BST
The Leeds Dragon Boat Race will raise money for Martin House Hospice Care for Children and Young People.The Leeds Dragon Boat Race will raise money for Martin House Hospice Care for Children and Young People.
The Leeds Dragon Boat Race will raise money for Martin House Hospice Care for Children and Young People.
It's the fundraiser guaranteed to make a splash in Leeds this weekend.

The Leeds Dragon Boat Race will raise money for Martin House Hospice Care for Children and Young People, at Roundhay Park, on Sunday, May 19.

An action-packed day is in store, with 48 teams battling to be crowned champions as they compete on Waterloo Lake, while raising money for Martin House.

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As well as a series of races, there is a tug o’ war competition along with a family fun day, including fairground rides, face painting and other attractions.

Ellie Barker, event fundraiser at Martin House, said: “Leeds Dragon Boat Race is a fantastic spectacle – most of the teams are in fancy dress, and there are races to watch every tenminutes. There are plenty of rides and entertainments for all the family – bring a picnic and enjoy the day!”

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All the teams are raising money for Martin House, which cares for children and young people with life-shortening conditions from across West, North and East Yorkshire, from respitestays to end of life care and bereavement support for families.

This year FirstBus is putting on a shuttle bus from Leeds city centre to Roundhay Park, so more people can come along to watch the action. The First Service MH1 will run every 30minutes between the park and Infirmary Street.

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