The Petanque Player
📍 Leeds LS1 2JZ, UK
About The Petanque Player
The Petanque Player is a delightful and distinctive bronze sculpture located in the vibrant city of Leeds. Created by Roger Burnett in 2000, this unique artwork was commissioned by the Scurragh Wainwright Charity to commemorate Leeds' annual boules tournament. It’s celebrated by visitors for its character and life, offering a charming glimpse into local history and public art, away from the main thoroughfares.
With a stellar 5/5 Google rating from 8 reviews, it’s clearly a beloved spot. As a public sculpture, 'The Petanque Player' serves as an open-air artistic installation, freely accessible for public enjoyment. Visitors appreciate its endearing presence and the intriguing story behind its creation, making it a memorable stop for those exploring Leeds' cultural landscape. It provides a unique photo opportunity and a moment of quiet reflection amidst the city bustle.
Visiting Information
The Petanque Player is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week, inviting visitors at any time. It boasts wheelchair-accessible entrance, ensuring ease of access for all. As a public art piece, no payment is required for viewing.
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📍 Leeds LS1 2JZ, UK
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Showing 5 of 8 reviews from Google Maps.Last updated 30 January 2026.
A fun and unique sculpture filled with character and life. This is a really interesting sculpture hidden away from the main roads that is well worth visiting and appreciating something from history.
Cute, funny and nice sculpture in the middle of city. Too bad there is no explanation about it.
Another of Leeds' many sculptures. This one, from the year 2000 is cast in bronze. It was commissioned and donated to Leeds by the Scurragh Wainwright Charity to mark the annual boules tournament in Leeds. The sculptor was Roger Burnett - not the motorbiker! The sculpture is sited next to a real boules court in the square, to encourage folk to play petanque. Leeds twin town is Lille in France. Morris Singer Art Foundry.
Cute statue of a family watching a man play cricket I suppose? I’m not sure
A very symbolic and creative piece of art