Leeds City Centre Walking Tour
Discover Leeds from the inside out on a walking tour that brings the city’s character and history into sharp focus. Led by a local expert, this 90-minute stroll traces Leeds’ journey from industrial powerhouse to modern cultural hotspot. You’ll wander through grand Victorian arcades, past the historic Kirkgate Market and the legendary City Varieties Music Hall, uncovering stories that reveal the city’s creative spirit and hidden corners. Starting outside Leeds Art Gallery, it’s a lively, insider’s look at a city that’s constantly evolving and always full of surprises.
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Thinking with Plants: Ecofeminism and Contemporary Art
16th April 2026 - 16th April 2026
This talk introduces ecofeminism as an imaginative and critical way of thinking about plants, ecology, and contemporary art. Drawing on feminist and ecological thinking, it…
Leeds Mind Firewalk
4th November 2026 - 4th November 2026
Step into Victoria Gardens, outside Leeds Art Gallery, and face the ultimate test of courage: walking barefoot over glowing, red-hot embers! It’s daring. It’s thrilling.…
Lines of Enquiry: Drawings from the Collection
20th April 2026 - 10th April 2027
This display brings together a range of drawings from the Leeds Museums and Galleries nationally renowned works on paper collection which illuminate the varied roles…
Planet Omar with Zanib Mian – Author Event
17th April 2026 - 17th April 2026
Come and meet Zanib Mian, the creator of this laugh-out-loud story, as she introduces Omar and his family, talks about what inspired her to write…
Hannah Catherine Jones: UNEARTHING(S)
22nd May 2026 - 30th August 2026
UNEARTHING(S) is Hannah Catherine Jones largest solo exhibition to date, and the first in her home county. The site-specific installation responds to Leeds Art Gallery’s…
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Peat. Plants. People.
What is Peat? Why is it so important and what does it have to do with People? Discover a natural and cultural history of this…
Learn MoreDave Rowntree Of Blur: No One You Know
Dave Rowntree, drummer of one of Britain’s biggest bands, takes audiences behind the scenes of Blur’s early years, with unseen photos he took himself. From…
Learn MoreLeeds Young Film Festival: Hola Frida
The early years of Frida Kahlo are brought to life in this colourful animation about being creative and embracing difference. Frida loves in Coyoacán, Mexico…
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Learn MoreJen Brister: Reactive
Jen Brister is Reactive – or so she’s been told. Apparently you don’t have to respond to every little thing around you. Finding herself in…
Learn MoreSavages PG
Set on the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia. One day, at the edge of the immense tropical forest where she lives, 11-year-old Kéria steps…
Learn MoreFlamingos Coffee House
Leeds’s LGBT+ friendly Coffee House, Flamingos is situated in Central Arcade in Leeds City Centre. Although they offer a wide variety of hot and cold…
Learn MoreForde
Come with friends for a selection of supreme small plates, Yorkshire meats, cheeses and an outstanding selection of fine wines from around the world.
Learn MoreThe Alchemist Greek Street
Bringing the adventurous and unconventional to Greek Street in Leeds. The bar houses an extensive list of cocktails including the renowned smokey old fashioned and…
Learn MoreThe Head of Steam, Headingley
Craft beer, cask ales, cocktails, food, live music & a weekly quiz. Gaming floor with shuffle boards, American pool, darts, games consoles & more. Dog…
Learn MoreKapow Coffee Thorntons Arcade
Independent Coffee Shop located in Thorntons Arcade. A calm location in one of Leeds’ historic shopping arcades just steps away from Briggate – the main…
Learn MoreThe New Conservatory
The New Conservatory has a long and distinguished history as one of Leeds’ oldest and abiding favourite bars. We’re open from 12 noon until late…
Learn MoreYeadon Community Hub & Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
Learn MoreInkwell Arts
Inkwell Arts is a creative wellbeing service from Leeds Mind. Linking creativity and mental wellbeing.
Learn MoreJamaica House
The Jamaica Society Leeds is one of the UK’s most revered Jamaican community organisations. Founded by six first generation Jamaicans in 1977, we fly the…
Learn MoreLeeds City College, Quarry Hill Campus
Leeds City College, Quarry Hill Campus, Playhouse Square, Leeds, LS2 7BS
Learn MoreMeanwood Institute
The Meanwood Institute is a charitable trust and is managed by a voluntary committee which includes the four Trustees.. Its objectives are defined in its…
Learn MoreInspirations Central
Inspirations Central is our exciting venue and home of Music Inspirations. It is a hub if all things creative and fun to inspire all ages.…
Learn MoreMoor Allerton Community Hub & Library
Join for free and borrow books, eBooks, eAudio and more. We also provide help for people to get online and run events and activities for…
Learn MoreMorley Market
Welcome to Morley Market, your local hub for fresh produce, unique crafts, and vibrant community spirit since 1880. Located at Queen Street our market is…
Learn MoreMeanwood Market
Meanwood Market pops up in the small shopping centre opposite Waitrose on Green Road.
Learn MoreThe Lending Room
From a Fire Station to a Library to a music venue, the Lending Room has a rich presence within Leeds’ historical lineage, but it is…
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