Botanically Beautiful: Art and design inspired by nature
From garden to gallery, explore why artists, designers and makers have been inspired by nature to create a wealth of decoration for our homes and bodies.
Lotherton’s new exhibition features beautiful and remarkable objects all inspired by flowers, fruit, leaves and trees. You’ll see original William Morris wallpapers from the Sanderson Archive alongside glorious ceramics and silver, intricate Spitalfields silks and innovative furniture by Voysey and Pugin.
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Flamenco Concert
7th October 2026 - 7th October 2026
Step into the intimate elegance of the Drawing Room at Lotherton Hall and be transported by the spellbinding sounds of Samuel Moore, award‑winning flamenco guitarist…
Once Upon A Nightmare
24th October 2026 - 31st October 2026
Once Upon A Nightmare is back at Lotherton for the third year, with thrills and chills for teens, tween and adults. As darkness falls, follow…
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Leeds Steampunk and Alternative Market
Join us for the return of Leeds’ very own Steampunk market, with lots of stalls, art exhibitions, pretty things to look at, tea and cakes,…
Learn MoreThe Sights and Sounds of the Leeds Tercentenary, 1926
In this illustrated talk Robert Demaine will look back 100 years to an earlier anniversary in the city’s history: the Leeds Tercentenary of 1926. Still…
Learn MoreHave a Go at Half Term: Currency Club
Come join the fun at the Archive’s bureau de change! Design your own currency and set the exchange rate, help customers with their travel money…
Learn MoreNorthern Ballet’s Cinderella
The timeless tale takes centre stage in this magical production of Cinderella, performed by Northern Ballet. Originally choreographed by Michael Pink for Milwaukee Ballet, this…
Learn MoreVictoria Wood’s dinnerladies
A brand-new stage adaptation starring stage and TV favourite Les Dennis as maintenance man Stan, with the full cast of dinnerladies to be announced. More…
Learn MoreThe Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
The internationally celebrated novel that captivated 10 million readers and inspired a groundbreaking National Theatre production returns in a brand-new staging more thrilling than ever.…
Learn MoreThe Cardigan Arms
A historic, grade II listed pub in Leeds, restored to its former glory. With its wealth of original, ornate features, iconic central bar and intimate…
Learn MoreWapentake
Wap-en-take (n) “Besides being divided into three Ridings, East, North and West (a Riding being derived from the Norse word “thriding,” meaning a third part)…
Learn MoreLittle Leaf Cafe
We are a cafe based within a Garden Centre, running a variety of events throughout the year.
Learn MoreThe Bridge LGBT Bar
Bridge Bar Leeds is back bringing some new flavour to the thriving freedom quarter of Leeds LGBTQ+ scene. Everyone is welcome.
Learn MoreTortilla
In Britain, we tend to think of Mexican food as something for special occasions – often occasions that prominently feature tequila shots. And the morning…
Learn MoreCentral Methodist Church, Horsforth
Central Methodist Church is situated at the top of Town Street and originated from the Primitive Methodist community which is why there are still 2…
Learn MoreLeeds University Business School Esther Simpson Building
The innovative teaching centre provides world-class facilities that support participative learning and create an inspirational setting for staff and students. Aligning with the aims of…
Learn MoreGarforth Community Hub and 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 MoreKirkstall Forge
Over the coming years the banks of the River Aire will be transformed, with high quality offices, new homes and a wealth of complementary facilities…
Learn MoreKirkstall Educational Cricket Club
The Field of Dreams and the home of Kirkstall Educational Cricket Club!
Learn MoreArmley Community Hub and 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 MoreLeeds School of Arts
The Leeds School of Arts at Leeds Beckett University A new £80m campus in the heart of Leeds City Centre. Including theatres and cinema screening…
Learn MoreThe Old Fire Station
Gipton Fire Station has been renovated into a fantastic multipurpose community hub, providing a base for six local charities, along with rooms available to hire,…
Learn MoreRoundhay Artists Open Studios Art Trail
An art trail showcasing the creativity of professional and semi-professional artists in the Roundhay and Oakwood area of Leeds
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