In The Picture: Objects in Focus
From outfits from boxing heroine Sue Brittan, instruments and clothing from the 1850s, Leeds famous Burmantofts pottery and much more unique collection items and their stories.
You might discover a 1950s scooter, a dress worn at the 1937 coronation, or Mok the Gorilla – from London zoo.
Take the chance to see object from our collections that aren’t often on display.
More Events
Street Tours: Women in Victorian Leeds
11th March 2026 - 12th March 2026
As part of Women’s History Month, come along and join us for a chance to take a guided tour of our Victorian Streets, with a…
Sound bath – by Resonate with Hope
6th February 2026 - 6th February 2026
Allow the gongs, crystal and Tibetan bowls, rainstick, koshi chimes and more to take you to a deep meditative state where you can simply ‘just…
Study Afternoon: Crime and Punishment
5th February 2026 - 5th February 2026
Come along and find out a bit about the history of the police, crime and punishment. Why not try out fingerprinting and learn about other…
Spring Equinox Foraged Wreath Workshop
9th March 2026 - 9th March 2026
Make a spring wreath from willow and foraged foliage with our tutor in the beautiful Gate House space at Abbey House Museum. All materials are…
A Creative Workshop: Explore Kirkstall Abbey
24th February 2026 - 24th February 2026
We’ll meet outside the Visitor Centre at Kirkstall Abbey and explore the Abbey, with help, using rubbings, drawings, words and collecting nature. Then move to…
Make a Felt Flower Bouquet
14th March 2026 - 14th March 2026
Make a felt flower bouquet for Mothers’ Day in this workshop. Join this workshop and make an assortment of felt flowers to create your own…
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Dave Finnegan’s The Commitments
After packing out Leeds Irish Centre two years running, we welcome back Dave’s band playing all the greats that made the film The Commitments such…
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Former Drifters member Roy G. Hemmings brings together the sound of three of America’s iconic labels, The Sound of Philadelphia (TSOP), Stax Atlantic, and Motown,…
Learn MoreSparky Saturdays: Bouquets
It’s Valentine’s Day, so we’re celebrating flower power and creating our own beautiful bouquets inspired by the long tradition of flowers at M&S. Bring the…
Learn MoreThe History of Sound (12A)
In 1917, Lionel – a young, talented music student – meets David at the Boston Conservatory, where they bond over a deep love of folk…
Learn MoreJersey Boys
The boys are back as the original Tony-winning sensation returns for its 20th Anniversary Tour! Go behind the music and inside the story of Frankie…
Learn MoreSunday in the Park with George
Leeds Gilbert & Sullivan Society presents Stephen Sondheim’s masterpiece Sunday in the Park with George. Inspired by Georges Seurat’s famous painting A Sunday Afternoon on…
Learn MoreTada, Leeds
The authentic Japanese cuisine of Tada brings delicious sushi, ramen, yakitori and bespoke cocktails to the heart of Leeds, in the form of their ‘casual…
Learn MoreOutlaws Yacht Club
A European style café/bar, exhibition space, record shop & creative hangout tucked away on New York Street in Leeds… We have an ever changing selection…
Learn MoreMy Thai, Lower Briggate
Thai food, cooked fast and fresh. A menu of nearly one hundred dishes, you can tuck into the likes of Gra Pow Moo Sub (wok…
Learn MoreDuck and Drake
The Duck & Drake is an historic pub in the centre of Leeds in beautiful West Yorkshire. Expect to find the finest caske ales and…
Learn MoreThe Swine that Dines
Every week from Thursday to Saturday evenings, we open our doors to a different style of dining. Each night we present a short menu of…
Learn MoreRainbow Junktion Community Cafe
This cafe, founded by Paul Magnall, opened its doors on 11th September 2014 as part of The Real Junk Food Project network. A lot has…
Learn MoreLeeds Beckett University The Rose Bowl
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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 MoreAge UK Leeds
Age UK Leeds is an independent charity working in Leeds to offer support and services to older people.
Learn MoreThe Stables
Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) is a way of working with people and communities that starts with what is STRONG not what is WRONG.
Learn MoreCompton Centre 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 MoreBoom Leeds
Leeds, UK grassroots venue now based inside @canalside.leeds 👊🏼 All genres, but dedicated to promoting hardcore, metal and punk.
Learn MoreWetherby Sports Association
WSA provides a community hub for sports clubs and societies in Wetherby that would otherwise struggle to fund a place of their own.
Learn MoreSeacroft Community Hub and Library
Leeds City Council Customer Services, Library, Jobshop & Community Space are all located in this building. We provide free computer access with MS Office and…
Learn MorePyramid Theatre
We’re pretty unique. In fact, Pyramid Theatre is one of only nine in-the-round theatres in the UK. Take your performance to the next level and…
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