Talk: 400 Years of Leeds through the Collections of Leeds Museums and Galleries
To celebrate Leeds 400, and to help mark Local History Month, join Assistant Community Curator Pat Bourne as he takes you through his personal choice of museum objects that reflect 400 years of history since Leeds got its chart from King Charles I in 1626. This event takes place in the Gatehouse at Abbey House Museum.
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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…
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…
Spring Equinox Felt Wreath Workshop
19th March 2026 - 19th March 2026
Join this workshop to make a beautiful felt flower wreath to celebrate the spring equinox. Learn to make simple felt flowers in this workshops and…
Study Afternoon: Women and Music
20th March 2026 - 20th March 2026
Join us in Women’s History Month for this afternoon with our Curator of Leeds and Social History, Kitty Ross. Explore and listen to the music…
Explore The Neighbourhood
Guest Speaker – All in the best possible taste: 50 years of style, with Dr Jade Halbert
Fashion historian Dr Jade Halbert takes a look at British taste in fashion since the 1970s. But where did this idea of a national and…
Learn MoreStraw Into Gold
How do you spin straw into gold? What is gold anyway? Live storytelling and song with Vickie Orton and Carol Timlin.
Learn MoreDo It Yourself Zine Printing with Megan Dobbyn
Megan will instruct you on how to make your own zine’s whilst providing mono-printed textures to cut up, carved lino blocks to print with and…
Learn MoreGuest Speaker: Fashioning the 1950s, with Dr Liz Tregenza
Join fashion historian Liz Tregenza to explore shopping for fashion in the 1950s. The 1950s was an important decade in reshaping the British High Street.…
Learn MoreHere & Now: The Steps Musical
Get your party on with Here & Now, the hilarious, brand-new musical based on the songs of multi-million-selling pop phenomenon, Steps. Hailed as the ‘biggest…
Learn MoreWoolfest 2026
Come along and celebrate all things woolly. We have it all from packed out crafting markets to expert demonstrations, talks, performances, tea room pop-ups and…
Learn MoreBox Leeds
Sports bar based in Leeds City Centre serving hearty food and delicious cocktails.
Learn MoreThe Adelphi Leeds
Walk through the big Victorian doors and prepare to be wooed by this popular Leeds local. Sumptuous period touches combined with contemporary flourishes and a…
Learn MoreCracovia
Cracovia is a laid back dining spot serving authentic polish dishes, with a range of delicious wine and coffee.
Learn MoreCarousel
Eat, Drink & Play at Carousel. A bar, restaurant and social gaming venue, jam packed with classic arcade games and edgy new additions. Situated in…
Learn MoreNyla’s
Nyla’s is a vibrant social space offering great food, drinks, and entertainment. Whether you’re looking for a comfortable spot to catch up, enjoy a meal,…
Learn MoreMowgli Leeds
One of our most popular northern homes, Mowgli Leeds received her fairy lights in 2020. She is full of trees, roped swings, and an amber…
Learn MoreMorley 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 MoreThe Bradbury Building
The Bradbury Building is the office of Age UK and is a community hub and meetings space. “hello”
Learn MoreBowers Allerton Hall
Bowers Hall is in the heart of the community. The hall is used for Scouting groups, childrens holiday clubs, we would like to run senior…
Learn MoreWetherby 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 MoreTCV Skelton Grange
We welcome people of all ages to learn, volunteer and play outdoors at our award-winning eco-centre and nature area in Leeds. Please visit our website…
Learn MoreLeeds City College, Quarry Hill Campus
Leeds City College, Quarry Hill Campus, Playhouse Square, Leeds, LS2 7BS
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 MoreThe Wardrobe
The Wardrobe, now a Leeds institution, has been at the vanguard of the city’s live music scene for well over a decade. A bar, kitchen,…
Learn MoreCrossgates 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 MoreWetherby 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 MoreBeeston 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…
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