Matt Rendell’s Inside Stories Of The Tour De France

ITV Tour de France commentator Matt Rendell shares stories from his 25 years' covering the Tour - and his dealings with cycling's big names from Eddy Merckx to Bradley Wiggins, Mark Cavendish to Chris Froome.

In a revealing and entertaining night for cycling fans new and old, Matt brings a mix of first-hand experiences of the biggest races on the calendar, bizarre/hilarious personal tales and thought-provoking ideas about the future (and history) of the sport.

Miranda Sykes & Jim Causley

Two of the UK’s most iconic voices have finally combined as a duo and will be touring a new album in 2025.

Miranda Sykes and Jim Causley have known each other for nearly 20 years, and in 2024 they united with John Palmer to create and tour a show celebrating the centenary of the death of the song collector and author Sabine Baring-Gould.

They enjoyed working together so much and audience feedback was so positive that they made plans to record and tour an album together.

National Theatre Live: The Importance of being Earnest

by Oscar Wilde

directed by Max Webster

Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.

While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.

Bird and Botanical Glass Painting Workshop

In this fun and relaxed workshop you can paint an image onto a piece of glass 6 x 4  inches. You can learn about glass painting, enamels and glass frit and glass fusing processes.

No need for previous glass or painting experience and you can bring an image with you to design your own unique piece.

The artist will talk you through the process and will fire your piece in a Kiln for you to collect two weeks later,  wrapped and labelled for you.

Perfect Partners at Tropical World

Help your little Explorers discover how our cute couples show their love for each other! Find out who likes to show off their dance moves, which animal changes colour and who loves to sing to their sweetheart!

Enjoy a trip to Tropical World, where our indoor zoo is warm and cosy whatever the weather and you’ll have a fabulous family outing.

We’ve lots on offer:

Our Keeper’s Love List: Pick up your FREE list at the admissions desk and help our Keeper’s to find out which of our animals are Perfect Partners. 

Monday Mindfulness

Could you benefit from:

*Reducing Stress?
*Improving Focus and Concentration?
*Better Sleep?
*Increasing Self-Awareness?

Join Leeds Sanctuary online for Monday Mindfulness, every Monday from 12.30pm - 1pm. Facilitated by a qualified Mindfulness Practitioner, this easy to access relaxed space offers an opportunity to learn and practice mindful tools which you can take into the rest of your week. 

The Mill Gallery Presents "The Still & Me" Exhibition and "Art By Chance"

Still Life, but Make It Modern! Plus, Art with a Twist!

The Mill Gallery is buzzing with excitement to announce not one, but two incredible exhibitions opening this February: "The Still & Me" and "Art By Chance". 

Running from 7th February to 28th February 2025, on Fridays only, these shows promise to delight and surprise art lovers with fresh perspectives and unexpected creativity.

Free Family Activity - Roller Skating

Take a spin with LS-TEN who will be doing guided roller-skating sessions.

Skates will be provided, these are drop-in sessions, no booking required.


All our FREE family friendly activities also include:

Crafts and colouring
Lego & DUPLO building tables

All our activities are FREE and take place in the Market Kitchen where you will find a wide range of food options and lots of seating.

Comedy at the Cardi

BBC Comedy Awards 2023 Semi-Finalist Jack McLean brings some of the finest comedians on the UK circuit to your doorstep.

This month our headliner is the brilliant Alun Cochrane (Mock the Week, Have I Got News For You, 8 out of 10 Cats and more!)

Alongside Alun we have Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2025 nominee, Ant Dewson and BBC Comedy Awards 2024 Semi-Finalist, Rachel Hough.