Headingley Bear Pit
Headingley Bear Pit
Headingley Bear Pit
Cardigan Road
Leeds
LS6 1DW
United Kingdom
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
As part of The Great LS6 Bear Hunt, we are delighted to host a Teddy Bears’ Picnic at the Headingley Bear Pit! Bring your teddy bears, picnic blankets, and snacks, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon in the Bear Pit gardens. Families can take part in:
Bear-themed storytelling
Wildflower seed throwing
A bear themed scavenger hunt
Teddy bear repair station
Entry: Drop-in | Pay What You Can (registration required)
Bollywood Bratpack
Step into a world where the smooth sophistication of classic jazz meets the vibrant energy of Bollywood!
The Bollywood Bratpack is a musical experience that blends the timeless melodies of legendary jazz artists like Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and Dean Martin with the unforgettable hits of Bollywood icons such as Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Udit Narayan and Sonu Nigam
One Walk Leeds
Join the Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) community for a fun, family-friendly day in Leeds.
Take on a scenic 5km through Roundhay Park on Saturday 13 September.
Experience the uplifting atmosphere, buzzing with energy, support, and a powerful sense of community. Connect with others who understand what it means to live with, or care for someone with, Type 1 Diabetes.
An Evening with Sir Tony Robinson
Sir Tony Robinson, actor, presenter, historical expert and star of Blackadder and Time Team, is set to make his adult fiction debut – so we couldn’t not bring him to Farsley Lit Fest 2025.
With stories from his remarkable career and his passion for history, we can’t wait for Tony to introduce us to The House of Wolf; an earthy, entertaining and gloriously witty tale of the Anglo-Saxons, Alfred the Great, and the making of England.
Stretch in the Square
Enjoy a gentle 45 minute flow session on Saturday mornings.
Designed to rejuvenate and relax.
BOOT CAMP with Spirit Health
Looking for a fun, high-energy workout that gets you moving, sweating, and smiling—whether you're training with a friend or flying solo?
Our Outdoor Bootcamp Pairs Workout is designed to boost your strength, cardio, and core using creative, no-equipment exercises that can be done with a partner or on your own. Each circuit blends bodyweight movements with a mix of teamwork and individual challenges, keeping things fresh and motivating.
Whether you're here for the community vibe or a solo sweat session, you’ll leave feeling fit, energised, and accomplished.
An Evening with #1 Bestselling Author Adele Parks
Are you in for a treat! Celebrating an amazing 25 books in 25 years with the release of Our Beautiful Mess, come and join us at The Old Woollen in conversation with bestselling British author Adele Parks.
This year brings a ‘Silver Anniversary’ for this popular author, known for her razor-sharp insights into human relationships and suspenseful storytelling. Adele will be with us as part of Farsley Lit Fest 2025.
Sundown Sessions
Get ready Leeds - this summer, BOX Leeds City Centre, on Infirmary Street, and BOX Headingley, on Otley Road, are turning up the heat as they start their electrifying Sundown Sessions – a season of live music, unbeatable sport, and ice-cold drinks.
Powered by Jack Daniel’s and El Jimador, the Sundown Sessions will take the popular venues to the next level as high-energy music and entertainment destinations every Thursday, Friday and Saturday – combining electrifying live performances and a drinks menu built for summer socialising.
Clowning Full Day Workshop
This full day workshop is aimed at people who are interested in upskilling in physical clowning skills.
Clowning is a great way to discover a lightness and ease that we can bring to any rehearsal room or project, and a joyful approach to performance that celebrates play, connection and joy.
Through games, exercises and improvisations, you’ll explore the fundamentals of Clown.
Solo and ensemble work will sharpen rhythm, physicality, and connection with each other and the audience.