Snap up some Easter Fun with Crackle the Crocodile at Tropical World.
Find out all about Yorkshire's only Morelet's crocodile, and much more ...
Take part in Crackle's Egg Hunt around our indoor zoo
Stop by for our Keeper Talks at 2pm
Drop in for our Storytime sessions
Pop by the Activity Room for children’s crafts
COME AND MEET OUR NEW SULCATA TORTOISES
Come and join us on our beautiful site on Saturday 7th June for our annual celebration of playing outside!
Explore the meadows, woodland and ponds, and meet some of the creatures that live here.
Our green oasis beside the River Aire, just 2 miles from Leeds City Centre, is a former industrial site that has been transformed into a haven for wildlife and people.
Our cafe will be open for homemade cakes and a cuppa - or bring your own picnic!
The event is free but donations are much appreciated.
Calling all adventure seekers! Take part in a brave quest across Lotherton this Easter to earn your stripes in the field of mythical beast exploration.
Wind your way around the house, estate and zoo to discover the twelve dragon nests - each belonging to a different dragon from around the world. Follow the clues and crack the code to become a certified Dragonologist!
From the team that brought you The Doodle Dance Show, join us for a magical hour of building, music and dancing.
Let your imagination run riot as hundreds of boxes are stacked, squashed and rebuilt. Help create enticing caves, wonky castles and fabulous creatures, as together we learn that the strongest thing we can build is friendship.
Award winning performers Anatomical create an enchanting, ever-changing playground constructed and inhabited by its audience.
FREE Bluey & Bingo Story Time Sessions.
Get ready for a day of fun as everyone’s favourite Heeler pups, Bluey & Bingo, arrive at the Merrion Centre.
Join us on Wednesday 9th April 2025, for some FREE fun story time experiences, led by a narrator, at intervals between 11am – 3pm, taking place in The Green area in the main mall.
Time to see Bluey & Bingo
These energetic sisters will be making regular appearances at the free story time sessions as follows:
11am I 12pm I 1pm I 2pm I 3pm
Each session will last around 30 minutes.
With help from 'The Friends of Skelton Grange', our Easter Good Friday event is a glorious outdoor trail wandering through the woods and gardens at Skelton Grange. Complete a treasure hunt along the way and trade in your trove for a chocolatey Easter surprise at the end! The event is a fundraiser for the Centre and a great chance for families to enjoy Easter fun!
The Skelton Café will be open to buy hot drinks and sweet treats at the end. There will also be crafts/activities along the trail to be announced.
How do you play in Leeds?
Join Playful Anywhere and University of Leeds for fun-filled Free Play in Leeds City Centre, and design accessible and inclusive play opportunities for all.
Free Play - Giant marble runs, hula hoops, skipping ropes, giant jenga. Come and play with us in the middle of the city centre.
Be immersed in the magic of a bluebell filled woods in our Atelier of Spring.
We warmly welcome you and your young ones to play, explore and make in this creative, sensory playscape.
With invitations to play with light and projections, sculpt, draw, colour mix, paint and collage, this workshop is suitable for all ages and stages.
An exciting selection of loose parts, textiles, papers and other scrap resources will be available - all art materials are included in the cost of the sessions.
Visit the BRAND NEW Butler's Pantry this February half term as we celebrate all things sparkly and shiny at Temple Newsam!
Have a go at the jobs the Butlers would have carried out to help make Temple Newsam sparkle and shine this school holiday, along with crafts and trails around the house.
What's on
Creative sensory play for under 5s, every first Tuesday of the month 10.30am – 11.30am or 12 noon – 1pm.
We are delighted to announce a new monthly creative play session at SCRAP!
Your under 5s are invited to join us to explore, make and play their own way with support and guidance from Atelierista Victoria Lungu.
Suitable for all under 5s, including the youngest of babes, you can expect a beautiful, inspiring environment, high quality open ended resources and a relaxed, warm welcome!