In celebration of Heritage Open Days 2025 we invite you to join us for an entertaining trip behind the scenes of our magnificent Grade II* listed building. Find out about the architecture, history and famous visitors, as well as visiting some secret corners! Tours last approximately 1 hour and leave from the ground floor atrium, outside the Lending department.
Free but booking is essential.
Kirkstall Art Trail is an annual celebration of art. With exhibitions in unusual venues, a diverse range of creative crafts, and many activities available for all ages.
Join Friends of Middleton Park member John Newbould for a walk and talk about recusancy in Middleton.
St John's Church was originally built for the Nicholson family who lived at the Mansion in Roundhay Park. Although rather off the beaten track, the stories of some of the people buried there offer unusual insights into the history of North Leeds
Join local historians Wendy Grisedale and Val Crompton for a guided walk around the Adel Conservation Area.
This flat circular walk lasts about one and three-quarter hours and includes Adel Church and the Old Adel Rectory, York Gate House, Long Causeway and old cottages, old Adel Smithy and the old Adel School building. The walk will end at Adel Church which will be open for those who wish to visit between 13.45 and 16.00
Humphry Repton was the leading landscape gardener of his generation; discover the legacy of his work at Armley for Benjamin Gott.
Gotts Park Mansion was the home of Benjamin Gott, owner of Armley Mills and a leading figure in the Industrial Revolution. The Mansion is set in stunning parkland designed by Humphry Repton and is now the clubhouse for a golf course.
Your guides will be Clive Walton who is Head Greenkeeper, Secretary and Director of Gotts Park Golf Club and Dr Patrick Eyres author of 'On the Spot: The Yorkshire Red Books of Humphry Repton'.
Discover the fascinating character and history of the buildings, places and people who lived in Headingley Hill and Hyde Park in the cAompany of Tony Ray, a retired Town Planner.
Explore the Conservation Areas to view listed buildings (some 'at risk') and other heritage assets including green spaces. You will be encouraged to consider sympathetic and 'out of character' elements and opportunities for enhancement.
Join Roger Cliff, a local historian and member of Bramley History Society on a walk to rediscover the lost village of Bramley.
Bramley History Society was set up to preserve the memory of old Bramley as most of it was demolished in the late 60s and early 70s. Discover a wealth of local history and some remaining fine buildings on this fascinating heritage walk.
A warm welcome awaits you at this imposing Gurudwara, chairman Tarlokh Singh Dhajal, beautifully converted from a Ringtons Tea premises. Find out about the building and the Sikh faith, traditions and culture; includes a tour and refreshments.
Join Leeds guide Ken Goor for a walk rediscovering the architecture of the west side of the city centre.
Ken is one of the original Leeds Blue Badge Guides and has long been entertaining Leeds folk with his series of walks. This walk will feature many of the city's landmark buildings including the Met and Quebec Hotels, Park Square and St Paul's House, Leeds General Infirmary and the former Bank of England building.