Come with us on an enchanting Christmas journey as Thackray is transformed into a stunning winter wonderland throughout December.
‘Twas the night before Christmas
When all through the land
The sick were still cared for, by an NHS hand.'
Embark on a foodie adventure through Europe's biggest indoor market!
Join us every Saturday for a two-hour highlights Walking Tour of Leeds. Discover what makes Leeds the exciting city it is today.
LEEDS - A VIBRANT MODERN CITY WITH A RICH INDUSTRIAL PAST
Explore hidden corners, reveal the story, and delve a little deeper into its richly layered history
Leeds Open Studios brings together artists and organisations from across the city, not just the city centre. Discover the vast amount of creative talent Leeds has to offer and wander around venues usually closed to the public.
A wonderful opportunity to experience what Leeds has to offer in terms of small and/or independent arts studios. As well as exhibitions of what various creatives of Leeds and surrounding areas have been making.
Meet artists, explore their studio spaces, purchase one of a kind piece, discover new skills and immerse yourself in a day of culture.
Artist Poppy-Lee Jennings has sculpted a mini forest full of fungi and hidden them around Left Bank Leeds. Join us for this art scavenger hunt, spot some beautiful mushrooms and learn a little about fungi and foraging too!
Every forager will receive a blank foraging guide to fill out, pencils for field studies, and a map that will give you clues and help you find all the mushrooms in our space. If you follow the clues find all the mushrooms on the list then you'll be entered into a prize draw at the end of the day.
A Spine-Chilling Halloween Experience at Lotherton for brave souls aged 8 to 15
This Halloween, Lotherton invites all thrill-seekers to step into the pages of twisted fairy tales where happily ever afters don’t exist.
Once Upon a Nightmare is an immersive scare event that transforms the serene grounds and gardens of Lotherton into a haunting world where your favourite fairy tale characters live out their darkest versions of reality.
Step into the enchanting world of "The Christmas Experience" at Lotherton!
Visit Santa’s snow filled North Pole for a magical experience with the main man and the elves. Join Mrs Claus in the enchanting Elf Village, ready to share her delightful tales about life at the North Pole and visit Santa’s elves for fun craft activities.
Take a stroll through the magical, interactive Festive Woodland Walk, discover the hidden Fairy Dell and marvel in the splendour of Lotherton Hall.
Leeds has a rich library history which is visible in its current libraries. This walking tour, led by travel and culture writer Debbie Rolls, will visit five diverse library spaces in Leeds City Centre ranging from the historic to modern, including academic libraries, public libraries and a subscription library.
A Winter’s Trail at Skelton Grange Environment Centre
Our annual winter fundraising event is a magical celebration of light in our darkest month. Wander along a candlelit trail in the woods and gardens at Skelton Grange and get a sneak peek at the illuminated miniature village around the grounds. At the end of the trail, there will be campfires and activities in the woods. The event is often described as magical and awe inspiring, with many people returning year after year. We hope you will be one of them!
Together we celebrate life.
Join us with your family and friends for the 7 Locks Walk where we invite you to celebrate life, whether it is lives lost, people who have supported you within your own life or the NHS who take care of lives.
This a beautiful 4.4 mile (7km) walk, starting at Kirkstall Forge and ending at Granary Wharf, where we can come together as a community to honour, remember and celebrate.
This event is open to all, including wheelchair users, families and pets.
On the Day:
9:30am Meet at Kirkstall Forge – registration