Join us for a walk around our three great squares to trace the history and development of Leeds from the Georgian period through to the twenty-first century.

A walking tour of the city centre, taking in the historic sites of Victorian circus venues.

Every Spring, blossom declares the arrival of brighter days to come. Together with the National Trust and Fruit Works, Love Leeds Parks invites you to enjoy blossom’s fleeting beauty and celebrate all the good it can do – for people and for nature. 

Explore some of the city’s best blossom spots using the Leeds in Blossom map, or join your friends and neighbours in celebrating the changing seasons at a Blossom-inspired community event. 

Join us for a nostalgic journey through Leeds as part of Leeds Civic Trust’s 60th birthday celebrations! 

The Leeds See Your City Tour offers a unique opportunity to rediscover the city’s history and development, all while travelling aboard a vintage 1962 Leeds Daimler Double Decker bus, complete with a 1960s style packed lunch to enjoy during the tour!

Discover Leeds' queer music & nightlife history on a group walking tour of the city centre.

Where did Soft Cell's Marc Almond hear his first disco tune? Why did people stick money to the floor in The New Penny? And what happened when a bunch of lesbians wanted to start a pool tournament?

Find out, and discover the history of Leeds's queer music and nightlife scenes, on this new walking tour of Leeds City Centre.

A one hour walking tour exploring the dark history of Otley.

Discover who hobbles the cobbles of the seemingly quaint medieval market town of Otley. Meet your ghoulish guide by the market square's famous Jubilee Clock, and brave the dark side. Graveyards, historic pubs and spooky churches are among the quirky sites visited throughout this tour, which runs every Saturday evening.

Hear spooky stories that the guidebooks wouldn't dare to tell as you walk around in the darker hours

Starting at the iconic entrance of the University of Leeds, this three-hour tour is run by It's The Beer Talking, a new business established by beer writer Simon Jenkins and event organiser and former Tetley's PR officer Nicky Massen.

Starting in the shadow of the Black Prince, in City Square, this three-hour tour is run by It's The Beer Talking, a new business established by beer writer Simon Jenkins and event organiser and former Tetley's PR officer Nicky Massen.

You’ll learn how our city is still shaped by its 13th century geography, how it was the scene of audacious industrial espionage, the key role it played in the birth of a global entertainment industry – and about an extraordinary human auction, where people were sold to the highest bidder, a little over a century ago.

One of the best ways to access and see our amazing collections is to enjoy our behind-the-scenes tours. From toucans and telephones, to meteorites and masks, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

This event is give what you can. We don't want price to be a barrier to a great experience. Simply pick the price you can give and enjoy your visit.

Please email discovery.centre@leeds.gov.uk if you have any access needs you think we should be aware of.