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Sound Walk Zine Making Workshop

Join us for a unique creative experience blending sound, mindfulness, and art!

Guided by conceptual artist Delilah Sykes, this workshop invites you to explore the world around you through deep listening and creative expression. We’ll kick things off with a group sound walk through Burley Park and the surrounding area, where the group will capture the ambient sounds of the environment using recording equipment. It's all about following your ears, tuning into your surroundings, and embracing the power of mindful listening.

Heritage Walk with Joe Williams

As part of the 3rd edition of the Leeds International African Arts Festival LIAAF 2025! Leeds has untold stories waiting for you to find them.

Walk through the city’s past and see Leeds in a way you never have before. Led by Leeds Black History Walk (LBHW), this experience pulls back the curtain on hidden Black histories, from ancient African legacies to forgotten landmarks that shaped the city. This is history that demands to be seen, heard, and felt.

What’s waiting for you:

Stories that challenge everything you thought you knew about Leeds

Bat Walk at Temple Newsam

Meet in the courtyard for tea and biscuits. There is a 1/2 hr natural history slide talk followed by a quiz and some videos.

After an introduction to the use of Bat detectors there is a guided walk approximately two miles in length.

The route is reasonably accessible mostly on tarmac paths. A variety of roosting and feeding habitats are covered.

In the past about five species of bat have been encountered engaged in a variety of natural behaviour.

Smeaton Tour at Temple Newsam

John Smeaton was the greatest civil engineer of the 18th century and founder of the profession in Britain.  

This tour explores the grounds of Temple Newsam for remaining evidence of Smeaton’s pump and ventures inside the house to view the surviving well, not normally on view to the public.

£8.  Booking essential. See Tickets below.

Fungus Foray at Temple Newsam

Guided walk for families and beginners looking at Fungi at Temple Newsam. 

The walk aims to find examples of all the major genus of fungi so that the participants can more quickly identify all kinds of mushrooms.

The walk is about 3 miles and covers woodlands, grasslands, and a variety of different habitats. There is an introduction to picking, collecting, identifying and advice on edibility.

Temple Newsam Rooftop Experience

Explore Temple Newsam House and Estate as you’ve never seen them before.  The experience starts with and introduction to this stunning house and collections – including a visit to the cellars!  You will then go behind the scenes and make your way up to the roof.  Once on the roof you will see spectacular views of the Estate and Leeds beyond.  Learn about the largest external inscription in Britain and view it from a unique angle.  Take photos of the views or simply enjoy this exclusive experience.

Heritage Tour of Leeds Central Library

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.

This is a Leeds Libraries event, to keep up to date with further events please follow us on social media @leedslibraries and sign up to Leeds Libraries Newsletter  

We are always happy to welcome you, find your closest library or get in touch: leeds.gov.uk/libraries