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Orbit 94 Photography Exhibition

ORBIT 94 is a photography exhibition that captures the heady days of legendary techno club, THE ORBIT at The Afterdark in Morley, Leeds in 1994.

Featuring many previously unseen images, ORBIT 94 is an authentic slice of Northern nightlife culture. 

Between 1990 and 2003, THE ORBIT was considered one of the best techno clubs in the world, attracting the world’s greatest DJs including Sven Väth, Richie Hawtin and Jeff Mills alongside the best of UK talent. 

Adventures of a Wildlife Photographer - Simon Roy

Images and stories from some of my best wildlife encounters.

Simon says "I am an award-winning wildlife photographer based in Wetherby, Yorkshire, UK. I hope to expose the beautiful, fragile, yet enduring nature of our British wildlife. My work is widely published and has been highly commended in the British Wildlife Photography Awards, International Garden Photographer of the Year, and Bird Photographer of the Year competitions.

Specialised Beginner's Photography Workshop- RSPB St Aidan's

Unlock the secrets of your camera and embark on a journey into the captivating world of photography with our Specialised Beginners' Photography Workshop!

Join us for an immersive experience where you'll master the intricacies of lighting, composition and more, empowering you to capture breathtaking natural moments.

Unleash your creativity with our knowledgeable guides, turning your passion for photography into stunning images on your very own phone or camera.

Back and Forth – 1960s & 1970s Photography Trail

To celebrate our 60th anniversary, we are pleased to present a city centre photography trail, showing street scenes from 1960s & 1970s Leeds.

‘Back and Forth’ is a six stop photography trail showing street photography from the 1960s and 1970s. Swing by the locations below and search for our photograph in their window. The photographs show the location on the trail 50-60 years ago. Spot the similarities and the differences in what you see around you, and what you see in the photograph.

The trail will run until mid-September 2025. The stops on the trail are:

Melanie & The Miners’ Strike - Book Launch

Join us at Village for the launch of Melanie & The Miners' Strike, a Leeds throwback in a photo book of nights out in the mid 80s.

Melanie & The Miners' Strike is edited by Victoria P Gill using images from of Bali Hai, Tiffany’s and the Warehouse from 1984, taken by her mum Melanie in the '80s.

Come and reminisce or explore this snapshot of 1980s Leeds, meet Melanie, Victoria and friends.

Lions and Tigers and Bears with Gordon Buchanan

Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchanan will hit the road again in 2026, continuing the success of his biggest ever live tour – Lions and Tigers and Bears.

Join Gordon as he recounts thrilling encounters with pandas, grizzlies, tigers, jaguars and more.  Learn about the heart-stopping moments, the mud, sweat, and tears, and the tender interactions that have shaped his extraordinary career.

The Power of Photography

When we first pick up a camera, our main aim is usually to master the settings and learn how to compose a photograph. Once these techniques have been mastered, many will settle into a comfort zone, following the same processes over and over again, but then, they may find themselves becoming frustrated and end up in a creative rut.

There is so much more to discover about photography and this talk is a window into how we can tap into it.