Engagement

The front of an old fashioned enveloped, addressed to Mr J J Cotman. It has a Norwich postmark on it and is written in very slanted writing.

Letters to John Joseph Cotman

Collections, Engagement, Fine Art, Volunteers

Discover the fascinating trove of letters from the archive of Sydney Kitson in Leeds Art Gallery.

A teacher is pointing at an object on a table and sitting with two pupils.

Teacher Training Research Shortlisted for National Creative Learning Guild Award

Educational partnerships, Engagement, Learning

Find out how we train arts savvy teachers for the future.

Cross-Dressing, Elopement and Travels with Percy Shelley: the extraordinary life of Margaret King

Collections, Engagement, Social History, Work experience

Whilst digitising our collection, we discovered a publication whose author has a very interesting history...

Leeds Migration Stories

Community, Educational partnerships, Engagement, Projects & Partnerships

Discover the colourful histories behind our city's many communities with David Harrison.

Growing for Colour: The Leeds Industrial Museum Gardens

Engagement, Volunteers

Every week, volunteers from the local community gather to work on and maintain the Colour Gardens at Leeds Industrial Museum.

The Preservative Party Visit Berlin

Behind the Scenes, Engagement, Youth

The Preservative Party, Leeds City Museum’s group for young volunteers, tell us about their recent trip to Berlin.

ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM

Opening Hours

Mon: closed
Tues – Fri: 10am – 5pm
Sat: 12 – 5pm
Sun: 10am – 5pm
Last admission: 4.30pm

Plan your visit

Address

Abbey Walk
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH

Ticket Provider

Location

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LEEDS ART GALLERY

Opening Hours

Mon: Closed
Tues -Sat: 10am – 5pm
Sun: 11am – 3pm

Plan your visit

Address

The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AA

Location

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LEEDS CITY MUSEUM

Opening Hours

Mon: closed (11am – 5pm on bank holidays)
Tues – Fri: 10am – 5pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 5pm

Plan your visit

Address

Leeds City Museum
Millennium Square
Leeds
LS2 8BH

Ticket Provider

Location

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LEEDS DISCOVERY CENTRE

Opening Hours

Visits by appointment/special event only.

Free public store tours are now available by booking in advance. Please call or email us.

Plan your visit

Address

Leeds Discovery Centre
Off Carlisle Road
Leeds
LS10 1LB

Location

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LEEDS INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM

Opening Hours

Mon: Closed (10am – 5pm on bank holiday Mondays)

Tues – Fri: 10am – 5pm

Sat – Sun: 12 – 5pm

Last admission one hour before closing.

Plan your visit

Address

Canal Road
Leeds
LS12 2QF

Location

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KIRKSTALL ABBEY

Opening Hours

Mon: closed (10am – 4pm on bank holidays)
Tues – Sun: 10am – 4.30pm
Last admission: 4pm

Plan your visit

Address

Abbey Road
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH

Ticket Provider

Location

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LOTHERTON

Opening Hours

Open Daily

Estate opens: 7.30am
Hall: Open (Downstairs only) 10am-5pm
Wildlife World: 10am – 5pm
Estate closes: 7pm
Last entry 45 mins before estate closing time

Plan your visit

Address

Lotherton Lane
Aberford
Leeds
LS25 3EB

Ticket Provider

Location

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TEMPLE NEWSAM

Opening Hours

House: Tues – Sun: 10.30am – 5pm
Home Farm: Tues – Sun: 10am – 5pm
Last entry 45 minutes before

Plan your visit

Address

Temple Newsam Road
Leeds
LS15 0AE

Book House tickets

Book Farm tickets

Location

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THWAITE WATERMILL

Address

Thwaite Lane
Stourton
Leeds
LS10 1RP

Location

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LOGOS, FOOTER LINKS, COPYRIGHT

Leeds City Council

Arts Council England

Leeds City Council

Arts Council England