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Share the story of ‘The Hungry Caterpillar’ by Eric Carle with puppets, laminated food and a hungry caterpillar dressing up outfit.
Tags: Early Years, Kirkstall Abbey, KS1
08 February 2019
Find out how life has changed over time for the residents of Temple Newsam House and discover how the wealthy and the servants lived in this lively interactive workshop.
Tags: Early Years, KS1, KS2, Local Leeds History, Medieval and Tudor, Temple Newsam
07 February 2019
Explore the Victorian Streets led by our bear hunter, following the paw prints to see what Albert the bear has been up to in the museum including Victorian washing and playing hopscotch.
Tags: Abbey House Museum, Early Years, Fairytales & Nursery, KS1, Local Leeds History, The Victorians
05 February 2019
Mr Sellit has been found dead in our Victorian Streets, covered in clues. Working with a Victorian detective, can your pupils use thinking skills to solve the clues and crack the case?
Tags: Abbey House Museum, Biology, Chemistry, KS2, Local Leeds History, Murder Mysteries, The Victorians
08 February 2019
Discover how animals are adapted to increase their chances of survival, through behavioural or physical/anatomical traits in this workshop at Wildlife World.
Tags: Biology, KS2, KS3, Lotherton, Wildlife World
10 September 2021
Find out all about penguins in this school workshop at Wildlife World for younger pupils.
Tags: Biology, Early Years, Lotherton, Wildlife World
09 March 2022
Get up close to animals from around the world. Learn about adaptations, habitats and evolution by investigating a birds, insects and exotic animal skeletons and seeing our 800,000 scientific specimens.
Tags: Biology, KS2 KS3, KS4, KS5, Leeds Discovery Centre
11 February 2019
Explore our archaeology collections. An action-packed adventure where pupils step into the mummified person, Nesyamun, seek real Ancient Egyptian treasures and mummify Suny the Egyptian boy.
Tags: Ancient Egyptians, Early Years, KS1, KS2, Leeds City Museum
08 February 2019
This popular workshop delves into our archaeology collections. Immerse your class in the achievements of this civilization by coming face-to-face with Ancient Greek pottery and riches.
Tags: Ancient Greeks, KS2, Leeds City Museum
Are you ready for a Roman quest in Yorkshire? Experience the ‘Romanisation’ of Britain by delving into the past, handling real Roman objects and using evidence to find the Romans in Yorkshire.
Tags: KS2, Leeds City Museum, Romans in Yorkshire
09 February 2019
Use metal detectors to discover Leeds’ Anglo-Saxon gold jewellery, search for evidence of Christian conversion on stone crosses, and discover Northumbrian kings on tiny coins.
Tags: Anglo Saxons, KS2, Leeds City Museum, Local Leeds History
Take a walk on the wild side and get up close to our natural science displays. Animals and skulls will be brought out especially for you!
Tags: Biology, Early Years, KS1, KS2, Leeds City Museum
08 February 2019
Specialist-led workshops to develop and improve skills in a specific arts practice or Arts Award. Options include drawing, painting, conceptual art, music and creative writing.
Tags: Craft and Design, KS3, KS4, KS5, Leeds Art Gallery, Materials, Portraits, Visual Literacy
11 February 2019
This session is full of fun art activities designed to help pupils to understand and explore our wonderful ruins, including making rubbings, sketching, calligraphy and illuminated letters.
Tags: Early Years, Kirkstall Abbey, KS1, Materials
05 February 2019
What toys did children get in their stockings in the past? What did it mean if you got coal in your stocking? Discover how the Victorians invented many of our Christmas traditions.
Tags: Abbey House Museum, KS1
08 February 2019
Develop chronological understanding with a difference! Pupils become the heads of a giant timeline, from Stone Age to modern day.
Tags: KS2, Leeds City Museum, Local Leeds History
09 February 2019
Pupils become ‘mini-zoologists’ during this session as we group animals by their characteristics – invertebrates and vertebrates like mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish.
Tags: Biology, KS1, KS2, Lotherton, Wildlife World
06 July 2023
Issue focused workshop using carefully selected artworks to initiate exploration of culture within the wider world and support reflection on attributes needed to manage growing-up and adulthood.
Tags: Craft and Design, KS3, KS4, Leeds Art Gallery, Materials, Portraits, Visual Literacy
11 February 2019
This fun interactive session provides a unique opportunity for all to try on replica costume and discover the hidden messages in the material about status, wealth and life in Tudor England.
Tags: KS2, Local Leeds History, Medieval and Tudor, Temple Newsam
07 February 2019
Explore Queen Elizabeth I’s Tudor world with a tour around the house, spotting Tudor clues and discovering how Elizabethan explorers changed the world.
Tags: KS1, KS2, Temple Newsam
16 June 2023
Become a nature detective and get hands on with local flora and fauna in our outdoor workshop investigating the natural and man-made habitats of the Lotherton estate.
Tags: Biology, Early Years, KS2, Lotherton, SEND
16 October 2023
ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM
Opening Hours
Mon: closed
Tues – Fri: 10am – 5pm
Sat: 12 – 5pm
Sun: 10am – 5pm
Last admission: 4.30pm
Address
Abbey Walk
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH
Ticket Provider
LEEDS CITY MUSEUM
Opening Hours
Mon: closed (11am – 5pm on bank holidays)
Tues – Fri: 10am – 5pm
Sat & Sun: 11am – 5pm
Address
Leeds City Museum
Millennium Square
Leeds
LS2 8BH
Ticket Provider
KIRKSTALL ABBEY
Opening Hours
Mon: closed (10am – 4pm on bank holidays)
Tues – Sun: 10am – 4.30pm
Last admission: 4pm
Address
Abbey Road
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH
Ticket Provider
LOTHERTON
Opening Hours
Open Daily
Estate opens: 7.30am
Café: 9am – 5pm, hot food finishes 45 mins beforeÂ
Hall:Â Open (Downstairs only) 10am-5pm
Wildlife World: 10am – 5pm
Estate closes: October: 7pm
November: 6pm
23 Nov – 24th Dec: 7pm
24th Dec – 28th Feb: 6pm
March: 7pm
April onwards: 8pm
Last entry 45 mins before estate closing time
Address
Lotherton Lane
Aberford
Leeds
LS25 3EB
Ticket Provider
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