Grounds of Leeds Industrial Museum
Nestled on the edge of the River Aire in Armley, the location of Leeds Industrial Museum played an important part in it's history as one of the largest woollen mills in the 19th century. It's grounds today offer a tranquil, family-friendly space to explore.
Picnic Grounds
Explore our new picnic grounds during your visit, where you’ll find wheelchair accessible picnic tables, lovely green spaces, and some of our larger objects stored amongst the nature.
Recently protected by flood walls and situated in the grounds of Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills, discover why the mill was built next to the River Aire and Leeds Liverpool Canal, see the entrance to the air raid shelter that kept the mill workers safe during the Second World War, and explore a little bit of nature on the outskirts of the city.
The Colour Garden
Explore the vivid blossoms of the colour garden, our award-winning, volunteer co-ordinated space filled with flowers used to create traditional dyes.
Our dedicated volunteer group from Hyde Park Source have been volunteering in our garden for over 10 years.
Turn right at the museum entrance and follow the cobbled pathway to discover our old cottage garden, The Colour Garden.
