Tag: Biology

Workshops

Living in the Dark

Biology, KS1, KS2, Lotherton, Wildlife World

Find out how animals adapt to live in the dark in this nocturnal schools workshop with Wildlife World at Lotherton.

Rocks and Fossils

Biology, Chemistry, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5, Leeds Discovery Centre

Where do rocks come from? How are rocks classified? What are fossils and where are they found?

Science in the workplace: Behind the scenes

Biology, Chemistry, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5, Leeds Discovery Centre

Find out about real science in the workplace! See how science is integral to museums from storage to object preservation and cleaning.

Amazing Animals

Biology, KS2, KS3, KS4, KS5, Leeds Discovery Centre

Get up close to animals from around the world. In this workshop pupils will learn about adaptations, habitats and evolution by investigating a variety of birds, insects and exotic animal skeletons before visiting our store, where we keep over 800,000 natural science specimens.

Back to Nature

Biology, KS1, KS2, Thwaite Watermill

See the natural sciences in action! Explore Thwaite Island as a habitat for butterflies and micro-habitats for local wildlife.

Snow animal adventures – available in winter

Biology, Early Years, KS1, Leeds City Museum

How did the Snow Leopard get his spots? Why does the Polar Bear have such small ears? How does the Sea Lion keep warm?

ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM

Opening Hours

Monday: closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 5pm
Saturday: 12 – 5pm
Sunday: 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

Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: 11am – 3pm

Plan your visit

Address

The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AA

Location

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LEEDS CITY MUSEUM

Opening Hours

Monday: closed*
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am – 5pm

*Open Bank Holiday Mondays 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 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 (open bank holiday Mondays only 10am-5pm)

Tues – Fri: 10am – 5pm

Sat – Sun: 12 – 5pm

(last admission one hour before)

Plan your visit

Address

Canal Road
Leeds
LS12 2QF

Location

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KIRKSTALL ABBEY

Opening Hours

Monday: closed*
Tuesday – Sunday: 10am – 4.30pm
Last admission: 4pm

*Open Bank Holiday Mondays 10am – 4pm

Plan your visit

Address

Abbey Road
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH

Ticket Provider

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LOTHERTON

Opening Hours

Open Daily

Estate opens: 8am
Hall: 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

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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

Buy House tickets

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Location

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THWAITE WATERMILL

Opening Hours

Mon – Fri: closed (open 10am – 4pm during the school holidays)

Sat – Sun: 12 – 4pm

Last admission: 3pm

Plan your visit

Address

Thwaite Lane
Stourton
Leeds
LS10 1RP

Location

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