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A waterwheel in action Earth Energies

Earth Energies

08 October 2022 - 31 December 2023

Venue: Thwaite Watermill

Created by Paul Ratcliff and Darren Wall, this 8 minute film features high quality audio recordings of the wildlife and machinery at Thwaite Watermill accompanied by images and animations.

A contemporary artwork by Charlotte Cullen on display in Leeds Art Gallery Any Work that Wanted Doing

Any Work that Wanted Doing

08 September 2023 - 31 December 2023

Venue: Leeds Industrial Museum

A new display bringing together disabled people’s voices, highlighting their contributions to history and contemporary culture.

People dressed in carnival outfits at Leeds West Indian Carnival The Bridge Project

The Bridge Project

01 October 2023 - 31 January 2024

Venue: Leeds City Museum

See a vibrant display of West Indian Carnival costumes which have been designed by a group of 18 year olds from East Leeds.

Leeds City Museum in violet and mint duo tone. Overlooked Legacies

Overlooked Legacies

17 October 2023 - 17 December 2023

Venue: Leeds City Museum

Overlooked Legacies is a free extended display of stories which we could not fit into the Overlooked exhibition.

Engineery

Engineery

27 October 2023 - 28 September 2025

Venue: Leeds Industrial Museum

A new exhibition opening on 27 October, celebrating the life and legacy of John Smeaton and civil engineering in its many forms.

A Seasonal Cornucopia

A Seasonal Cornucopia

01 December 2023 - 02 January 2024

Venue: Leeds Art Gallery

A diverse selection of works selected by members of the Leeds Art Gallery team. One artwork will be unwrapped and revealed each day in December at 12pm!

Elf decoration in a Christmas tree Elf Trail

Elf Trail

01 December 2023 - 07 January 2024

Venue: Leeds City Museum

Pick up a trail and spot Noel the runaway elf hiding around the museum.

decorated christmas tree with a star on top Christmas at Temple Newsam

Christmas at Temple Newsam

02 - 23 December 2023

Venue: Temple Newsam

Various times and dates available

Celebrate Christmas at Temple Newsam. Explore the beautifully decorated house and get in the festive spirit with themed crafts and activities.

Santa at Abbey House Museum Santa at the Museum

Santa at the Museum

02 - 23 December 2023

Venue: Abbey House Museum

Each weekend in December except Christmas Eve

Make magical memories with Santa at Abbey House Museum this Christmas. With traditionally decorated Victorian streets, silly hats for selfies, and a craft bag to take home.

A torso of a man and a sculpture work Motus Mori: CORPUS

Motus Mori: CORPUS

08 - 10 December 2023

Venue: Leeds Art Gallery

12pm and 2pm

A free living exhibition performance with Yorkshire Dance as part of Leeds 2023 Year of Culture.

Graffiti style illustration of a singer and DJ Hip Hop Workshop

Hip Hop Workshop

10 December 2023

Venue: Leeds City Museum

Monthly hip hop workshops taking place in our exhibition space on a range of topics, from DJing to art workshops.

Santa at Abbey House Museum Santa at the Museum

Santa at the Museum

10 December 2023

Venue: Abbey House Museum

Each weekend in December except Christmas Eve

Make magical memories with Santa at Abbey House Museum this Christmas. With traditionally decorated Victorian streets, silly hats for selfies, and a craft bag to take home.

Christmas decorations lying on a page of sheet music for a choir Carols at the Abbey

Carols at the Abbey

10 December 2023

Venue: Kirkstall Abbey

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Join us once again as the fantastic Heritage Singers, a 24 voice chamber choir based in Leeds, fill Kirkstall Abbey with song.

The grand hall at Temple Newsam House featuring paintings and decorative furniture, with ornate turquoise wallpaper, highly decorated ceiling, and wooden floors. Temple Newsam Historic House Tour

Temple Newsam Historic House Tour

12 - 15 December 2023

Venue: Temple Newsam

Various dates and allotted time slots - please see booking link

Take a historic tour of Temple Newsam House with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides, and discover the beautiful interiors that cover 500 years of history.

Crimson bedroom at Temple Newsam with ornate furniture, wallpaper and decorative art. Tea & talk club

Tea & talk club

13 December 2023

Venue: Temple Newsam

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Drop in for a free expert talk in the stunning surroundings of Temple Newsam House. This month Assistant Curator of Decorative Arts Caroline Newton walks us though what makes a house a home, and how this informs how we present a country house.

Pine cone decoration on a Christmas Tree Festive House Tour

Festive House Tour

14 December 2023

Venue: Temple Newsam

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Take a festive tour of Temple Newsam house and discover the stunning mansion dressed for Christmas. Festive refreshments included.

Pine cone decoration on a Christmas Tree Festive House Tour

Festive House Tour

15 December 2023

Venue: Temple Newsam

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Take a festive tour of Temple Newsam house and discover the stunning mansion dressed for Christmas. Festive refreshments included.

Santa at Abbey House Museum Santa at the Museum

Santa at the Museum

16 December 2023

Venue: Abbey House Museum

Each weekend in December except Christmas Eve

Make magical memories with Santa at Abbey House Museum this Christmas. With traditionally decorated Victorian streets, silly hats for selfies, and a craft bag to take home.

Santa at Abbey House Museum Santa at the Museum

Santa at the Museum

17 December 2023

Venue: Abbey House Museum

Each weekend in December except Christmas Eve

Make magical memories with Santa at Abbey House Museum this Christmas. With traditionally decorated Victorian streets, silly hats for selfies, and a craft bag to take home.

The grand hall at Temple Newsam House featuring paintings and decorative furniture, with ornate turquoise wallpaper, highly decorated ceiling, and wooden floors. Temple Newsam Historic House Tour

Temple Newsam Historic House Tour

19 - 20 December 2023

Venue: Temple Newsam

Various dates and allotted time slots - please see booking link

Take a historic tour of Temple Newsam House with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides, and discover the beautiful interiors that cover 500 years of history.

Santa at Abbey House Museum Santa at the Museum

Santa at the Museum

23 December 2023

Venue: Abbey House Museum

Each weekend in December except Christmas Eve

Make magical memories with Santa at Abbey House Museum this Christmas. With traditionally decorated Victorian streets, silly hats for selfies, and a craft bag to take home.

The grand hall at Temple Newsam House featuring paintings and decorative furniture, with ornate turquoise wallpaper, highly decorated ceiling, and wooden floors. Temple Newsam Historic House Tour

Temple Newsam Historic House Tour

26 - 30 December 2023

Venue: Temple Newsam

Various dates and allotted time slots - please see booking link

Take a historic tour of Temple Newsam House with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides, and discover the beautiful interiors that cover 500 years of history.

Two parents and two children smiling and holding a framed picture from the picture library The Picture Library

The Picture Library

25 - 28 January 2024

Venue: Leeds Art Gallery

Join us on the selection weekend to choose from hundreds of new original artworks to take away and hang up at home.

rectangular mirrors with pink ad blue borders arranged in rows, showing reflections of people, trees, and buildingsA detail from Hannah Starkey, Mirror – Untitled, September 2015, 2015. Arts Council Collection, Southbank Centre, London. © the artist. Found Cities, Lost Objects

Found Cities, Lost Objects

26 January 2024 - 21 April 2024

Venue: Leeds Art Gallery

Explore the urban environment through the eyes of women and gender nonconforming artists, curated by Turner Prize-winning Lubaina Himid CBE.

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ABBEY HOUSE MUSEUM

Opening Hours

Monday: closed
Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 5pm
Saturday: 12 – 5pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Last admission: 4.30pm

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Abbey Walk
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH

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LEEDS ART GALLERY

Opening Hours

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

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The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AA

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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

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Leeds City Museum
Millennium Square
Leeds
LS2 8BH

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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.

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Leeds Discovery Centre
Off Carlisle Road
Leeds
LS10 1LB

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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)

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Canal Road
Leeds
LS12 2QF

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KIRKSTALL ABBEY

Opening Hours

Monday: closed*
Tuesday – Sunday: 10am – 4pm
Last admission: 3.30pm

*Open Bank Holiday Mondays 10am – 4pm

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Abbey Road
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH

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LOTHERTON

Opening Hours

Open Daily

Estate opens: 8am
Hall: 10am – 5pm
Wildlife World: 10am – 4pm
Estate closes: 7pm
Last entry 45 mins before estate closing time

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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

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Temple Newsam Road
Leeds
LS15 0AE

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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

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Thwaite Lane
Stourton
Leeds
LS10 1RP

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