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Low Cost

Find low cost events at our 8 venues across Leeds.

Agenda

Mini Musicians Trail

Leeds City Museum

Sat 14 Feb 11:00 - Sun 28 Jun 16:00

Search high and low for mini mannequins in the Music Leeds Us exhibition. Can you find a miniature Wedding Present singing on a tiny microphone, or a small alien inspired by The Mekons?

Leeds City Museum
Family

School Holiday

Drop-in

Low Cost
Sat 14 Feb

-

Sun 28 Jun

From 11:00

Give What You Can
Story Time

Temple Newsam Home Farm

Mon 8 Jun - Mon 7 Sep

Story Time Mondays, cosy tales, big smiles, and a whole day of farm fun waiting for you.

Temple Newsam

Temple Newsam Home Farm
Family

Low Cost

Included in Admission
Mon 8 Jun

-

Mon 7 Sep

Included in Admission
Toddler Farm Tours

Temple Newsam Home Farm

Mon 8 Jun - Mon 7 Sep

Make Mondays magical with our Toddler Farm Tours, let curious minds meet the animals.

Temple Newsam

Temple Newsam Home Farm
Family

Tour

Low Cost

Included in Admission
Mon 8 Jun

-

Mon 7 Sep

Included in Admission
Play Barn SEND Sessions

Temple Newsam Home Farm

Wed 10 Jun - Wed 2 Sep

Join us for a calmer, quieter SEND session in the Play Barn.

Temple Newsam

Temple Newsam Home Farm
Family

Drop-in

Low Cost

Included in Admission
Wed 10 Jun

-

Wed 2 Sep

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Creatures Songtime for Under 5s

Leeds City Museum

Wed 10 Jun Multiple times

Join singer-songwriter Nicky Bray for these family-friendly interactive singing storytelling sessions.

Leeds City Museum
Family

Under 5s

Low Cost
Wed 10 Jun

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Rhythm Time

Temple Newsam Home Farm

Thu 11 Jun - Thu 3 Sep

Join us for Rhythm Time, a lively, multi‑sensory music and singing session for babies, toddlers and pre‑schoolers.

Temple Newsam

Temple Newsam Home Farm
Family

Drop-in

Low Cost

Included in Admission
Thu 11 Jun

-

Thu 3 Sep

Included in Admission
Meet & Make

Every second Friday of the month, 1pm - 3pm

Leeds Art Gallery

Fri 12 Jun and Fri 10 Jul

Explore the exhibitions and displays through the art of making, meet new people and learn something new. Drop-in, every Friday in term-time.

Leeds Art Gallery
Adult Talks, Tours and Workshops

Community

Drop-in

Workshop

Low Cost
Fri 12 Jun

and

Fri 10 Jul

More info
Family Fun Fest

Temple Newsam Estate

Sat 20 Jun and Sun 21 Jun

Packed with local food, artisan stalls, and fun filled attractions for all ages

Temple Newsam

Temple Newsam Estate
Family

Low Cost
Sat 20 Jun

and

Sun 21 Jun

Free
1940's Weekend

Lotherton

Sat 20 Jun and Sun 21 Jun

Join us for our 1940's themed weekend and experience the sounds and sights of this decade.

Lotherton
Family

Low Cost

Included in Admission
Sat 20 Jun

and

Sun 21 Jun

Included in Admission
Tea and Talk

Temple Newsam

Wed 24 Jun - Wed 16 Dec

Join our friendly tea and talk sessions on the last Wednesday of the month.

Temple Newsam

Temple Newsam House
Adult Talks, Tours and Workshops

Community

Drop-in

Talk

Low Cost
Wed 24 Jun

-

Wed 16 Dec

Free
Stitch Art

Leeds Art Gallery

Wed 1 Jul - Wed 2 Dec

Take a closer look at artworks in our collections and exhibitions to help inspire your own textile art. Join us on the first Wednesday of every month.

Leeds Art Gallery
Adult Talks, Tours and Workshops

Community

Workshop

Low Cost
Wed 1 Jul

-

Wed 2 Dec

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Artisan Fayre

Temple Newsam Estate

Sun 5 Jul - Sun 4 Oct

Where flavour, craft, and community come alive

Temple Newsam

Temple Newsam Estate
Family

Community

Low Cost
Sun 5 Jul

-

Sun 4 Oct

Free
1152 Club: Talks at Abbey House Museum

Abbey House Museum

Tue 7 Jul - Tue 1 Dec

The 1152 Club is a history and heritage talks series for people aged 55 and over, held at Abbey House Museum. Join us on the first Tuesday of every month 10.15am - 11.15am.

Abbey House Museum
Adult Talks, Tours and Workshops

Community

Talk

Low Cost
Tue 7 Jul

-

Tue 1 Dec

Free
Fruity Fun Felt Crafts

Lotherton

Sat 11 Jul 11:00 - 15:00

Inspired by our exhibition 'Botanically Beautiful: Art and Design Inspired by Nature', we will be crafting with felt in a family workshop.

Lotherton

Lotherton Hall
Family

Drop-in

Workshop

Low Cost
Sat 11 Jul

11:00 - 15:00

More info
Plant Power: Summer at Temple Newsam

Temple Newsam Estate

Sat 18 Jul 09:00 - Mon 31 Aug 17:00

Along with the House we will be celebrating Plant Power throughout the summer.

Temple Newsam

Temple Newsam Estate
Family

School Holiday

Low Cost

Included in Admission
Sat 18 Jul

-

Mon 31 Aug

From 09:00

Included in Admission
Craft Markets

Temple Newsam

Sun 19 Jul - Sun 22 Nov

Craft Market weekends with stalls from local makers and producers.

Temple Newsam

Temple Newsam House
Family

Low Cost
Sun 19 Jul

-

Sun 22 Nov

Free
Summer Store Tours

Leeds Discovery Centre

Mon 20 Jul - Wed 26 Aug

Be amazed by our museum collection store with 1.3 million objects this summer!

Leeds Discovery Centre
Family

School Holiday

Tour

Low Cost
Mon 20 Jul

-

Wed 26 Aug

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Summer Holidays: Plant Power!

Temple Newsam House and Home Farm

Wed 22 Jul 10:30 - Wed 26 Aug 17:00

This summer, Temple Newsam House bursts into bloom with Plant Power!

Temple Newsam

Temple Newsam House
Family

School Holiday

Drop-in

Low Cost

Included in Admission
Wed 22 Jul

-

Wed 26 Aug

From 10:30

Included in Admission
Summer Stride

Temple Newsam Estate

Wed 22 Jul 10:30 - Wed 12 Aug 10:30

Gather in the Stable Courtyard before heading out into the centuries-old parkland for a gentle guided walk through the landscape in Summer.

Special Event
Family

Tour

Low Cost
Wed 22 Jul

-

Wed 12 Aug

From 10:30

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Puzzles & Riddles Trail

Leeds City Museum

Sat 25 Jul 11:00 - Sun 30 Aug 17:00

Find the giant puzzle pieces hidden around the museum. Choose your trail level - the simpler 'I spy', or take on the extra challenge of solving riddles and cracking the final code! Enter our summer prize draw too.

Leeds City Museum
School Holiday

Drop-in

Low Cost
Sat 25 Jul

-

Sun 30 Aug

From 11:00

Give What You Can
Summer of Play - Step into the Game

Leeds City Museum

Sat 25 Jul 11:00 - Sun 30 Aug 16:00

Join us at Leeds City Museum for a Summer of Play!

Leeds City Museum
Family

School Holiday

Under 5s

Drop-in

Low Cost

Included in Admission
Sat 25 Jul

-

Sun 30 Aug

From 11:00

Give What You Can
Festival of Archaeology: Floral Tile Crafts

STORE TOUR AND WORKSHOP

Leeds Discovery Centre

Tue 28 Jul - Thu 30 Jul

Celebrate the national Festival of Archaeology celebrations with floral tile crafts inspired by our collection.

Leeds Discovery Centre
Family

School Holiday

Workshop

Tour

Low Cost
Tue 28 Jul

-

Thu 30 Jul

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Pot a Plant

Temple Newsam Estate

Wed 29 Jul 13:00 - 15:00

Give your growing space a vibrant boost and pot up a delphinium

GA - 500 Capacity
Family

School Holiday

Low Cost
Wed 29 Jul

13:00 - 15:00

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Family Board Games

Leeds City Museum

Thu 30 Jul 13:00 - 15:00

Join Ann from Cards or Die for some family board gaming fun (from ages 5 to 105)

Leeds City Museum
Family

School Holiday

Under 5s

Low Cost
Thu 30 Jul

13:00 - 15:00

Give What You Can
Craft a Cardboard Game

Leeds City Museum

Tue 4 Aug 10:00 - Thu 6 Aug 13:00

Get crafty with us. There'll be a pick and mix of recyclable materials. Perhaps you'll make a cardboard hoopla ring toss, or design your very own puzzle.

Leeds City Museum
Family

School Holiday

Under 5s

Drop-in

Workshop

Low Cost
Tue 4 Aug

-

Thu 6 Aug

From 10:00

Give What You Can
Amazing Animals Week

STORE TOUR AND WORKSHOP

Leeds Discovery Centre

Tue 11 Aug - Thu 13 Aug

Explore our Natural Science collection with our curators to discover amazing animals.

Leeds Discovery Centre
Family

School Holiday

Workshop

Tour

Low Cost
Tue 11 Aug

-

Thu 13 Aug

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Puppet Theatre: Dame Judy and Mr. Punchinello

Leeds City Museum

Tue 11 Aug Multiple times

Punch and Judy join us from Grandly Strange Puppet Theatre, performances are drop-in at 11am, 1pm and 2pm.

Leeds City Museum
Family

Under 5s

Drop-in

Low Cost

Included in Admission
Tue 11 Aug

Give What You Can
In the Frame: World Photography Week

STORE TOUR AND WORKSHOP

Leeds Discovery Centre

Tue 18 Aug - Thu 20 Aug

To celebrate World Photography Week join us for a range of photography-inspired crafts and store tour.

Leeds Discovery Centre
Family

School Holiday

Workshop

Tour

Low Cost
Tue 18 Aug

-

Thu 20 Aug

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Music Around the World

STORE TOUR AND WORKSHOP

Leeds Discovery Centre

Tue 25 Aug - Thu 27 Aug

Learn about music across the world with objects from our World Cultures collections - then build your own musical instruments from found objects.

Leeds Discovery Centre
Family

School Holiday

Workshop

Talk

Tour

Low Cost
Tue 25 Aug

-

Thu 27 Aug

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An Evening with Lisa Holdsworth: TV Writer from Leeds

Abbey House Museum

Wed 2 Sep 18:30 - 20:00

Join us in our stunning Gatehouse for this special evening focusing on Lisa's career highlights and writing journey, with a Q & A. Includes a complimentary alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink.

Abbey House Museum
Adult Talks, Tours and Workshops

Community

Talk

Low Cost
Wed 2 Sep

18:30 - 20:00

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Abbey House Museum Memories: The 2026 Alastair Laurence Lecture

Abbey House Museum

Fri 11 Sep 10:00 - 11:15

In 2027, Abbey House will mark 100 years as a museum. In the lead –up we aim to capture people’s memories of this unique space, from the building and its displays to the people who worked and visited here.

Abbey House Museum
Adult Talks, Tours and Workshops

Tour

Low Cost
Fri 11 Sep

10:00 - 11:15

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Heritage Open Day

Leeds Industrial Museum

Fri 11 Sep 11:00 - Sun 13 Sep 15:00

Join us for a free day during Heritage Open Days Festival.

Leeds Industrial Museum
Drop-in

Low Cost
Fri 11 Sep

-

Sun 13 Sep

From 11:00

Free
Dead Plants Discovery Day

Heritage Open Week - Special Saturday Opening

Leeds Discovery Centre

Sat 12 Sep 16:00

Join us for short tours of our collection store, with a focus on the Natural Science Collection and the work of the Dead Plant Society.

Leeds Discovery Centre

General Admission
Adult Talks, Tours and Workshops

Tour

Low Cost
Sat 12 Sep

16:00

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