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Supported by the generosity of the Dorset Foundation Until Sunday 17th June 2012. Free entry.
Pharaoh: King of Egypt features over 130 breathtaking objects from the British Museum’s collection, and explores the different roles of the Pharaoh, as head of state, chief priest and commander of the army.
Pharaoh: King of Egypt
Keep up to date with all our events, exhibitions and activities throughout the year by joining our mailing list. Email your name, postcode and email address to museumsmailinglist@leeds.gov.uk
Leeds City Museum
Friends of Leeds Museums
Saturday 5th May until Sunday 24th June 2012. Small admission charge applies (please check website).
Featuring portraits of Queen Elizabeth II by royal photographer Cecil Beaton, this exhibition on tour from the Victoria and Albert Museum celebrates Her Majesty in her role as princess, monarch and mother. Leeds City Museum
Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration Thursday 19th April until Sunday 15th July 2012. Free entry.
Bedtime Stories - Chapter One
Shringar The Ornamental beauty of South Asia
Temple Newsam
Leeds City Museum
The restoration of the Queen Anne State Bed a celebratory tale of a dilapidated bed returned to glory. Until 1st May 2012.
A display in the Leeds Story Gallery celebrating Asian music and dance curated by South Asian Arts UK.
Friday 20th July until Sunday 13th January 2013. Free entry.
Explore how objects from around the world have travelled to Leeds. An exhibition led by young people, inspired by Yorkshire’s world collections and part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad. Leeds City Museum
Treasured! Smuggled, stolen, saved?
Until Thursday 31st January 2013. Free entry (Normal admission charge applies).
Leeds City Museum
Collection displays
Bedtime Stories - Chapter Two
Visit a home of the 1970s and look back at the decade through its popular culture, from the music of the Bay City Rollers, to the Iron Lady’s ascent to power.
Leeds Art Gallery
Temple Newsam
2012 is the centenary of Leeds Art Fund and work from the collection will be displayed alongside pieces from the Arts Council collection. Friday 23rd March until August
What did people wear in bed? How did they make a bed? And just what did they get up to in the bedroom? Raunchy prints, grand beds and glamorous nightwear between 1650 to 1850.
2012. Free entry.
An exhibition exploring fashion and furnishing styles from 1837 - 1901, from gothic to aesthetic and exotic, to arts and craft.
Events and exhibitions guide April - July 2012
From Tuesday 15th May 2012. Free entry (Normal admission charge applies).
Silver 70s
Until Sunday 22nd April 2012. Free entry.
For just £15 per year you can enjoy free admission to many of the city’s museums, receive regular newsletters and join us for social events. Contact Laura Taggart Tel: 0113 258 8974 or laurataggart@yahoo.com.
Our new gift shop at Leeds Art Gallery
Leeds Art Fund
what’s on
There are many opportunities to volunteer with Leeds Museums and Galleries including conserving our collections, supporting community projects and greeting our visitors. Tel: 0113 2141548 or email volunteer@leeds.gov.uk.
Volunteering
Until Sunday 15th April 2012. Free entry.
Lotherton Hall
Leeds Art Gallery
A celebration of sporting success and the bright lights of the stage, focussing on Leeds’ stars and performers.
This exhibition celebrates outstanding early paintings alongside recent work. Flashback is a major series of exhibitions from the Arts Council Collection.
The Victorian Look Book
Gary Hume: Flashback
Exhibitions
Until 31st December 2012. Free entry. (Normal admission charge applies)
Friday 11th May until Sunday 26th August 2012. Free entry.
This exhibition examines paintings from the last decade when Rae began to explore new visual conventions, mixing graphic and cartoon imagery with abstract marks and spontaneous gestures. Leeds Art Gallery
Fiona Rae - Maybe you can live on the moon in the next century Thursday 10th May until Saturday 28th July. Free entry (Normal admission charge applies).
Performance Tales from platform, pitch and podium
Mary Lord Paintings
Abbey House
New work from this famous Leeds artist. Lotherton Hall
Regular events FREE Step back in time and explore the Victorian streets of Abbey House Museum, a family friendly fun day out. Admission: Adult £3.80, child £1.70, conc £2.80
(20% LeedsCard / BreezeCard discount), family ticket £6.50* Monday closed (except Bank Holiday Mondays) Tues-Fri **and Sun 10am-5pm, Sat 12pm - 5pm (last admission 4pm). www.leeds.gov.uk/abbeyhouse Abbey House Museum, Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH. Tel: 0113 230 5492. Email: abbey.house@leeds.gov.uk
Come face-to-face with the Leeds Tiger, step into ‘Ancient Worlds’, see the final resting place of the Leeds Mummy and dig for fossils in the ‘Life on Earth’ gallery.
Explore a fine Edwardian country home with extensive grounds, red deer park, bird garden, nature trails, historic stables and carriage houses, gardens and walks, and two children’s play areas. Entrance to the whole estate: Adults £5, child £2.50,
Admission free
Monday closed (except Bank Holiday Mondays), Tues**, Wed and Fri 10am - 5pm, Thurs 10am - 7pm, Sat and Sun 11am - 5pm. www.leeds.gov.uk/citymuseum Leeds City Museum, Millennium Square, Cookridge Street, Leeds, LS2 8BH Tel: 0113 2243732. Email: city.museum@leeds.gov.uk
conc £4 (20% LeedsCard / BreezeCard discount), family ticket £15*, season ticket from £15 (please see website for full details) Open every day 10am - 5pm www.leeds.gov.uk/lothertonhall Lotherton Hall, off Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB. Tel House: 0113 281 3259, Tel Estate: 0113 264 5535 Email: lotherton@leeds.gov.uk
Once the world’s largest woollen mill, it now presents a fascinating insight into the city’s industrial heritage. Admission: Adult £3.30, child £1.20, conc £1.70
(20% LeedsCard/ Breezecard discount), family ticket £6.50* Mondays closed (except bank holiday Mondays) Tues - Sat**, 10am - 5pm, Sun 1pm - 5pm. www.leeds.gov.uk/armleymills Leeds Industrial Museum, Canal Road, Leeds, LS12 2QF Tel: 0113 263 7861, Email: armley.mills@leeds.gov.uk
Leeds City Museum Rory’s Saturday club - arts and crafts Every Saturday (term-time) 11am - 12.15pm
Our usual admission charge applies unless stated. Booking is not required, unless stated BE . Children under 11 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please contact the museums directly for further information or visit www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries
Families / Club
Sunday story time Every Sunday 2.15pm - 2.45pm Under 5’s / Drop-in event
Abbey House Messy monkeys craft activities Every Friday (term time) 2pm - 4pm, and additional morning session every last Friday of the month (term time) 10.15am - 12pm Under 5’s / Drop-in event
Abbey House investigations Every Saturday 2pm - 4pm Families / Drop-in event
Arty smarties craft activities Every Sunday 2pm - 4pm Families / Drop-in event
FREE
Admission: Adult £3.30, child £1.20, conc £1.70
A stunning Tudor-Jacobean mansion set within 1,500 acres of beautiful parkland including a rare breeds farm. House admission: Adult £3.70, child £2.70, (20% LeedsCard/ Breezecard discount), family ticket £9.50* House and farm admission: Adult £6, child £3.70,
Leeds Art Gallery showcases a wealth of art by well-known artists and presents a dynamic exhibitions programme. Admission free
House: Mondays closed (except Bank Holiday Mondays), Tues-Sun** 10.30am-5pm. Farm: Mondays closed (except Bank Holidays and during school holidays), Tues-Sun 10.00am-5pm. www.leeds.gov.uk/templenewsamhouse Temple Newsam, Temple Newsam Road, Leeds, LS15 OAE. Tel House: 0113 264 7321, Tel Estate: 0113 336 7560 Email: temple.newsam.house@leeds.gov.uk
Mon – Tues 10am - 5pm, Wed 12pm - 5pm, Thurs - Sat 10am 5pm, Sun 1pm - 5pm. Closed on bank holidays. www.leeds.gov.uk/artgallery Leeds Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AA. Tel: 0113 247 8256. Email: city.art.gallery@leeds.gov.uk leedsartgallery
(20% LeedsCard/ Breezecard discount), family ticket £6.50* Sat - Sun, 1pm-5pm. Open Bank Holidays** and school holidays Tues - Fri, 10am-5pm. www.leeds.gov.uk/thwaitemills Thwaite Mills Watermill, Thwaite Lane, Stourton, Leeds, LS10 1RP Tel: 0113 214 1914, Email: thwaite.mills@leeds.gov.uk
Picnic area
Baby change
Parking
Accessible WC
Lift
Hearing loop
Vending machine Women’s/ Men’s WC Wheelchair ramp
Meet Zachariah Croakitt or Mr Joseph Third Thursday of the month 5.30pm - 6.30pm Adults (18+) / Drop-in event Talks on the classical world in modern culture Last Thursday of the month 1.15pm - 1.45pm Adults (18+) / Drop-in event
Tiny tigers toddler group First Friday of the month 10am- 11.45am Under 5’s / Drop-in event
Leeds Museum Discovery Centre BE
Lotherton Hall
Steam days Fri 6 - Mon 9 April, Mon 7 May, Mon 4 June & Sun 24 June All day All / Drop-in event Knit and knatter group Every Saturday 1pm - 4pm Adults (18+) / Drop-in event
Heritage craft corner activities Last Saturday of the month 1pm - 3pm Adults (18+) / Drop-in event The spinners of Aire Every Wednesday 10.30am - 2pm All / Talk
Varied programme of family activities including giant chess and croquet Every Weekend (& every day in school holidays) 2pm - 5pm Families / Drop-in event Little Lotherton art sessions First Tuesday of every month (term-time) 10am - 12pm Under 5’s / Drop-in event Make and create art activities Every second & third Saturday of the month 1pm - 3pm
Families / Drop-in event
Kirkstall Abbey Muddy monkeys messy play Every Tuesday (term time) 10am - 11am Under 5’s / Drop-in event
Minicom
Cafe
Nightingale art club Every Wednesday in school holidays 1pm - 3pm Older Children / Club BE Meet the keeper in the bird garden Every Wednesday & Sunday in school holidays
1pm - 2pm Families \ Drop-in event
Leeds Art Gallery
11am All / Talk
Multi monkeys messy play for families with multiple birth children Last Wednesday of the month 10am - 11am Under 5’s / Drop-in event
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Shop
Guide dogs welcome
Behind the scenes guided tour Every Thursday 11am - 12pm & 2pm - 3pm All / Tour
Armley Mills
NB. There is no wheelchair access to the first floor of the house
Visit one of the best preserved Cistercian monasteries in the country and see how the monks used to live.
A fully restored working watermill with a blacksmith’s workshop in a riverside setting and rich in wildlife.
Admission free
Mondays closed (except Bank Holiday Mondays). Tues-Sun** 10am - 4pm (last admission 3.30pm). www.leeds.gov.uk/kirkstallabbey Kirkstall Abbey, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH Tel: 0113 230 5492. Email: kirkstall.abbey@leeds.gov.uk Download: The Kirkstall Abbey Audioboo tour to your phone for a free tour of the ruins www.audioboo.fm/leedsmuseums
(20% LeedsCard/ Breezecard discount), family ticket £15.50*
FREE FREE Home to a million wonders, Leeds Museums Discovery Centre cares for the city’s collections. Admission free
Visits are by appointment Mon - Fri, 9am-4pm. Closed on bank holidays. www.leeds.gov.uk/discoverycentre Leeds Museum Discovery Centre, Carlisle Road, Leeds, LS10 1LB. Tel: 0113 214 1548. Email: discovery.centre@leeds.gov.uk
* Family ticket includes two adults and up to three children.
We also offer unique venues for memorable occasions and corporate events. Find out more about venue hire at www.leedsvenues.org.uk Join Leeds Art Gallery’s picture lending scheme and borrow artworks to take home for just £4 per month (minimum loan period three months). www.leeds.gov.uk/picturelending
Keep in touch
Free entry (Normal house admission charge applies).
Founded in 1819 the society arranges regular lectures and events and continues to support science, literature and the arts in Leeds by awarding grants, including support for the Museum’s collections. www.leedsphilandlit.org.uk
Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society has now opened its doors. Pop in for luxurious gifts for every occasion, kitchen textiles and ceramics, stationery, books and artisan jewellery.
Groups are welcome at all our attractions. For details of group packages and offers visit www.leeds.gov.uk/groupvisits
Celebrating its centenary in 2012, Leeds Art Fund (formerly Leeds Art Collections Fund) has helped to acquire more than 400 works for our collections. Join today for as little as £20 - show your support for art in Leeds, enjoy exclusive membership benefits and help to acquire great art for the city. www.leedsartfund.org Tel: 0113 247 8256.
There’s plenty to see and do at our nine attractions. Discover and explore exciting museums, grand country houses, fascinating industrial mills, majestic medieval ruins and an inspiring art gallery. This guide provides details of our events and exhibitions taking place across Leeds Museums and Galleries from April to July 2012.
Welcome
Get involved Sessions@ the Gallery Tuesday 10 April, 15 May, 12 June & 10 July 4.30pm - 6pm Young People 14+ / Workshop (Booking required for large groups)
Playground art activities Fri 20 April, 25 May, 29 June
& 20 July 10am - 12pm Under 5’s / Drop-in event (Booking required for large groups)
SatARTday Club First Saturday of the month 11am - 4pm Families / Drop-in event (Booking required for large groups)
Bookworm club storytelling and book club in the bird garden Every Thursday in school holidays Craftiness activities Every Friday in school holidays
1pm - 3pm Families \ Drop-in event
Temple Newsam Hidden Temple Newsam tour Every Tuesday & Saturday 11am - 11.45am Families (children aged 7+) / Tour Booking advised
House tour Every Thursday 11am - 11.45am Families / Tour Booking advised
** Closed Bank Holiday Tuesday 5th June.
Leeds Museums and Galleries events April - July 2012
Events: April
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Booking Essential
School holidays
Felt making
Kirkstall Abbey Tues 3 & Tues 10 April 10am - 11.30am Under 5’s / Drop-in event
Bedroom trail
Temple Newsam Dates: 1, 3, 4, 7 - 9, 11,12, 14 &15 April 11am - 12pm & 1.30pm - 3.30pm Families / Drop-in event
Easter trails and activities Lotherton Hall Sun 1 - Sat 14 April 10am - 4pm Families / Drop-in event
Egg-citing Easter trail Leeds City Museum Sun 1 - Sun 15 April, All day Families / Drop-in event
Easter egg hunt around the house Temple Newsam Sun 1 - Sun 15 April 10.30am - 4.30pm All / Drop-in event
Paint in Artspace Leeds Art Gallery Sun 1 - Sun 15 April, All day Families / Drop-in event
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Thwaite Mills Tues 10 April 1pm - 3pm Families / Workshop
Leeds Art Gallery Sat 21 - Mon 30 April All day Families / Drop-in event
Victorian Look Book exhibition curator talk
Gory tour
Events: May
Artspace: Imaginary Worlds - Creative art activities inspired by Fiona Rae
Lotherton Hall Tues 10 April 2pm All / Talk
BE
Artspace: Make Future Worlds Leeds Art Gallery Tues 1 May - Thurs 31 May, All day Families / Drop-in event
Dawn chorus
Paper making
Bunny fun with Mr Bunny
Armley Mills Tues 10 - Thurs 12 April 1pm - 3pm Families / Drop-in event
Abbey House Fri 6 April 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm Families / Drop-in event
Titanic craft day
Follow the feet and meet the dragon
Abbey House Tues 10 & Fri 13 April 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm Families / Drop-in event
Lotherton Hall Sat 21 April 1pm - 4pm Adults (18+) / Workshop. £15 including entry on to the Estate (£12.00 for season ticket holders)
Kirkstall Abbey Fri 6 & Fri 13 April 10am - 11.30am Families / Drop-in event
Sink the Titanic science experiments
Classical piano duo recital in the house
Wednesday wardrobe - Easter outfit
Family outdoor play
Abbey House Wed 11 April 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm Families / Drop-in event
Abbey House Wed 4 April 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm Families / Drop-in event
Lotherton Hall Fri 6 & Fri 13 April, All day Families / Drop-in event
Lotherton Hall Sun 22 April 2pm - 3.30pm All / Music. £11.00 Adults, £9.50 Concessions, family ticket £20.00
Nautical Murder Mystery
Mask making in the Bird Garden
Easter egg rolling
Abbey House Thurs 12 April 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm Older Children / Drop-in event
Lotherton Hall Wed 4 April 12.30 - 3.30pm Families / Drop-in event
Leeds City Museum Sat 7 April 11.15am - 12.30pm Families / Drop-in event
Nest box making in the Bird Garden
How to heal your dragon
Hunt the dragons in the abbey counting trail
Lotherton Hall Sat 14 April 11am & 2pm Families / Talk
Kirkstall Abbey Wed 4 & 11 April 2pm - 4pm Families / Drop-in event
Kirkstall Abbey Sat 7 - Sun 8 & Sat 14 - Sun 15 April 10am - 1pm Families / Drop-in event
The Easter story through paintings
Journey through the underworld with archeology and world cultures collections
Armley Mills Tues 3 & Tues 10 April 11am - 11.45am Families / Drop-in event
Create: Easter bedtime fun activities
. Children under 11 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please contact the museums directly for further information and event tickets or visit www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries
Kirkstall Abbey Thurs 5 & Thurs 12 April 2pm - 3pm Families / Tour
Folk Tales from Around the World
Temple Newsam Sun 1 April - Tues 1 May 10.30am - 4.30pm All / Drop-in event
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Join Molly the washer woman for wash day
Temple Newsam Thurs 5 April 11am - 3pm All / Workshop
Mini dragons
Temple Newsam Sun 1 April - Tues 1 May 10.30am - 4.30pm All / Drop-in event
Our usual admission charge applies unless stated. Booking is not required, unless stated
Experimental drawing workshop with artist in residence Catherine Gray (suitable for 8+)
Armley Mills Tues 3 - Thurs 5 April 1pm - 3pm Families / Drop-in event
‘Make a bed’ activities in Miss Scotts room
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Victorian tales and crafts Lotherton Hall Tues 3, Thurs 5, Tues 10 & Thurs 12 April 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm Families / Drop-in event
Temple Newsam Wed 4 & 11 April 2pm - 2.30pm All / Tour
Temple Newsam Sat 21 April 6am - 10am Families / Tour (breakfast provided). £7.50 Adults, £5.00 Children
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Temple Newsam Sat 5 - Sun 6 May 10.30am - 4.30pm All / Drop-in event
Printing workshop £
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Knights, dragons and princesses £
Kirkstall Abbey Thurs 26 April 2pm - 3pm Adults (18+) / Workshop
Abbey House Wed 18 April 2.30pm - 3.30pm Adults (18+) / Talk
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Kirkstall Abbey Thurs 10 May 10am - 11am Under 5’s / Drop-in event
Mask making in the Bird Garden BE
Lotherton Hall Sat 12 May 12.30 - 3.30pm Families / Drop-in event
Music in the country house
Dawn chorus
Memories of West Yorkshire Rugby League’ talk with Rob Light, University of Huddersfield
Bank Holiday weekend family activities Lotherton Hall Sat 5 - Mon 7 May All day Families / Drop-in event
Find out more about monastic herbs
Lotherton Hall Sat 28 April 6am - 10am Families / Tour (breakfast provided). £7.50 Adults, £5.00 Children
Bedroom trail of Temple Newsam House
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Temple Newsam Sat 12 May 2pm Adults (18+) /Music. Adults £10, Conc £8.
Thwaite Mills Sat 12 - Sun 13 May 1pm - 5pm Families / Tour
Kirkstall Abbey Deli market Kirkstall Abbey Sat 28 April / 12pm - 3pm All / Drop-in event
Victorian experience
Spring Spectacular - family fun Easter activities
Abbey House Thurs 19 April 2pm - 4pm Adults (18+) / Drop-in event
Abbey House Wed 16 May 2.30pm - 3.30pm Adults (18+) / Talk
Lotherton Hall Sat 7 - Sun 8 April, All day Families / Drop-in event
Fairy fun
Fairy fun
Thwaite Mills Tues 3 April 1pm - 3pm Families / Workshop
Easter fun day with the Easter bunny
Kirkstall Abbey Thurs 19 April 10am - 11am Under 5’s / Drop-in event
Kirkstall Abbey Thurs 17 May 10am - 11am Under 5’s / Drop-in event
Make your own historic hats
Thwaite Mills Sun 8 April 11am - 3.30pm Families / Drop-in event
Leeds Museum Discovery Centre Sat 7 & Wed 11 April 10am - 12pm Families / Workshop
Easter Murder Mystery
Abbey House Tues 3 April 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm Families / Drop-in event
Abbey House Thurs 5 April 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm Older Children / Drop-in event
Spring craft activities and nature trail
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Brass Band Concert
Create your own bug home
Abbey House Thurs 17 May 2pm - 4pm Adults (18+) / Drop-in event
Lotherton Hall Sun 27 May 2pm - 3.30pm All / Drop-in event
Armley Mills Wed 6 - Thurs 7 June 1pm - 3pm Families / Workshop
Nest box making in the Bird Garden
Events: June
Experiment with Artspace artist in residence Farah Bajull
Lotherton Hall Sat 19 May 11am & 2pm Families / Drop-in event
Lotherton Hall Sun 29 April 2.30pm - 4pm All / Drop-in event
Bat Walk Temple Newsam Sat 19 May 7pm - 10.30pm Families / Talk. £7.50 Adults, £5.00 Children
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Night at the Museum - torchlight tour* Leeds Museum Discovery Centre Sat 19 May 4.30pm - 6pm Families / Tour *bring your own torch
Victorian Look Book exhibition curator talk Lotherton Hall Tues 22 May 2pm All / Talk
Temple Newsam Sat 2 - Mon 4 June & Wed 6 - Sun 10 June 10.30am - 4.30pm All / Drop-in event
Lotherton Hall Thurs 7 June 2.30pm Adults (18+) / Talk. £10.00 including entry to the estate (£8.00 for season ticket holders)
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Lotherton Hall Tues 5 June 12.30 - 3.30pm Families / Drop-in event. Charge for materials
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Kirkstall Abbey Deli Market
Coronation mug painting
Kirkstall Abbey Sat 26 May 12pm - 3pm All / Drop-in event
Lotherton Hall Wed 6 June 10am - 12pm Families / Workshop. £3 for materials
Armley Mills 30th Birthday party
Wednesday Wardrobe - Hats off
Armley Mills Sat 26 May 12pm - 4pm Families / Drop-in event
Abbey House Wed 6 June 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm Families / Drop-in event
Woodland meditation Thwaite Mills Sun 26 May 1pm - 5pm Adults (18+) / Drop-in event
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Incredible insects: celebrating bug diversity
Victorian Jubilee tea party - family fun activities
Leeds Museum Discovery Centre Sat 23 June 10am - 12pm Families / Workshop
Lotherton Hall Sun 10 June, All day Families / Drop-in event
Live music in the gardens Lotherton Hall Sun 24 June 1 - 3pm All / Music
Creature masks for children’s art day Leeds Art Gallery Fri 13 July 11am - 4pm Families / Drop-in event in Artspace
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Find out more about life in a medieval abbey Kirkstall Abbey Thurs 28 June 2pm - 3pm Adults (18+) / Talk
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Waterways festival
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Thwaite Mills Sat 30 June - Sun 1 July 11am - 5pm Families / Drop-in event
Kirkstall Abbey deli market Kirkstall Abbey Sat 30 June 12pm - 3pm All / Drop-in event
Gory Tour
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Kirkstall Abbey Thurs 12 July 10am - 11am Under 5’s / Drop-in event
Fairy fun
Kirkstall Abbey Sat 9 - Sun 10 June 10am - 1pm Families / Drop-in event
Lotherton Hall Sat 7 July 7.30pm - 10pm Adults (18+) / Music. £15.00 (Concessions £12.50)
Knights, dragons and princesses
Abbey House Tues 19 June 2pm - 4pm Adults (18+) / Drop-in event
Count the magicians in the abbey
Thwaite Mills Sun 10 June 10.30am - 4.30pm Families / Drop-in event
Classical guitar recital in the house
Victorian experience
Kirkstall Abbey Thurs 21 June 10am - 11am Under 5’s / Drop-in event
World War II - a celebration of Thwaite Mills and the people of Leeds during the war years
Mask making in the Bird Garden
Find out more about monastic writing Kirkstall Abbey Thurs 24 May 2pm - 3pm Adults (18+) / Workshop
Abbey House Thurs 7 June 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm Older Children / Drop-in event
Jubilee crown hunt and crafts
Lotherton Hall Sun 17 June 2pm - 3.30pm All / Music Adult £11.00, Concession £9.50, Family ticket £20.00
Lotherton Hall Sat 9 June 11am & 2pm Families / Drop-in event. Charge for materials
Bank holiday and half-term activities BE
Kirkstall Abbey Fri 8 June 10am - 11.30am Families / Drop-in event
Nest box making in the bird garden
Royal murder mystery
Afternoon tea with the Victorian Look Book exhibition curators
Voice and piano recital in the house
Temple Newsam Fri 8 June 11am All / Tour
Lotherton Hall Sat 2 & Thurs 7 June 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm Families / Drop-in event
Lotherton Hall Sat 2 - Sun 10 June All day
Magic morning - potions and wands
Who killed the Queen’s husband? - royal stories
Leeds Art Gallery Thurs 7 - Sat 9 June 10am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm Families / Drop-in event
Jewels for a Jubilee - craft activities
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Live music in the cafe
Leeds City Museum Tues 3 - Thurs 5 April & Tues 10 Thurs 12 April 11am - 3pm Families / Drop-in event
Victorian experience
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National Mills weekend - see the mill in action
From Glee clubs to Pantomime’ talk with Sarah shooter WYAS
Rock and roll eggs Easter craft activities
£
Kings, Queens, Emperors and Pharaohs craft activities
Kirkstall Abbey Thurs 7 June 2pm - 3pm Families / Tour
Leeds City Museum Wed 6 - Fri 8 June 11am - 3pm Families / Drop-in event
Family outdoor play
Artspace: Imaginary worlds - creative activities
Make a dragon mask and meet the dragon
Lotherton Hall Fri 8 June, All day Families / Drop-in event
Leeds Art Gallery Mon 11 - Sat 30 June All day Families / Drop-in event
Kirkstall Abbey Wed 6 June 2pm - 4pm Families / Drop-in event
Horsing around family fun
Knights, dragons and princesses
Children’s art day activities
Abbey House Fri 8 June 10am - 12pm & 2pm-4pm Families / Drop-in event
Kirkstall Abbey Thurs 14 June 10am - 11am Under 5’s / Drop-in event
Lotherton Hall Sat 7 July 1pm - 3pm 5 - 11 / Drop-in event
Events: July
Live music in the gardens Lotherton Hall Sun 15 July 1 - 3pm All / Music
Feminist Stages: looking at women and theatre groups from the 1960s to the 1990s’ with Rev Jane de Gay LTAS Abbey House Wed 18 July 2.30pm - 3.30pm Adults (18+) / Talk
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Fairy fun Kirkstall Abbey Thurs 19 July 10am - 11am Under 5’s / Drop-in event
Brass and jazz in Temple Newsam amphitheatre Temple Newsam Sun 1 July 2.30pm All / Music
Full event details are available at www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries Look out for our next summer and autumn What’s On Guide available from July 2012.