Leeds Museums & Galleries What’s on
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Welcome to Leeds Museums and Galleries, a family of attractions for you to explore across the city. Get out and about this summer and visit one of our many festivals including Leeds Wool Festival which is back for its third year at Leeds Industrial Museum and Party on Pirate Island at Thwaite Mills Watermill. Plus don’t miss Lotherton Hall’s first ever Food & Drink Festival — brand new for 2016!
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Front cover image: courtesy of Sara Porter (www.saraporterphotography.co.uk) for Leeds Museums and Galleries.
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Capture imaginations during the school holidays with lots of exciting treats for the little ones to enjoy. We have a Toddler Tour de France event at Kirkstall Abbey and ‘get crafty’ sessions at Temple Newsam. Plus there’s a dinosaur at Leeds City Museum for May half-term only, so don’t miss the chance to become a dinosaur detective for the day.
Join in and enjoy our latest programme of curator led workshops and classes at Leeds Discovery Centre just for adults. We also have a variety of talks and study days to accompany our latest exhibitions including our new First World War exhibition at Leeds City Museum and Decades of Youth display at Abbey House Museum.
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This guide is just a small glimpse of some of our highlights over summer — we also have lots of smaller and regular events on each day at each of our museums and galleries so visit our website to see what else is on leeds.gov.uk/ museumsandgalleries
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Exhibitions
Changing Faces of Leeds Until 5 June 2016 Leeds City Museum
Visioning the Landscape Until 30 Oct 2016 Temple Newsam House
Our Cousin Florence Until 31 Dec 2016 Lotherton Hall
Decorating the walls of our special exhibition gallery at Leeds City Museum, this unique exhibition showcases the faces of Leeds from the past alongside the results of our latest photography competition. Explore different kinds of portraiture, find out how the people of Leeds have represented themselves over the years and have a go at creating your own portrait in our photography studio. A series of special events sit alongside the exhibition.
To mark the 300th anniversary of the birth of Sir Lancelot Capability Brown, Temple Newsam is joining the nationwide celebrations by exploring the history of the landscape. Showcasing a display exploring 300 years of the changing views at Temple Newsam through art works and Capability Brown designs, the House will bring this story to life with a programme of events and activities ranging from dance to drawing.
Explore a more personal side to history’s most famous nurse, Florence Nightingale. This exhibition will use newlydiscovered family letters and sketchbooks to shed light on life within a fashionable Victorian family, who had ties to Lotherton Hall. Fashions of the period will showcase the dazzling events and culture that Florence Nightingale shared with her family, before ultimately taking a different path that would lead her to the Crimea and to become ‘The Lady with the Lamp’.
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Visit leeds.gov.uk/florence for more info and to see the full programme of related events. Image courtesy of William and Jennifer Copeland
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In their Footsteps 1 July 2016–8 Jan 2017 Leeds City Museum The First World War was conflict on a massive scale, involving millions of people. It had a lasting impact on the lives and relationships of those involved, both at home and away. Curated by our group of 14–24 year old curators, The Preservative Party, this exhibition uses objects, diaries and letters to explore how the lives of people from Leeds were affected during the First World War. Accompanying events include special tours by members of The Preservative Party. Visit leeds.gov.uk/footsteps
Crime and Punishment Until 31 Dec 2016 Abbey House Museum Explore the dramatic changes in crime and punishment over time. Take a walk into the past when you could be fined for putting plant pots on your windowsill, when gossipy women were put in scold’s bridles and people were executed for clipping coins! Visit leeds.gov.uk/crimeandpunishment to find out more about our accompanying family activities and series of adult talks which delve deeper into the world of crime and punishment!
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New displays
Leeds Queer Stories Until 15 May 2016 Leeds City Museum Stories told by members of Leeds’ LGBT*Q (LGBT*Q: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans* and Queer) community have taken centre stage in this display at Leeds City Museum. The display explores identity, culture, health and wellbeing and the struggle for LGBT*Q equality and includes a short contemporary dance film by Jamie Fletcher entitled ‘Queer as in Queer’ commissioned especially for the display. Visit leeds.gov.uk/queerstories Decades of Youth 30 Jul 2016–July 2017 Abbey House Museum Our resident youth group, The Vintage Youth Club, have co-produced their first exhibition. Come along and discover their object selection from our collections as we explore young people’s lives in different eras. For more info and to find out about our summer workshops visit leeds.gov.uk/ decadesofyouth
Courage, Conscience & Creativity 28 May–4 Dec 2016 Leeds City Museum
Celebrating 100 Years of Girlguiding’s Senior Section Until 24 July 2016 Abbey House Museum
May sees the opening of our new community display in the Leeds Story Gallery as part of Leeds City Museum’s First World War commemorations. Co-curated by the Concord Interfaith Network in Leeds, Leeds Quakers and Bradford Peace Museum, this fascinating display focuses on the themes of peace, interfaith work and conscientious objectors.
A community display and film looking back on a hundred years of Girlguiding’s Senior Section, with contributions from members of the Leeds Senior Section past and present. The display examines how the organisation has changed over the years and what it means today. Visit leeds.gov.uk/girlguides
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Jugs, Mugs and More: Pratt Ware Until 31 Oct 2016 Temple Newsam This new display celebrates the John and Griselda Lewis collection of Pratt Ware ceramics which was bequeathed to Leeds Museums and Galleries through the Art Fund in 2014.
Women, Work & War Until 24 Sept 2017 Leeds Industrial Museum Discover the vital role women played during the First World War in Leeds. From munitions production to manufacturing uniforms, women worked in new places and with new responsibilities. Find out more about their lives in our accompanying events. Visit leeds.gov.uk/ womenworkwar
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Abbey House Museum
Opening Times Mon: closed (except bank holiday Mondays) Tues–Fri & Sun: 10am–5pm Sat: 12pm–5pm Last entry 30 mins before closing. Price
Step back in time and experience wonders of the past in this family-friendly museum. Explore the three recreated Victorian Streets, discover toys and games from years gone by in our Childhood Galleries or join in one of our many fun and crafty regular events.
Adult £4.20, child £2.10, conc £3.40, family ticket £8.80* All events are included in admission price unless stated otherwise.
Contact Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH Tel: 0113 378 4079 Email: abbey.house@leeds.gov.uk
Little Scientists Wed 4 May, Wed 8 June & Wed 6 July, 10am–12pm & 2pm–4pm
Hero Half Term Mon 30 May–Fri 3 June, 10am–12pm & 2pm–4pm
For all curious under 5’s and their carers — join us to explore, create and have lots of science fun. No science knowledge necessary just curiosity! May’s theme is colours, June’s theme is shopping and July’s theme is all about bubbles.
This May half-term we have lots of different activities inspired by our Crime & Punishment exhibition and our favourite superheroes including murder mysteries, disguise making, flying, floating, science experiments and crafts. The theme changes each day so visit the website to see what’s on!
Visit leeds.gov.uk/abbeyhouse for our full programme of events
Summer Holidays Tues 26 July–Fri 2 Sept (excluding Mondays & weekends), 10am–12pm & 2pm–4pm The six weeks of summer are inspired by some of your favourite story books. Hunt for the golden ticket around our Victorian Streets; enter a world of cauldrons, masks and mice inspired by The Witches or try your hand at craft activities taking inspiration from The BFG.
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Kirkstall Abbey
Opening Times Mon: closed (except bank holiday Mondays) Tues–Sun: 10am–4.30pm Last entry 30 mins before closing. Price Free entry and free events unless stated otherwise.
Kirkstall Abbey Markets Last Sat & Sun of the month, 12pm–3pm Don’t miss our fantastic monthly markets on the last weekend of every month between March and November with over 40 stalls in the cloisters of the abbey — the perfect place to find high quality Yorkshire produce, handmade crafts and collectables and freshly cooked treats for a tasty lunch.
Sneaky Cinema Fri 13 May–Sun 15 May Kirkstall Abbey celebrates Museums at Night in partnership with Sneaky Experience. Watch a film from The Lord of the Rings trilogy in the iconic surrounds of the abbey’s cloisters. Spaces fill up fast so visit sneakyexperience.co.uk to buy your tickets now!
Visit leeds.gov.uk /kirkstallabbeymarket
Visit leeds.gov.uk/kirkstallabbey for our full programme of events
Gnome Trail Tues 31 May–Sun 5 June, 10am–3pm Join us for a fun trail around the abbey ruins every day during half term to look for our mischievous gnomes who have escaped to explore! Plus don’t miss our usual Tuesday session which has had a magic makeover especially for half term with lots of gnome based activities for under 5s — older siblings welcome too!
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Contact Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH Tel: 0113 378 4079 Email: kirkstall.abbey@leeds.gov.uk
Enjoy a day out at one of the best preserved Cistercian monasteries in Britain with beautiful and iconic ruins, set within spectacular award-winning parkland.
Toddler Tour De France Fri 1 July, 10am–11.30am
Kirkstall Festival Sat 9 July, 11am–5pm
Bring your little one and their bike to celebrate the fun of the Tour de France with fun races in our cloister with mini grass courses, big races, games and lots more fun.
Probably one of the largest community festivals in Leeds run entirely by volunteers, this year’s Kirkstall Festival promises to be the best yet. With a fairground, over 160 stalls, Battle of the Bands, tea dance, comedy, live music, food and drink, a parade which sets off from Hesketh Road at 12pm and much more this is a date for the diary not to be missed.
Plus, come along to the abbey every Thursday in the summer holidays, 12pm–1pm for a picnic with our friendly dragon Barry. Please bring your own picnic just make sure he doesn’t eat your sandwiches!
Visit kirkstall-festival.org.uk
My Generation — A Look Back At Youth Fri 12 Aug, 10am–4pm Celebrate International Youth Day as we step back in time and look back at the fabulous fifties, swinging sixties, smashing seventies, awesome eighties, nifty nineties and noughties to now. Have a make-over in a decade of your choice, dress in costumes from the recent past, enjoy music and dance performances from the different eras, or simply share your reminiscences and photos with us. Open to anybody aged 13+ and young at heart!
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Leeds Art Gallery
Opening Times Currently closed for essential repairs. Price Free entry and free events unless stated otherwise.
A world of art in the heart of the city. Reopening spring 2017.
Contact The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AA Tel: 0113 247 8256 Email: city.art.gallery@leeds.gov.uk
Roof Repairs Leeds Art Gallery is currently undergoing major repairs and restoration to the original Victorian roof to help guarantee the longevity and continued use of this much loved gallery. Our doors will close for approximately a year but our shop and the Tiled Hall Café will remain open with the gallery due to re-open by spring 2017. Please check the website or follow us on Twitter for the most up to date notices: @LeedsArtGallery
The Picture Library: Summer Selection Fri 27–Sun 29 May, 12pm–3.30pm Question: What do Matisse, Hepworth and Sutherland have in common? Answer: They each have a work of art in The Picture Library collection which you could borrow! Join us at our Summer Selection event where you can choose from hundreds of original works of art to borrow and take away that day. Visit thepicturelibrary.org
Visit leeds.gov.uk/artgallery for our full programme of events
Artspace on the Move Keep an eye on our social media and website for the latest location of our popular creative space Artspace. During the summer holidays Artspace will be on the move once more as we host activities off site due to the essential repairs happening at Leeds Art Gallery. Come along and draw, build, interact and play with themes and ideas around art inspired by Leeds Art Gallery’s collection.
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Leeds Discovery Centre
Opening Times Visits by appointment only Mon–Fri: 9am–4pm. Closed on bank holidays. Price Free entry and free events unless stated otherwise.
Home to a million wonders, Leeds Discovery Centre cares for the city’s collections and is a centre for learning and exploration.
Contact
Adult Talks Every Wed, 10am–12.30pm
Behind the Scenes Every Thurs, 11am–12pm & 2pm–3pm
Object Explorers Every Weds in school holidays (1 June–31 Aug), 10am–12pm
Come and see inside our state-of-the-art storage facility and discover hidden treasures in our dress and textile, social history, natural science, geology, archaeology and world cultures collections.
Come along and explore the weird and wonderful objects in our museum store as we host regular, free, hands-on family activities during the summer holidays. Every Wednesday you can explore a different theme including Toys and Games: Old and New, Romans in Residence and All Things Extinct!
This summer enjoy our programme of curator led workshops and classes especially for adults. Every Wednesday morning come and learn more about our special collections from our team of curators who will present interesting insights into our evolving natural world, human history and culture. Each session costs just £5 and includes refreshments.
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Carlisle Road, Leeds, LS10 1LB Tel: 0113 378 2100 Email: discovery.centre@leeds.gov.uk
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Leeds City Museum
Opening Times Mon: closed (except bank holiday Mondays) Tues–Fri: 10am–5pm Sat & Sun: 11am–5pm Price Free entry and free events unless stated otherwise.
Local History Fayre Sat 7 May, 11am–3pm Explore the great community heritage of Leeds at our second Local History Fayre with a range of fascinating talks, stalls and craft activities. Plus, there will be a chance to meet local history societies and learn about the rich and varied history of the local area. Visit leeds.gov.uk/ localhistoryfayre
Sociable History Club Fri 20 May, 17 June, 15 July, 12 Aug, 10.30am–12pm
Dinosaur May Fri 27 May–Mon 6 June, during opening hours
May sees the launch of our brand new club for older people. Hear about the lives of those who once lived in Little London, uncover the past of some of the city’s rarest books or find out more about the fascinating history of Leeds City Museum. It does what it says — it’s a bit sociable and a bit about history!
Come quick! There’s an Iguanodon at the museum for May half-term only. With a special viewing area of our Iguanodon’s fossilised skeleton, dinosaur detective fun for all ages and the chance for teachers to organise special dinosaur detective school trips before schools out for half-term (school trips Tues 24–Fri 27 May, booking essential).
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Visit leeds.gov.uk/citymuseum for our full programme of events
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Contact Millennium Square, Cookridge Street, Leeds, LS2 8BH Tel: 0113 224 3732 Email: city.museum@leeds.gov.uk
Together: A Dance Project Various dates between Tues 14 June & Sat 9 July A brand new dance project for the under 5s with a series of creative playful sessions led by dance artist Rachel Dean leading up to a performance at the museum. There are five collaborative sessions on different dates and the sixth session is a performance of the work on Saturday 9th July at 3pm. To find out more and see the rest of our events for little visitors visit leeds.gov.uk/museumminis
Whether you love Leeds history, the ancient worlds or natural sciences, or are simply looking for a fun and free day out — there’s loads to enjoy at Leeds City Museum.
Fossilized Time Tues 12 July, 11am–3pm From an instantaneously preserved moment to millennia, explore the concept of time and discover how it is recorded in fossil and geology records in our fantastic Fossilized Time Study Day especially for adults. Only £10 and includes lunch. We also have free Fossil Friday sessions for young people aged 13–24 to enjoy on Fri 29 July, 10am–12pm & 2pm–4pm and lots of other Natural Science fun. Plus don’t miss our Life on Earth Gallery; home to the Leeds Tiger. Visit leeds.gov.uk/lifeonearth
The Multisensory Museum Weds 27 July–Sun 4 Sept, during opening hours This summer is all about the six senses! Week one activities might be hard to find… as the theme is all about invisibility and sight! Get your noses at the ready and listen out for what week two and week three have to offer too. Week four will tickle the taste buds; week five is all about textures and week six finds your sixth sense… join in the kinaesthetic crafts and make the museum move! Visit leeds.gov.uk/ schoolholidays
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Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills
Opening Times Mon: closed (except bank holiday Mondays) Tues–Sat: 10am–5pm Sun: 1pm–5pm Price Adult £3.80, child £1.90, conc £3, family ticket £8* All events are included in admission price unless stated otherwise.
National Mills Weekend Sat 14 & Sun 15 May, 10am–5pm Explore one of the city’s most fascinating mills as part of the UK’s National Mills Weekend — this year’s theme is Vintage Power. Plus, for this weekend only keep your ticket to Leeds Industrial Museum and use it to get free entry into Thwaite Mills Watermill! Visit leeds.gov.uk/ nationalmillsweekend
Leeds Wool Festival Sat 4 June, 10am–5pm Back for its third year, this year’s Leeds Wool Festival brings together a jam-packed programme of textile workshops, talks, special performances and weaving demonstrations alongside a mini market. Whether you’re passionate about knitting, crazy about crochet, or would simply like to entertain the family for the day, Leeds Wool Festival has something for everyone to enjoy. Visit leeds.gov.uk/ leedswoolfestival
Visit leeds.gov.uk/armleymills for our full programme of events
Leeds Waterfront Festival Sat 25 & Sun 26 June, 11am–5pm Leeds Waterfront Festival brings the waterways alive every year by hosting a fantastic eclectic mix of music, performance, arts and fun for all the family. This year is no different at Leeds Industrial Museum as we join in with the fun to mark the bi-centenary celebrations of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.
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Contact Canal Road, Leeds, LS12 2QF Tel: 0113 378 3173 Email: armley.mills@leeds.gov.uk
Uncover the story of Leeds’ industrial heritage in what was once the world’s largest woollen mill. Explore our textiles and tailoring galleries or sit back and enjoy a film in one of the smallest working cinemas in the world.
Pop-up National Railway Museum of Sierra Leone Sun 16 July, 10am–4pm
Summer Holiday Celebrations Various dates throughout summer
Back to celebrate the sistering of two Leeds built engines, join us at this fun filled day with lots going on. Find out more about Nellie who lives in the museum in Freetown and Aldwyth who is kept here at Leeds Industrial Museum.
This summer holiday is all about the bicentenary celebrations of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. See the animals that live in the canal from our natural history collection and make some crafty animals, try your hand at Canal Folk Art, discover the science behind how locks work in this fun-filled experiments, have a go at making canal boats from junk modelling and so much more! To see what’s on each day visit leeds.gov.uk/schoolholidays
Leeds Classic Bus Day Sun 21 Aug, 10.30am–5pm Travel in vintage style, and for free, from the city centre to Leeds Industrial Museum or to Thwaite Mills Watermill on beautifully restored Leeds City Transport buses from the 1950s and 60s*. There will also be a classic car show and plenty of other transport themed activities on the day. Usual museum admission applies but if you visit one museum keep the ticket to also gain free entry to the other for this day only. * Please note folded wheel chairs and prams can be carried on most of the vehicles taking part but due to the age of the buses they may not be fully accessible.
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Lotherton Hall
Estate Opening Times Mar–Oct: 10am–5pm Nov–Feb: 10am–4pm Last entry 45 mins before closing. Price Entrance to the whole estate: Adult £5.50, child £2.75, conc £4.40, family ticket £16.50*, membership from £19 All events are included in admission price unless stated otherwise.
Food & Drink Festival & Tour de Yorkshire Sat 30 Apr–Mon 2 May, 10am–7pm Lotherton Hall hosts its very first Food & Drink Festival, while the Tour de Yorkshire whizzes past. Take your pick of delicious snacks in the hot food court, taste locally brewed ales or call in at the Pimms & Fizz tent. There’s no end of family entertainment including kid’s cookery classes, face-painting, balloon modelling, bouncy castle, fun fair, crafts and bubbleology. There will also be live music all weekend and even a Man v Food competition!
Fairytale Fun Week Sat 28 May–Sun 5 June, 11am–3pm
Wartime Tea Party Sat 18 & Sun 19 June, 11am–4pm
Follow the traditional tale trail and get lost in your imagination in Lotherton Hall’s very own fairytale. Summer half term will see lots on for families including storytelling, storybook crafts and dressing up. Don’t forget the Fairytale Picnic on Thurs 2 June, 11am–3pm, bring your pack lunch and join us for traditional games and music in the gardens.
Lotherton Hall’s annual event is back, but this time we celebrate the forties over the whole weekend! Come along with your picnic and enjoy the swinging sounds and sights of the 1940’s with live music, dancing, family activities and a street party. Dressing up is encouraged; we’ll even give out prizes for the best dressed visitor.
Visit lothertonhallfood anddrinkfestival.co.uk Visit leeds.gov.uk/lothertonhall for our full programme of events
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Contact Lotherton Lane, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB Tel: 0113 378 2959 Email: lotherton.hall@leeds.gov.uk
Explore a fine Edwardian country home with extensive grounds, red deer park, hay bale maze, bird garden, nature trails, gardens and two children’s play areas.
Edwardian Gala Sat 16 & Sun 17 July, 11am–4pm
Summer Holiday Adventures Sat 23 July–Sun 4 Sept, 11am–4pm
Vintage Weekend Sat 20 & Sun 21 Aug, 11am–4pm
Take yourself back in time and celebrate the golden age with the annual Edwardian Gala at Lotherton Hall. This beautiful Edwardian estate will be brought to life with brass band music, sideshows, face painting and family activities.
There are so many reasons to visit Lotherton Hall again and again over the summer holidays as we host six weeks of themed activities from the great outdoors to all things vintage.
Step back in time as we celebrate all things vintage! Join us for a retro weekend of fun inspired by the fifties and sixties; with live music, dancing, a vintage fayre, family activities and prizes for the best vintage outfits. We’ll also give one person (per party) free entry if you come in a pre-1960’s vehicle.
Now is the best time to also take advantage of our Annual Membership which gives you unlimited year-round visits and exclusive benefits; family membership available from £30.
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Temple Newsam
House Opening Times
Price
Mon: closed (except bank holiday Mondays) Tues–Sun: 10.30am–5pm
House admission: Adult £5, child £2.50, conc £4, family ticket £10.50*
Farm Opening Times
House and farm admission: Adult £7.20, child £3.90, conc £5.90, family ticket £16.50*
Mon: closed (except bank holiday Mondays and during school holidays) Tues–Sun: 10am–5pm
School’s out! School holidays, Tues–Thurs, 10.30am–4pm Every school holiday you will find a host of activities in this fantastic historic house to keep the kids busy. Over May half term follow the landscape journey through the house and have a go at our special activities, while over the six weeks of the summer holidays we introduce our regular Crafty Tuesdays, Story Wednesdays and Drawing Thursdays.
Temple Tours Tues–Thurs The house offers a number of tours to help you unearth the secrets and the history of this fantastic stately home. From introductory discovery tours and special rooftop tours, to hidden tours of the secret passageways — you can explore every inch of this magnificent house. There is a small additional cost for some of our tours and prior booking is advised, please ring ahead for times and prices; 0113 336 7461. Groups are welcomed; take a look at our special packages on leeds.gov.uk/groupvisits
Visit leeds.gov.uk/templenewsam for our full programme of events
All events are included in admission price unless stated otherwise.
Collections Up-Close During the week we host events that give you a deeper look into the treasures of the house. Tea with a Curator will show you another side to what’s on display or get hands-on and book onto one of our new, exclusive Up-Close special handling sessions and take a detailed look at our collections with our resident Curator. We’re also holding a special family session for ages 7+ getting hands-on with our silver collection on Thurs 11 Aug. These exclusive sessions do have small charge and booking is required; please call us on 0113 336 7461.
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Contact Temple Newsam House, Off Selby Road, Leeds, LS15 OAE Tel House: 0113 336 7461 Tel Estate: 0113 336 7560 Email: temple.newsam.house @leeds.gov.uk
Exhibition programme Journey through the house and discover different viewpoints inspired by the surroundings as we celebrate the different views and history of the landscape. To coincide with the exhibition Visioning the Landscape; Temple Newsam 1622–1922, enjoy a painting demonstration by Ashley Jackson in the Picture Gallery on Thurs 4 Aug, 11am. In addition, you can explore the exhibition and the changing role of the landscape with our Curator on Fri 13 May followed by tea and cake! Booking is required; a charge is applicable for Tea with the Curator.
Discover 500 years of history in this beautiful country mansion set within 1500 acres of parkland, complete with a rare breed farm. Explore rooms filled with fine and decorative art treasures and uncover the secrets of past residents.
Extra Special Days Sun 29 May & Tues 30 Aug, 10.30am–5pm Travel back in time to the terrific Tudors in our marvellous Tudor Day on Sun 29 May. From the great to the ghastly, hear stories of Tudor life, join a Terrible Tudor tour, crack royal codes, experience live Tudor music and much more. Plus don’t miss our Happy 300th Birthday to Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown event with dance, music and Capabili-‘teas’ in the glorious Great Hall (booking required for afternoon tea).
What’s New This Season The newly restored pedestal organ Pyke clock will spring to life and play at least one of its eight musical tunes each Sunday at 2pm. Plus, the latest version of the free audio guide tour is also available for all ages to enjoy.
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Thwaite Mills
Opening Times Sat & Sun: 1pm–5pm Open bank holidays & Tues–Fri during school holidays: 10am–5pm Price Adult £3.80, child £1.90, conc £3, family ticket £8* ll events are included in admission A price unless stated otherwise.
National Mills Weekend Sat 14 & Sun 15 May, 10am–5pm
Leeds Waterfront Festival Sat 25 & Sun 26 June, 10am–5pm
Explore one of the city’s most fascinating mills as part of the UK’s National Mills Weekend plus for this weekend only keep your ticket to Thwaite Mills Watermill and use it to also get free entry into Leeds Industrial Museum! This year’s theme is vintage power.
This year’s Leeds Waterfront Festival is jam-packed with activities and creativity both on the water and on dry land. Thwaite Mills Watermill offers the best of both worlds with arts and crafts, archery, crazy golf, bush craft, performances, a bouncy castle, kid’s rides, food and drink, plus free parking and free boat rides into the city!
Visit leeds.gov.uk/ nationalmillsweekend
Visit leeds.gov.uk/thwaitemills for our full programme of events
Party on Pirate Island Sun 14 Aug, 11am–4pm Calling all pirates and treasure hunters — come and enjoy our pirate party on Thwaite Island, back and even bigger and better than ever. Hunt for buried treasure, build your own telescope, enjoy boat rides, face-painting and enter our competition for best dressed pirate.
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Contact Thwaite Lane, Stourton, Leeds, LS10 1RP Tel: 0113 378 2983 Email: thwaite.mills@leeds.gov.uk
Leeds Classic Bus Day Sun 21 Aug, 10am–4pm Jump on board a beautifully restored Leeds City Transport bus from the 1950s and 60s and travel in vintage style, and for free, to Thwaite Mills Watermill and our other industrial museum, Leeds Industrial Museum (please note usual museum admission applies). Plus, if you visit one museum keep the ticket to also gain free entry to the other for this day only. * Please note folded wheel chairs and prams can be carried on most of the vehicles taking part but due to the age of the buses they may not be fully accessible.
Feel the force and power of one of the last remaining examples of a fully working water-powered mill in Britain and explore our beautiful and tranquil island rich in wildlife.
Steam Crane Days Thurs 4 & 18 Aug & Thurs 1 Sept, 11am–3pm
Construction Challenge Thurs 4 Aug, 18 Aug and 1 Sept, 11am–3pm
Did you know we still have a fully working five ton 1946 steam crane in operation on our magnificent island? Experience its full power in action as it returns to its former glory days lifting and lowering objects from the water.
Join us during the summer school holidays for three fun family construction challenges as one week we make a working crane, the next week we make a robot and lastly a Mars Rover!
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Get involved Who are we?
Our friends
Leeds Museums and Galleries is responsible for nine of the city’s museums and galleries. These are Abbey House Museum, Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds Art Gallery, Leeds City Museum, Leeds Industrial Museum, Leeds Discovery Centre, Lotherton Hall, Temple Newsam House and Thwaite Mills Watermill. We also care for 1.3 million objects and have one of the largest collections in the UK.
We are fortunate to be supported by a number of charitable organisations including Leeds Art Fund, Friends of Leeds Museums, and the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society, whose support in the past has been invaluable with object and art purchases, conservation projects and special exhibitions. To find out what benefits you could enjoy by supporting one of these groups visit leeds.gov.uk/ museumfriends
Volunteer with us There are many opportunities to volunteer with us including conserving our collections, supporting community projects and greeting our visitors. Latest opportunities can be found online at leeds.gov.uk/volunteer Join in with us Each year hundreds of local community groups engage with our museums, galleries and collections through curating displays, planning events and more. To get involved visit leeds.gov.uk/communityengagement Plus, if you are aged 13–24, join our youth groups, help to curate exhibitions, and get involved with our creative workshops. Visit leeds.gov.uk/youthprogramme Support us Over one million people visit our attractions every year, seeing the exceptional collections which belong to our city. Your donation or legacy helps us maintain, restore and display them. To see how you can support us please visit leeds.gov.uk/legacy
Keep in touch Keep up to date with all our events, exhibitions and activities throughout the year by joining our mailing list: leeds.gov.uk/museumsmailinglist ( Your information will not be passed on to any third party). leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries facebook.com/museumsandgalleries @leedsmuseumsandgalleries @leedsmuseums We welcome your feedback, please email museumsandgalleries@leeds.gov.uk
Sponsor us Sponsoring an activity or project at one of our venues is an exciting way to get involved. Opportunities start at just £500 and are an inexpensive way to market your company and entertain your clients. Visit leeds.gov.uk/sponsormuseums and let us know what we can do for you.
All information is correct at time of going to print. Family ticket includes two adults and up to three children.
Capture imaginations at Leeds Museums and Galleries this summer — we’ve got this school holiday sorted!
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