Leeds Museums & Galleries What’s on
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Welcome to Leeds Museums and Galleries, a family of nine unique attractions for you to explore across the city. As the trees turn golden and darker nights draw in, we’ve got plenty of special events and exhibitions for you to add to your diaries.
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Be sure to celebrate Heritage Open Days with us this year and take advantage of the selection of special events and venues offering free entry. October half term will also see the return of Spooky Scarecrow Trails, ghost tours and creepy crafts as all of our attractions host activities for families.
We’re lucky enough to welcome a special guest at many of our museums this December, Father Christmas himself will be doing the rounds at our grottos; there’s lots of festive cheer going around too as we get in the holiday spirit with everything from a special 12 Days of Christmas woodland walk to crafts galore.
This guide is just a small glimpse of some of our highlights over autumn and winter — we also have lots of smaller and regular events 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
Visioning the Landscape Until 30 Oct 2016 Temple Newsam House
Crime and Punishment Until 31 Dec 2016 Abbey House Museum
Our Cousin Florence Until 31 Dec 2016 Lotherton Hall
To mark the 300th anniversary of the birth of 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 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!
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’.
Visit leeds.gov.uk/landscape
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!
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 Until 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. Please make sure to visit our website for special events that accompany this exhibition. Visit leeds.gov.uk/footsteps
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Displays 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
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.
Decades of Youth Until Jan 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 Until 4 Dec 2016 Leeds City Museum Uncover our latest 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. Visit leeds.gov/peacedisplay
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Kirkstall Abbey
Opening Times Tues–Sun: Sept 10am–4.30pm, Oct–Mar 10am–4pm (last entry 30 mins before closing) Please check our website for Christmas opening hours Price
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.
Free entry and free events unless stated otherwise Contact Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH Tel: 0113 378 4079 Email: kirkstall.abbey@leeds.gov.uk
Muddy Monkey Club Every Tues, 10–11am
Spooky Scarecrow Trail Tues 25–Sun 30 Oct
Messy and imaginative play activities for under 5’s and their carers. Please remember that we like to get messy and if the weather is nice we like to play outside too. On Tues 25 October our usual under 5’s session gets a feathery makeover for half term. Join us for a range of owl themed crafts as well as usual instruments, toys and dressing up. Older siblings welcome.
Explore the abbey looking for things that go bump in the night! Our spooky but not too scary scarecrows are dotted all over the abbey for you to find. There will be all sorts of Halloween creatures including witches, vampires, werewolves and trolls!
Visit leeds.gov.uk/kirkstallabbey for our full programme of events
Kirkstall Abbey Markets Last Sat & Sun of the month, Sept–Nov Don’t miss our fantastic monthly markets on the last weekend of every month between September and November with over 40 stalls in the cloisters of the abbey. You will find high quality Yorkshire produce, handmade crafts and collectables, plus freshly cooked treats for a tasty lunch. Visit leeds.gov.uk /kirkstallabbeymarket
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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 Please check our website for Christmas opening hours
Under 5s Tues, Weds & Fri in Sept
Mindfulness Week Tues 11–Sun 16 Oct
September is Toddler Month, there will be lots of activities for under 5’s and their carers. On Tuesdays there is a special trail around our Victorian Streets finding stickers, drawing and making. On Wednesdays 2–4pm we become Little Scientists looking at bubbles, water and magnets. Or join us for creative fun on Fridays at our regular Messy Monkey Club (be prepared we like to get messy!). The Messy Monkey Club continues past September and meets every Friday 10am–12pm & 2–4pm.
In recognition of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, Abbey House Museum are putting on a week of activities from meditation to knitting, book readings and creative writing workshops. Visit whatson.leeds.gov.uk
Visit leeds.gov.uk/abbeyhouse Visit leeds.gov.uk/abbeyhouse for our full programme of events
October half term Tues 25–Fri 28 Oct, 10am–12pm & 2–4pm Get ready for Halloween and join us for a variety of spooky activities in our creepily decorated Victorian Streets. On Tuesday we will be having Spooktastic family fun getting ready for Halloween making crafts and decorations, on Wednesday we will be whipping up some magic potions in Silly Science, on Thursday there will be a detective mystery to solve in Murder at the Museum and on Friday we will be having lots of spooky Halloween fun in Haunted Abbey House! Visit leeds.gov.uk/ schoolholidays
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Price Adult £4.50, child £2.30, conc £3.70, family ticket £9.50* All events are included in admission price unless stated otherwise.
Contact Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH
Step back in time and experience wonders of the past in this familyfriendly 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.
Tel: 0113 378 4079 Email: abbey.house@leeds.gov.uk
Teens Halloween Special FX Make up Sat 22 Oct, 12–4pm Come along with your friends and enjoy our event hosted by a professional make-up artist. Learn how to apply gruesome Halloween and special effects. This event is specifically for young people 13+. If you are aged 13–24, why not join one of our youth groups? Help to curate exhibitions and get involved with our creative workshops. Visit leeds.gov.uk/ youthprogramme
Adult Talks 13 Sept, 2 Oct, 15 Nov
Christmas Sat 3–Fri 23 Dec
Take a fascinating look into some of the themes within our current exhibition Crime and Punishment with these monthly adult talks. In September historical crime author Frances Brody chats about her Kate Shackleton mysteries. October sees Lauren Padgett (Leeds Trinity University) explore the tale of a chemist who became a real-life Sherlock Holmes. Lastly in November Vicky Grindrod (West Yorkshire Archive Service) looks into the life of children at Leeds Industrial Schools 1857–1914.
Visit Father Christmas in his magical Abbey House Grotto for the first three weekends in December and make sure to remember your camera. Grotto price not included in admission: £4.50 (includes a present). There will also be crafts, music and fun in our Victorian Streets as everyone gets excited for the big day!
Talks cost £5 and include refreshments, please call 0113 378 4079 to book.
Visit leeds.gov.uk/ schoolholidays
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Leeds Art Gallery
Opening Times Currently closed for essential repairs. Price Free entry and free events unless stated otherwise Contact
A world of art in the heart of the city. Reopening autumn 2017.
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 in 2017. Please check the website or follow us on Twitter for the most up to date notices: @LeedsArtGallery
The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AA Tel: 0113 378 5350 Email: city.art.gallery@leeds.gov.uk
The Picture Library: Autumn Selection Fri 23–Sun 25 Sept, 12–3.30pm 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 Autumn 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 autumn half term 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.
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Behind the Scenes Every Thurs, 11am–12pm & 2pm–3pm
Museum Art Class 1 Sept, 6 Oct, 3 Nov, 1 Dec 2016, 6–9pm
Winter Stories Wed 21 Dec, 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.
A unique chance to find artistic inspiration in the wonderful and unusual items within Leeds’ collections. On display will be an eclectic mix of visually interesting objects available to draw. All abilities are welcome, with on-hand advice and tuition if desired. Equipment is not provided, so please bring your own drawing materials.
Visit leeds.gov.uk/ behindthescenes
Sessions cost £5 please call 0113 378 2100 to book.
Visit leeds.gov.uk/discoverycentre for our full programme of events
Carlisle Road, Leeds, LS10 1LB Tel: 0113 378 2100 Email: discovery.centre@leeds.gov.uk
Explore the Winter Stories linked to our collections, making your own artwork and cards. Mountain hares and winter coats, winter feasts and lights combine to inspire your own winter tales in this workshop for families. Please call 0113 378 2100 to book.
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Leeds City Museum
Flutterbabies Toddler Yoga Workshops Thurs 8, 15 & 29 Sept and 6 Oct, 10.30am–11.15am
October half term Tues 25, 11am–3pm and Weds 26, Thurs 27 & Fri 28 Oct, 10am–12pm & 1–3pm
This autumn we link our toddler activities to the Voices of Asia Gallery with Toddler Yoga.
On Tuesday during half-term join us for Word Up, a day of poetry, performance and word play with activities for families of all ages, including young people aged 13+. For the rest of the week enjoy Colourful Festivals — colourful and messy crafts to celebrate the festivals of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas.
Please call 0113 2243732 to book. Visit leeds.gov.uk/museumminis
Opening Times Mon: closed (except bank holiday Mondays) Tues–Fri: 10am–5pm Sat & Sun: 11am–5pm Please check our website for Christmas opening hours
Museum Minis Movies: Kung Fu Panda Wed 2 & 16 Nov, 10.30am Enjoy our special film screenings with your museum minis as we show family friendly films linked to the museum and galleries collections. These screenings are for parents and guardians and their babies, so there’s no need to worry about disturbing other guests whilst the film is on. Free movement during the screening and higher light levels with a craft station at the back of the room for added entertainment. Drop in and pay on the day, £2 per person (under 1s free). Visit leeds.gov.uk/museumminis
Visit leeds.gov.uk/citymuseum for our full programme of events
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Price Free entry and free events unless stated otherwise Contact Millennium Square, Cookridge Street, Leeds, LS2 8BH
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.
Tel: 0113 378 5001 Email: city.museum@leeds.gov.uk
Hip Hop History Month Event Sat 12 Nov, 11am–3.30pm
Makers’ Festival Every Sat in Dec, 11am–12.15pm
Building on the success of the last two year’s events that both attracted around 3,000 people each. Join us again in celebrating the cultural phenomenon that is ‘Hip Hop’. The day will include; Hip Hop element taster workshops, a baby Hip Hop party, live performances, memorabilia stalls and a meeting of the minds live Q&A.
During December we are holding a festival of creativity and inventiveness for you to get involved in. Come and have a go at making with our team of makers from across Yorkshire. Be inspired, learn new skills and fire-up your imagination with a variety of festive craft workshops for adults. Visit leeds.gov.uk/ makersfestival
Etsy Made Local Christmas Market Sat 3 & Sun 4 Dec, 11am–4pm Christmas shopping is going to be exciting this year at Leeds City Museum as more than 30 local creative businesses arrive to host our second Etsy Made Local Christmas Market. Etsy Made Local is a great opportunity to meet local makers in the area and find handmade, unique gifts for everyone on your Christmas list, plus a few treats for yourself!
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Leeds Industrial Museum at Armley Mills
Heritage Open Days Thurs 8–Sun 11 Sept
Leeds Steampunk Market Sat 1 & Sun 2 Oct, 11am–5pm
From Thursday to Sunday as part of the national celebration of Heritage Open Days, Leeds Industrial Museum will be offering free entry. On Saturday 10 Sept you’ll be able to find out more about WW1 by joining a tour of the current exhibition or listen to a talk all about Munitions at Armley and Newlay; while on Sunday 11 join museum curators to explore weaving, with a tour and a chance to get hands on with some museum artefacts.
Visitors of all ages will be able enjoy the delights of the fantastic Steampunk Market. Join us for a fun packed weekend with lots of stalls, art, pretty things to look at, coffee jousting and colourful characters. There will be a large selection of traders selling everything from handmade footwear to hats and the chance to relax with a cup of tea and slice of cake at a vintage café. This is a date in the diary not to be missed whether you’re a fan of Steampunk or if you’re looking for a fun day out for all the family. Visit leedssteampunk market.co.uk
Visit leeds.gov.uk/armleymills for our full programme of events
Opening Times Mon: closed (except bank holiday Mondays) Tues–Sat: 10am–5pm Sun: 1pm–5pm Please check our website for Christmas opening hours
Wool Week Events and activities throughout October This month we will be joining the campaign for wool to celebrate all things woolly. UK Wool Week runs from the 10–16 October but we will be celebrating wool for the whole month. There will be displays and lots of other activities going on, more information available on our website. Visit leeds.gov.uk/armleymills
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Price Adult £3.80, child £1.90, conc £3, family ticket £8* All events are included in admission price unless stated otherwise.
Contact Canal Road, Leeds, LS12 2QF
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.
Tel: 0113 378 3173 Email: armley.mills@leeds.gov.uk
Steam Inspired Print Workshop Tues 25–Thurs 27 Oct, 11am–1.30pm As part of The STEAM powered Big Draw Festival join us for a printing workshop using some of our wonderful steam powered machines as inspiration! Surrounded by the fantastic objects of the Leeds Industrial Museum get creative with relief printing as we show you how to design, create and print your own designs onto paper to take home. Suitable for all, you’ll be amazed at the results — just bring along your imagination, no previous printing experience needed.
Halloween Family Fun Day Sun 30 Oct, 1–4pm
Mystery Matinees Sun 21 Aug, 10.30am–5pm
Join us for a fun packed day of spooky crafts, face painting, storytelling and more! Plus join in our craft activities over half term and make yourself a witch’s cat or a pumpkin mask.
Did you know Leeds Industrial Museum has one of the smallest cinemas in the world? What’s more on Saturdays and in school holidays we’ll be screening family movies for you to watch, while on Wednesdays catch one of our classic films. Please ring ahead to find out what film is on 0113 378 3173.
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Lotherton Hall
Estate Opening Times Mar–Oct: 10am–5pm Nov–Feb: 10am–4pm Last entry 45 mins before closing. Please check our website for Christmas opening hours
Lotherton Autumn Harvest Sun 11 Sept, 11am–4pm
Spooky Scarecrow Trail Sat 22–Mon 31 Oct, 11am–4pm
Halloween Weekend Sat 29–Sun 30 Oct, 11am–4pm
We’ll be celebrating Apple Day with our annual Autumn Harvest, come and join us to pick and try rare apple varieties. We will have cider and apple juice tasting, harvest treats in Lotherton’s café and garden games, all to celebrate the start of this year’s apple harvest. Apple picking will be available in the estate’s much-loved orchard and youngsters can take part in making fruit and veg sculptures in the Stable Courtyard.
Lotherton Hall’s Spooky Scarecrow Trail is back and better than ever, but beware we aim to scare! Follow the clues around the estate and see the popular spooky scarecrows on display. Don’t forget to visit the Witches’ Cottage and try your hand at the creepy crafts.
Dress up your little monsters and join us for our first Halloween Weekend. Spot prizes for the best costumes, spooky scarecrow trail, face painting, creepy crafts and the chance to meet some ghostly characters in the house.
Visit leeds.gov.uk/lothertonhall for our full programme of events
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Price Entrance to the whole estate: Adult £5.50, child £2.70, conc £4.40, family ticket £16.50*, membership from £19
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.
All events are included in admission price unless stated otherwise.
Contact Lotherton Lane, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB Tel: 0113 378 2959 Email: lotherton.hall@leeds.gov.uk
The Christmas Experience Fri 25 Nov–Fri 30 Dec Presenting the ultimate festive day out, steeped in Christmas magic and excitement. Taking inspiration from traditional story-telling you can enjoy a magical Twelve Days of Christmas Walk, an Elf Village where you’ll find that Santa’s taken up residence to meet our little visitors, plus you can uncover a secret fairy hideaway in our rock garden. Don’t forget our annual Edwardian Christmas in the house too, taking place on Sat 10 & Sun 11 Dec, with carols, magic shows, arts and crafts, dressing up and wreath making. Visit thechristmas experience.co.uk
Little Lotherton Toddlers’ Club Tuesdays once a month, drop-in from 10am–12pm
Exhibition Talks and Tours Sat 20 & Sun 21 Aug, 11am–4pm
Join us for a relaxing morning and stay for as little or long as you like. A seasonal theme each month with easy arts and crafts, story time and play aimed at under-5’s with their adults.
As part of the Our Cousin Florence exhibition, we’ll be presenting a varied programme of events for an adult audience. Enjoy a talk about the occupants of Lotherton Hall, take in an afternoon concert of Victorian music and join in our special Study Day exploring the homes of Florence Nightingale. Plus we’ll be hosting an exceptional musical performance which celebrates the life and work of this iconic character. You can also take a closer look at the exhibition with tea, talks and tours available with our curator.
This season’s dates are: 20 Sept – Take a Nature Walk 18 Oct – Scrappy Scarecrows 15 Nov – Sparkle and Shine 13 Dec – Christmas is Coming
Visit leeds.gov.uk/florence
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Temple Newsam
House Opening Times
Farm Opening Times
Mon: closed (except bank holidays) Until 31 Oct 2016, Tues–Sun 10.30am–5pm 1 Nov 2016–11 Feb 2017, events, pre-booked visits and tours only
Mon: closed (except bank holiday Mondays and during school holidays) Tues–Sun: 10am–4pm Please check our website for Christmas opening hours Price Please visit the website for admission prices
Heritage Open Days Thurs 8, Fri 9 & Sun 11 Sept
October half term Sat 22–Sun 30 Oct
Always wanted to visit but never got round to it? On Thursday 8 and Friday 9 Sept as part of Heritage Open Days we’re offering free entry to the house! Although normal admission applies at the weekend, on Sunday 11 we’re offering the opportunity to take in the stunning views from the roof as we offer our Rooftop Tours free of charge.
This half term bring some light into your life by following our light trail and joining in our craft activities. There will also be a chance to sit on a magic carpet for an interactive storytime all about light, dark and colour; plus to mark Diwali come and see our display of lamps from different faiths and make your own sparkly Diwali lamp to take home. Visit leeds.gov.uk/ schoolholidays
Halloween Spooktacular and Adult Ghost Tour Mon 31 Oct, 5–8pm & 8.45pm Join us as we celebrate Halloween with something for all ages. From 5–8pm bring your little ghosts and ghouls dressed up in a spooky outfit to trick or treat through the darkened house and farm and collect some ghoulish treats. Then at 8.45pm we host an experience not for the faint hearted with an adult only ghost walk through the house and cellars. Numbers are limited so purchase your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Visit leeds.gov.uk/ templenewsam
Visit leeds.gov.uk/templenewsam for our full programme of events
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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
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.
Winter Programme 1 Nov 2016–10 Feb 2017
Chocolates for Christmas Sat 26 Nov, 1–4pm
500 Years of Christmas Sat 10 & Sun 11 Dec
During winter we give the house some down time, but we have heaps going on behind the scenes — call ahead and take advantage of a great selection of tours, special sessions looking at conservation in action, join us as we reveal 18th century beauty secrets in a hands-on session or there’s the more leisurely option of enjoying a spot of tea with our Curator exploring various country house topics. Not forgetting our younger visitors, there’s a chance to ‘Get Crafty’ as we host a range of creative activities.
Learn to make chocolates from a professional chocolatier! A two hour workshop in the glorious Great Hall during which you will create delicious Belgian truffles by hand from raw chocolate ingredients and leave with 30–50 beautifully packaged chocolates ready as gifts for Christmas day. Tickets cost £30 and the day includes a pre-workshop tour of Temple Newsam and post workshop tea and cake.
Come and enjoy our magnificent decorations, a Tudor banquet display, storytellers, music from Jane Austen’s time, Victorian crafts to make, festive farm, carol singers and take a magical winter journey to discover Father Christmas. Tickets are valid across the house and farm, there is an additional charge of £4 for visits to Father Christmas; grab a time slot in advance by calling 0113 336 7460. From Tues 13–Sat 17 Dec you can also sneak in to meet Father Christmas by the fire for £5 with no additional house admission charge.
Visit leeds.gov.uk/ winterprogramme
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Thwaite Mills Watermill
Opening Times Sat & Sun: 1pm–5pm Open bank holidays & Tues–Fri during school holidays: 10am–5pm Please check our website for Christmas opening hours Price
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.
Adult £3.80, child £1.90, conc £3, family ticket £8* ll events are included in admission A price unless stated otherwise.
Contact Thwaite Lane, Stourton, Leeds, LS10 1RP Tel: 0113 378 2983 Email: thwaite.mills@leeds.gov.uk
Heritage Open Days Sat 10 & Sun 11 Sept, 1pm–5pm
Orchard Explorers Sat 22 Oct, 1pm–5pm
Especially for Heritage Open Days Thwaite Mills Watermill will offer free admission to the site on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 September. Our knowledgeable staff will be running guided tours every half hour from 1.15pm to 3.15pm.
Join us to celebrate apple day and explore the ancient orchard at Thwaite Mills Watermill and discover more about native and traditional types of apples. If you don’t like apples don’t worry we have other fruit as well. A fun filled day with fruit themed activities.
Visit leeds.gov.uk/thwaitemills for our full programme of events
A Fruit and Vegetable Power Station Thurs 27, 1pm–3pm Can fruit power a light? What about vegetables? Join us for experimental fun to find out.
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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.
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Capture imaginations this autumn at Leeds Museums and Galleries — we’ve got this holiday sorted!
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