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3 events,
RORY’S SATURDAY CLUB
RORY’S SATURDAY CLUB
Come down to Leeds City Museum for our Rory’s Saturday Club craft sessions for families with children of all ages. Drop-in, no need to book. Until 25th April. Give what you can.
DEMONSTRATIONS OF VICTORIAN HAIRWORK
DEMONSTRATIONS OF VICTORIAN HAIRWORK
The Victorian art of hairwork involved meticulously weaving together the hair of loved ones into flowers or wreaths.
Fountains Café: Serving Bradford for Fifty-Five Years
Fountains Café: Serving Bradford for Fifty-Five Years
Paul and Mary Georgiou opened Fountains Coffee House in 1968 at Bradford’s John Street Market (later called the Oastler Shopping Centre). Affectionately known as Fountains Café, it was run by three generations of the family and had a close-knit set of regulars. Bradfordians remember being taken there as children, with many returning with their own families later in life. The well-known and much-loved Fountains Café closed in 2023. After its closure, Bradford District Museums and Galleries acquired some of its iconic and recognisable objects which have been showcased in this display. It also includes illustrations by Clock Tower Studios and memories collected by History in Action and brought to life by Bent Architect Theatre Company.
5 events,
TIME AT BLACKBURN CATHEDRAL
TIME AT BLACKBURN CATHEDRAL
Time will transform the entire Cathedral into a fully immersive artwork where you will traverse a series of captivating installations that explore humanity’s evolving relationship with the concept of time.
A CREATIVE WORKSHOP: EXPLORE KIRKSTALL ABBEY
A CREATIVE WORKSHOP: EXPLORE KIRKSTALL ABBEY
Explore Kirkstall Abbey, your feelings and experience of it, using textures, nature and words to make an artist's book. With artist Lynette Willoughby and poet Clare Wigzell.
2 events,
RORY’S SATURDAY CLUB
Fountains Café: Serving Bradford for Fifty-Five Years
4 events,
THE BIG SPRING STEAMPUNK WEEKEND
THE BIG SPRING STEAMPUNK WEEKEND
The Big Spring Steampunk Weekend is our annual spring foray into all things Steampunk. Your chance to join in with your spendiferous attire (or not ). Live entertainment. Alternative, goth & more welcome.
Rebraiding History: Creative Writing Workshop
Rebraiding History: Creative Writing Workshop
Drawing on Victorian artifacts in the museum's collection and the streets of Abbey Fold, we will tune into voices of characters who may have lived in Leeds in the 19th Century and find creative ways to weave their history with our present.
4 events,
RORY’S SATURDAY CLUB
Fountains Café: Serving Bradford for Fifty-Five Years
Spring Equinox Foraged Wreath Workshop
Spring Equinox Foraged Wreath Workshop
Join this workshop to make a beautiful foraged wreath to celebrate the spring equinox. Make a spring wreath from willow and foraged foliage with our tutor in the beautiful Gate House space at Abbey House Museum.
Art Workshops | Delivered by Val Hughes
Art Workshops | Delivered by Val Hughes
Begin 2026 by reconnecting with creativity, calm and self-care through our Art & Wellbeing Workshop Series at HAPPA, led by Val Hughes – a highly respected local artist, experienced lecturer and published author. Designed especially for adults, these thoughtfully curated workshops offer a gentle escape from the pace of everyday life. Each session invites you to slow down, learn new creative techniques, and enjoy a welcoming, supportive environment where wellbeing is just as important as the finished artwork.
3 events,
1984
1984
‘To the future or to the past, to a time when thought is free: From the age of uniformity, from the age of Big Brother, from the age of doublethink… greetings!’ Award winning Box Tale Soup present a stunning new adaptation of Orwell’s dystopian classic. Known for their ingenious sets and slick storytelling, Box Tale Soup’s unique puppetry becomes a striking metaphor for Orwell’s chilling vision of power and control. The year is 1984, perhaps – it is impossible to tell for certain. We are being watched, Big Brother is everywhere, truth changes daily, and everyone conforms. But for Winston Smith, insignificant cog in the Party’s vast machine, this half-life is not enough. He dreams of freedom, but is he the only one? Dreams can be deadly when rebellion begins with a thought. Featuring the voices of Sophie Aldred & Joanna Lumley, with Simon Russell Beale as the voice of Big Brother.
3 events,
Street Tours: Women in Victorian Leeds
Street Tours: Women in Victorian Leeds
As part of Women’s History Month, come along and join us for a chance to take a guided tour of our Victorian Streets, with a focus on the female residents and visitors who may have been there. The tour will be led by a member of our knowledgeable museum staff who will share their insights on what life would have been like for women in Leeds during the Victorian period.
3 events,
Photo North Festival
Photo North Festival
Photo North Festival returns to Leeds from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th March 2026, taking over the Carriageworks Theatre for its seventh edition. This acclaimed photography festival brings together world-renowned artists, emerging talent and passionate enthusiasts for a weekend of exhibitions, talks, screenings and creative connection. With access to all exhibitions and events included in the ticket price, it offers an inspiring cultural experience in one of the UK’s most vibrant cities.
6 events,
Mothers’ Day Special
Mothers’ Day Special
Step aboard and begin your experience with a glass of Prosecco or fresh orange juice, accompanied by a delightful selection of canapés. Sit back and relax as our steam train carries you on a scenic round trip through the beautiful Worth Valley. After your journey, enjoy a freshly prepared two-course lunch served in the characterful Old Parcels Office, the perfect setting to continue your celebration.
Mother’s Day (MUMS GO FREE)
Mother’s Day (MUMS GO FREE)
As a thank you to all the wonderful Mums, Step Mums, Grandmas, and mother figures, they're delighted to welcome you to Thornton Hall Country Park for FREE*. Enjoy a fantastic family day out on the farm with plenty to see and do — and don’t forget to collect your FREE glass of prosecco or orange juice* during your visit.
Make a Felt Flower Bouquet
Make a Felt Flower Bouquet
Make a felt flower bouquet for Mother's Day in this workshop. Join this workshop and make an assortment of felt flowers to create your own beautiful floral bouquet. The bouquet makes a perfect Mother's Day gift or use it to decorate your home all year round. Light refreshments (tea, coffee, biscuits) are included.
6 events,
Meet Frances Tempest at Bolling Hall
Meet Frances Tempest at Bolling Hall
English Civil War, 1642 – 1649. Bolling Hall was the temporary Royalist Headquarters after winning a great battle against the Parliamentarians under Oliver Cromwell, the Battle of Adwalton Moor (near Bradford) June 1643. Frances, as mistress of the house, would protect herself & her family by always having 2 Flintlock Pistols at the ready, “keeping her powder dry” under her apron.
2 events,
RORY’S SATURDAY CLUB
Fountains Café: Serving Bradford for Fifty-Five Years
4 events,
The Steam Gala
The Steam Gala
Across four action-packed days, enjoy the sight, sound and spectacle of our visiting guest locomotives alongside the home fleet. An intensive passenger timetable will operate throughout the event, offering plenty of opportunities to travel behind a variety of steam traction. The weekend programme also features a traditional goods train demonstration and special double-headed services, making this a must-see event for steam enthusiasts and families alike.
Spring Equinox Felt Wreath Workshop
Spring Equinox Felt Wreath Workshop
Learn to make simple felt flowers in this workshops and craft them into a beautiful spring wreath to decorate your home. No experience necessary, materials provided. Includes refreshments.
2 events,
RORY’S SATURDAY CLUB
Fountains Café: Serving Bradford for Fifty-Five Years
3 events,
Silsden Beer Festival 2026
Silsden Beer Festival 2026
A day filled with delicious brews and good vibes. Get ready to sample a variety of craft beers from local breweries and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned beer enthusiast or just looking to have a good time, this event is perfect for everyone.
4 events,
Own A Pony Day
Own A Pony Day
At HAPPA Own a Pony Day, children get the opportunity to own a HAPPA pony for the day, gaining valuable knowledge and an insight into what it is like to care for a pony, via hands on practical learning. There is even an opportunity for each child to have a ride on our School Master pony!
2 events,
RORY’S SATURDAY CLUB
Fountains Café: Serving Bradford for Fifty-Five Years
4 events,
YORK CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL
YORK CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL
A selection of chocolatiers, bakers, confectioners, and everything in between! Even some traditionally savoury products with a sweet twist will be showcased at the festival market, from independent traders.
Meditation Walks
Meditation Walks
A chance to get some fresh air and fresh thoughts and a taster of Raja Yoga meditation – and to reflect in beautiful surroundings on the beautiful qualities we all have inside us. Organised by Brahma Kumaris in association with Kirkstall Abbey, the walks are included in entry to the Abbey and open to all. Kirkstall Abbey is a Give What You Can museum, suggested donation amount to enter is £5.
4 events,
CARD FEST 2026
CARD FEST 2026
Trading card show featuring Pokemon, Magic the Gathering, Lorcana and One Piece vendors. Kids Zone, music, food and great cards!