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Little Bird Artisan Markets
20th February 2026
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Little Bird Artisan Markets Brings Curated Spring Market to Harewood House

A Yorkshire artisan market organiser known for spotlighting small businesses and handpicked local talent is continuing to grow its calendar of events across the region. Little Bird Artisan Markets has built a reputation for carefully curated markets that bring together independent makers, sustainable fashion brands and homegrown creative businesses – offering shoppers an alternative…
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Louise Lockhart Garden Collage Screen Print 2025
10th February 2026
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Yorkshire Sculpture Park Presents ‘Cake Crumbs and Lemonade’, a Major Louise Lockhart Showcase

Yorkshire Sculpture Park is presenting ‘Cake Crumbs and Lemonade’, the largest solo exhibition to date by acclaimed illustrator and designer Louise Lockhart, best known for her much-loved brand The Printed Peanut. Celebrated for her joyful, folk-inspired style and sharp eye for the details of everyday life, Lockhart’s work brings colour, warmth and a gentle…
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Holocaust Memorial Day
23rd January 2026
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Bridging Generations in Leeds for Holocaust Memorial Day Remembrance

Bridging generations through remembrance and ensuring the lessons of the past are carried forward — will be the focus of this year’s Holocaust Memorial Day commemorations in Leeds. The city’s civic event, hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, Councillor Dan Cohen, will take place at City Varieties Music Hall at 2pm on Sunday,…
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Light Night Leeds
26th September 2025
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Light Night Leeds Returns This October with Dazzling Illuminated Artworks

This October, Leeds will be transformed by a dazzling display of illuminated artworks as the spectacular Light Night Leeds returns. On October 23 and 24, the city’s most recognisable buildings and public spaces will be lit up with imaginative creations from artists around the world, drawing thousands of visitors to the cultural showcase. Centred…
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Siblings Elizabeth and Edward feature in a striking portrait dating from around 1740.
26th September 2025
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Leeds Event Explores the Cringeworthy Clothing of Childhoods Past

Children’s fashion faux pas from centuries past will take centre stage at a special event in Leeds, shining a spotlight on the awkward and often amusing outfits young people have been made to wear throughout history. Hosted at Lotherton, the talk invites visitors to explore the enduring tradition of dressing children like miniature adults,…
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Wildlife World
23rd May 2025
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Free and Low-Cost Things to Do in Leeds

Looking for fun on a budget this May half term? From playful gnome hunts to hands-on heritage festivals, we’ve rounded up some of the best free and low-cost family activities happening across Leeds. Gnomes Galore at Abbey House Museum The gnomes have gone rogue! These cheeky characters have escaped and are now hiding throughout…
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Tropical World Leeds
23rd May 2025
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Tropical World Welcomes Two Surprise Meerkat Babies

Last month, eleven-year-old meerkat Soya Bean gave birth to two pups, much to the excitement of keepers at the Leeds zoo attraction. The babies, born on 21 April, have already begun venturing out, with proud mum Soya Bean eager to introduce them to the world – far earlier than expected. A familiar face at…
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Children's Fancy Fashion- A Historical Journey
7th March 2025
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New Exhibition Unveils the Rich History of Children’s Fancy Fashion

A new exhibition delving into the intricate and colorful history of children’s fashion has opened its doors, inviting visitors to explore a realm of pinnies, petticoats, booties, and breeches. Titled ‘Children’s Fancy Fashion: A Historical Journey’, the showcase presents a fascinating look at how young ones have been dressed through the centuries, from the…
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Storytelling Festival 2025 Square by Kate Pankhurst
14th February 2025
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Leeds Storytelling Festival Launches for Families and Children to Connect, Create and Get Inspired

This month, Leeds is set to host a brand new festival dedicated to the enchanting art of storytelling, promising a fresh and exciting cultural experience for the city. The Leeds Storytelling Festival, organized by Leeds Libraries in collaboration with local arts groups Wrongsemble and LIVEwire Poetry, aims to celebrate and explore the diverse world…
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The Story Time exhibition opens at Abbey House Museum
31st January 2025
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Leeds Exhibition Brings Childhood Storybooks to Life

A nostalgic new exhibition in Leeds is bringing beloved childhood stories back to life. Hosted at the Abbey House Museum, the ‘Story Time’ exhibition showcases an extensive collection of historic books and games, delving into the enchanting world of children’s literature. The exhibition presents objects that span hundreds of years, tracing the evolution of…
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