What's On Guide - April to July 2012 (Size A2)

Welcome This guide provides details of our events and exhibitions taking place across Leeds Museums and Galleries from April to July 2012.

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.

Groups are welcome at all our attractions. For details of group packages and offers visit www.leeds.gov.uk/groupvisits

Our new gift shop at Leeds Art Gallery has now opened its doors. Pop in for luxurious gifts for every occasion, kitchen textiles and ceramics, stationery, books and artisan jewellery.

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

We also offer unique venues for memorable occasions and corporate events. Find out more about venue hire at www.leedsvenues.org.uk

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Get involved VolunteeringThere 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 [email protected].

Leeds Art FundCelebrating 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.

Friends of Leeds MuseumsFor 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 [email protected].

Leeds Philosophical and Literary SocietyFounded 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

Keep in touch 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 [email protected] (Your information will not be passed onto any third party).

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: [email protected]

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.

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 8BHTel: 0113 2243732. Email: [email protected]

Visit one of the best preserved Cistercian monasteries in the country and see how the monks used to live.

Admission free Mondays closed (except Bank Holiday Mondays). Tues-Sun** 10am - 4pm (last admission 3.30pm).www.leeds.gov.uk/kirkstallabbeyKirkstall Abbey, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EHTel: 0113 230 5492. Email: [email protected]: The Kirkstall Abbey Audioboo tour to your phone for a free tour of the ruins www.audioboo.fm/leedsmuseums

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, (20% LeedsCard/ Breezecard discount), family ticket £15.50*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: [email protected]

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/abbeyhouseAbbey House Museum, Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH. Tel: 0113 230 5492. Email: [email protected]

Leeds Art Gallery showcases a wealth of art by well-known artists and presents a dynamic exhibitions programme.

Admission free 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: [email protected]

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, conc £4 (20% LeedsCard / BreezeCard discount), family ticket £15*, season ticket from £15 (please see website for full details)Open every day 10am - 5pmwww.leeds.gov.uk/lothertonhallLotherton Hall, off Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds, LS25 3EB. Tel House: 0113 281 3259, Tel Estate: 0113 264 5535Email: [email protected]

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Abbey HouseMessy 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

Armley MillsSteam 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

Kirkstall AbbeyMuddy monkeys messy play Every Tuesday (term time) 10am - 11am Under 5’s / Drop-in event

Multi monkeys messy play for families with multiple birth children Last Wednesday of the month 10am - 11am Under 5’s / Drop-in event

Leeds Art GallerySessions@ 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)

Leeds City MuseumRory’s Saturday club - arts and crafts Every Saturday (term-time) 11am - 12.15pm Families / Club

Sunday story time Every Sunday 2.15pm - 2.45pm Under 5’s / Drop-in event

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 CentreBehind the scenes guided tour Every Thursday 11am - 12pm & 2pm - 3pm All / Tour

Lotherton HallVaried 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

Nightingale art club Every Wednesday in school holidays 1pm - 3pm Older Children / Club

Meet the keeper in the bird garden Every Wednesday & Sunday in school holidays 11am All / Talk

Bookworm club storytelling and book club in the bird garden Every Thursday in school holidays 1pm - 2pm Families \ Drop-in event

Craftiness activities Every Friday in school holidays 1pm - 3pm Families \ Drop-in event

Temple NewsamHidden 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

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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/armleymillsLeeds Industrial Museum, Canal Road, Leeds, LS12 2QF Tel: 0113 263 7861, Email: [email protected]

A fully restored working watermill with a blacksmith’s workshop in a riverside setting and rich in wildlife.

Admission: Adult £3.30, child £1.20, conc £1.70 (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: [email protected]

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Our usual admission charge applies unless stated. Booking is not required, unless stated . 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

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Gary Hume: Flashback Leeds Art Gallery

This exhibition celebrates outstanding early paintings alongside recent work. Flashback is a major series of exhibitions from the Arts Council Collection. Until Sunday 15th April 2012. Free entry.

Silver 70s Leeds City Museum

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. Until Sunday 22nd April 2012. Free entry.

Bedtime Stories - Chapter One Temple Newsam

The restoration of the Queen Anne State Bed - a celebratory tale of a dilapidated bed returned to glory. Until 1st May 2012. Free entry (Normal house admission charge applies).

Pharaoh: King of EgyptLeeds City Museum

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. Until Sunday 17th June 2012. Free entry.

Performance - Tales from platform, pitch and podium Abbey House

A celebration of sporting success and the bright lights of the stage, focussing on Leeds’ stars and performers. Until 31st December 2012. Free entry. (Normal admission charge applies)

The Victorian Look Book Lotherton Hall

An exhibition exploring fashion and furnishing styles from 1837 - 1901, from gothic to aesthetic and exotic, to arts and craft. Until Thursday 31st January 2013. Free entry (Normal admission charge applies).

Collection displays Leeds Art Gallery

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 2012. Free entry.

Shringar - The Ornamental beauty of South Asia Leeds City Museum

A display in the Leeds Story Gallery celebrating Asian music and dance curated by South Asian Arts UK. Thursday 19th April until Sunday 15th July 2012. Free entry.

Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration Leeds City Museum

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. Saturday 5th May until Sunday 24th June 2012. Small admission charge applies (please check website).

Mary Lord Paintings Lotherton Hall

New work from this famous Leeds artist. Thursday 10th May until Saturday 28th July. Free entry (Normal admission charge applies).

Fiona Rae - Maybe you can live on the moon in the next centuryLeeds Art Gallery

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. Friday 11th May until Sunday 26th August 2012. Free entry.

Bedtime Stories - Chapter Two Temple Newsam

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. From Tuesday 15th May 2012. Free entry (Normal admission charge applies).

Treasured! Smuggled, stolen, saved?Leeds City Museum

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. Friday 20th July until Sunday 13th January 2013. Free entry.

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Artspace: Imaginary Worlds - Creative art activities inspired by Fiona Rae

Leeds Art Gallery Sat 21 - Mon 30 April All dayFamilies / Drop-in event

Dawn chorus

Temple Newsam Sat 21 April 6am - 10amFamilies / Tour (breakfast provided). £7.50 Adults, £5.00 Children

Printing workshop

Lotherton Hall Sat 21 April 1pm - 4pmAdults (18+) / Workshop. £15 including entry on to the Estate (£12.00 for season ticket holders)

Classical piano duo recital in the house

Lotherton Hall Sun 22 April 2pm - 3.30pmAll / Music. £11.00 Adults, £9.50 Concessions, family ticket £20.00

Find out more about monastic herbs

Kirkstall Abbey Thurs 26 April 2pm - 3pmAdults (18+) / Workshop

Dawn chorus

Lotherton Hall Sat 28 April 6am - 10amFamilies / Tour (breakfast provided). £7.50 Adults, £5.00 Children

Kirkstall Abbey Deli market

Kirkstall Abbey Sat 28 April / 12pm - 3pm All / Drop-in event

Live music in the cafe

Lotherton Hall Sun 29 April 2.30pm - 4pmAll / Drop-in event

Events: MayArtspace: Make Future Worlds

Leeds Art Gallery Tues 1 May - Thurs 31 May, All dayFamilies / Drop-in event

Bedroom trail of Temple Newsam House

Temple Newsam Sat 5 - Sun 6 May 10.30am - 4.30pmAll / Drop-in event

Bank Holiday weekend family activities

Lotherton Hall Sat 5 - Mon 7 May All dayFamilies / Drop-in event

Knights, dragons and princesses

Kirkstall Abbey Thurs 10 May 10am - 11amUnder 5’s / Drop-in event

Mask making in the Bird Garden

Lotherton Hall Sat 12 May 12.30 - 3.30pmFamilies / Drop-in event

Music in the country house

Temple Newsam Sat 12 May 2pmAdults (18+) /Music. Adults £10, Conc £8.

National Mills weekend - see the mill in action

Thwaite Mills Sat 12 - Sun 13 May 1pm - 5pm Families / Tour

From Glee clubs to Pantomime’ talk with Sarah shooter WYAS

Abbey House Wed 16 May 2.30pm - 3.30pmAdults (18+) / Talk

Fairy fun

Kirkstall Abbey Thurs 17 May 10am - 11amUnder 5’s / Drop-in event

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Join Molly the washer woman for wash day

Thwaite Mills Tues 10 April 1pm - 3pm Families / Workshop

Victorian Look Book exhibition curator talk

Lotherton Hall Tues 10 April 2pm All / Talk

Paper making

Armley Mills Tues 10 - Thurs 12 April 1pm - 3pmFamilies / Drop-in event

Titanic craft day

Abbey House Tues 10 & Fri 13 April 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm Families / Drop-in event

Sink the Titanic science experiments

Abbey House Wed 11 April 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pmFamilies / Drop-in event

Nautical Murder Mystery

Abbey House Thurs 12 April 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pmOlder Children / Drop-in event

Nest box making in the Bird Garden

Lotherton Hall Sat 14 April 11am & 2pmFamilies / Talk

Memories of West Yorkshire Rugby League’ talk with Rob Light, University of Huddersfield

Abbey House Wed 18 April 2.30pm - 3.30pmAdults (18+) / Talk

Victorian experience

Abbey House Thurs 19 April 2pm - 4pmAdults (18+) / Drop-in event

Fairy fun

Kirkstall Abbey Thurs 19 April 10am - 11amUnder 5’s / Drop-in event

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Experimental drawing workshop with artist in residence Catherine Gray (suitable for 8+)

Temple Newsam Thurs 5 April 11am - 3pmAll / Workshop

Gory tour

Kirkstall Abbey Thurs 5 & Thurs 12 April 2pm - 3pm Families / Tour

Bunny fun with Mr Bunny

Abbey House Fri 6 April 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pmFamilies / Drop-in event

Follow the feet and meet the dragon

Kirkstall Abbey Fri 6 & Fri 13 April 10am - 11.30amFamilies / Drop-in event

Family outdoor play

Lotherton Hall Fri 6 & Fri 13 April, All dayFamilies / Drop-in event

Easter egg rolling

Leeds City Museum Sat 7 April 11.15am - 12.30pmFamilies / Drop-in event

Hunt the dragons in the abbey counting trail

Kirkstall Abbey Sat 7 - Sun 8 & Sat 14 - Sun 15 April 10am - 1pm Families / Drop-in event

Journey through the underworld with archeology and world cultures collections

Leeds Museum Discovery Centre Sat 7 & Wed11 April 10am - 12pm Families / Workshop

Spring Spectacular - family fun Easter activities

Lotherton Hall Sat 7 - Sun 8 April, All dayFamilies / Drop-in event

Easter fun day with the Easter bunny

Thwaite Mills Sun 8 April 11am - 3.30pmFamilies / Drop-in event

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Events: April‘Make a bed’ activities in Miss Scotts room

Temple Newsam Sun 1 April - Tues 1 May 10.30am - 4.30pm All / Drop-in event

Bedroom trail

Temple Newsam Sun 1 April - Tues 1 May 10.30am - 4.30pm All / Drop-in event Create: Easter bedtime fun activities

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 dayFamilies / 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 dayFamilies / Drop-in event

Rock and roll eggs Easter craft activities

Abbey House Tues 3 April 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pmFamilies / Drop-in event

Spring craft activities and nature trail

Thwaite Mills Tues 3 April 1pm - 3pmFamilies / Workshop

Make your own historic hats

Leeds City Museum Tues 3 - Thurs 5 April & Tues 10 - Thurs 12 April 11am - 3pm Families / Drop-in event

Felt making

Armley Mills Tues 3 - Thurs 5 April 1pm - 3pmFamilies / Drop-in event

Mini dragons Kirkstall Abbey Tues 3 & Tues 10 April 10am - 11.30amUnder 5’s / Drop-in event

Folk Tales from Around the World

Armley Mills Tues 3 & Tues 10 April 11am - 11.45am Families / Drop-in event

Victorian tales and crafts

Lotherton Hall Tues 3, Thurs 5, Tues 10 & Thurs 12 April 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pmFamilies / Drop-in event

Wednesday wardrobe - Easter outfit Abbey House Wed 4 April 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pmFamilies / Drop-in event

Mask making in the Bird Garden

Lotherton Hall Wed 4 April 12.30 - 3.30pmFamilies / Drop-in event

How to heal your dragon

Kirkstall Abbey Wed 4 & 11 April 2pm - 4pmFamilies / Drop-in event

The Easter story through paintings

Temple Newsam Wed 4 & 11 April 2pm - 2.30pmAll / Tour

Easter Murder Mystery

Abbey House Thurs 5 April 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pmOlder Children / Drop-in event

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Brass Band Concert

Lotherton Hall Sun 27 May 2pm - 3.30pmAll / Drop-in event

Events: JuneJewels for a Jubilee - craft activities

Lotherton Hall Sat 2 & Thurs 7 June 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pm Families / Drop-in event

Bank holiday and half-term activities

Lotherton Hall Sat 2 - Sun 10 June All day

Jubilee crown hunt and crafts

Temple Newsam Sat 2 - Mon 4 June & Wed 6 - Sun 10 June 10.30am - 4.30pmAll / Drop-in event

Mask making in the Bird Garden

Lotherton Hall Tues 5 June 12.30 - 3.30pmFamilies / Drop-in event. Charge for materials

Coronation mug painting

Lotherton Hall Wed 6 June 10am - 12pmFamilies / Workshop. £3 for materials

Wednesday Wardrobe - Hats off

Abbey House Wed 6 June 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pmFamilies / Drop-in event

Kings, Queens, Emperors and Pharaohs craft activities

Leeds City Museum Wed 6 - Fri 8 June 11am - 3pmFamilies / Drop-in event

Make a dragon mask and meet the dragon

Kirkstall Abbey Wed 6 June 2pm - 4pmFamilies / Drop-in event

Create your own bug home

Armley Mills Wed 6 - Thurs 7 June 1pm - 3pmFamilies / Workshop

Experiment with Artspace artist in residence Farah Bajull

Leeds Art Gallery Thurs 7 - Sat 9 June 10am - 12pm & 1pm - 3pm Families / Drop-in event

Royal murder mystery

Abbey House Thurs 7 June 10am - 12pm & 2pm - 4pmOlder Children / Drop-in event

Afternoon tea with the Victorian Look Book exhibition curators

Lotherton Hall Thurs 7 June 2.30pm Adults (18+) / Talk. £10.00 including entry to the estate (£8.00 for season ticket holders)

Gory Tour

Kirkstall Abbey Thurs 7 June 2pm - 3pm Families / Tour

Family outdoor play

Lotherton Hall Fri 8 June, All day Families / Drop-in event

Horsing around family fun

Abbey House Fri 8 June 10am - 12pm & 2pm-4pmFamilies / Drop-in event

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Victorian experience

Abbey House Thurs 17 May 2pm - 4pmAdults (18+) / Drop-in event

Nest box making in the Bird Garden

Lotherton Hall Sat 19 May 11am & 2pmFamilies / Drop-in event

Bat Walk

Temple Newsam Sat 19 May 7pm - 10.30pmFamilies / Talk. £7.50 Adults, £5.00 Children

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

Find out more about monastic writing

Kirkstall Abbey Thurs 24 May 2pm - 3pmAdults (18+) / Workshop

Kirkstall Abbey Deli Market

Kirkstall Abbey Sat 26 May 12pm - 3pmAll / Drop-in event

Armley Mills 30th Birthday party

Armley Mills Sat 26 May 12pm - 4pmFamilies / Drop-in event

Woodland meditation

Thwaite Mills Sun 26 May 1pm - 5pm Adults (18+) / Drop-in event

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Voice and piano recital in the house

Lotherton Hall Sun 17 June 2pm - 3.30pmAll / Music Adult £11.00, Concession £9.50, Family ticket £20.00

Victorian experience

Abbey House Tues 19 June 2pm - 4pmAdults (18+) / Drop-in event

Fairy fun

Kirkstall Abbey Thurs 21 June 10am - 11amUnder 5’s / Drop-in event

Incredible insects: celebrating bug diversity

Leeds Museum Discovery Centre Sat 23 June10am - 12pm Families / Workshop

Live music in the gardens

Lotherton Hall Sun 24 June 1 - 3pm All / Music

Find out more about life in a medieval abbey

Kirkstall Abbey Thurs 28 June 2pm - 3pm Adults (18+) / Talk

Waterways festival

Thwaite Mills Sat 30 June - Sun 1 July 11am - 5pmFamilies / Drop-in event

Kirkstall Abbey deli market

Kirkstall Abbey Sat 30 June 12pm - 3pmAll / Drop-in event

Events: JulyBrass and jazz in Temple Newsam amphitheatre

Temple Newsam Sun 1 July 2.30pm All / Music

Children’s art day activities

Lotherton Hall Sat 7 July 1pm - 3pm 5 - 11 / Drop-in event

Classical guitar recital in the house

Lotherton Hall Sat 7 July 7.30pm - 10pmAdults (18+) / Music. £15.00 (Concessions £12.50)

Knights, dragons and princesses

Kirkstall Abbey Thurs 12 July 10am - 11am Under 5’s / Drop-in event

Creature masks for children’s art day

Leeds Art Gallery Fri 13 July 11am - 4pmFamilies / Drop-in event in Artspace

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 - 3.30pmAdults (18+) / Talk

Fairy fun

Kirkstall Abbey Thurs 19 July 10am - 11amUnder 5’s / Drop-in event

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Magic morning - potions and wands

Kirkstall Abbey Fri 8 June 10am - 11.30amFamilies / Drop-in event

Who killed the Queen’s husband? - royal stories

Temple Newsam Fri 8 June 11am All / Tour

Nest box making in the bird garden

Lotherton Hall Sat 9 June 11am & 2pmFamilies / Drop-in event. Charge for materials

Count the magicians in the abbey

Kirkstall Abbey Sat 9 - Sun 10 June 10am - 1pmFamilies / Drop-in event

Victorian Jubilee tea party - family fun activities

Lotherton Hall Sun 10 June, All dayFamilies / Drop-in event

World War II - a celebration of Thwaite Mills and the people of Leeds during the war years

Thwaite Mills Sun 10 June 10.30am - 4.30pmFamilies / Drop-in event

Artspace: Imaginary worlds - creative activities

Leeds Art Gallery Mon 11 - Sat 30 June All day Families / Drop-in event

Knights, dragons and princesses

Kirkstall Abbey Thurs 14 June 10am - 11am Under 5’s / Drop-in event

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Look out for our next summer and autumn What’s On Guide available from July 2012.

Full event details are available atwww.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries

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