Leeds
Properties and events in Leeds
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'A commodious mansion commanding a delightful prospect': Humphry Repton's commission for Benjamin Gott.
Humphry Repton was the leading landscape gardener of his generation; discover the legacy of his work at Armley for Benjamin Gott.
'Ello, Ello, Ello, What's All this Then?' 170 Years of Otley Police Force
Otley Police Force at work and play since 1855. Get your 'mug shot' and finger prints taken, join the 1950's 'Beat' Walk, listen to fascinating local police stories. Police officers and vehicle attending . Otley Museum display of local tradespeople.
A ramble around Howley
Ken Goor has been leading walks in West Yorkshire for many years. Join him for a ramble that celebrates Leeds 400 through some beautiful countryside on the outskirts of the city.
A walk around the Headingley Hill and Hyde Park Conservation Areas
Discover the fascinating character and history of the buildings, places and people who lived in Headingley Hill and Hyde Park in the company of Tony Ray, a retired Town Planner.
A walk round the old village of Kippax
Join local historian Edgar Pickles for an evening walk around the historic village of Kippax.
Abbey House Museum Memories: The 2026 Alastair Laurence Lecture
Join us as Abbey House nears 100 years as a museum to celebrate people's everyday memories of this unique space, from the building and its displays to the people who worked & visited here. A talk with a chance to contribute your own memories for 2027
Adel Quaker Meeting House and burial ground
Quaker Meeting House, garden and burial ground which date from the 19th century. The house will feature an exhibition about its history, the early history of Quakerism and the day-to-day life of some members of the local Quaker community.
Adel St John's Conservation Area Walk
Join local historians Wendy Grisedale, Andy McGeorge and Val Crompton for a guided walk around the Adel Conservation Area.
Aireborough Historical Society - Exploring daily working life through the ages, was your ancestor a slubber Doffer?
Join us as we delve into the working lives of Aireborough's people from days gone by, such as the corsetiere fitter, the Slubber Doffers who toiled in Guiseley and Yeadon and many more. Where did they live & what was working life like?
All Saints Church, Ledsham
Visit the oldest continually used building in West Yorkshire.
All Saints' Church, Barwick-in-Elmet
Visit our historic Norman church with its Anglo-Saxon stones and we will tell you about its history. The late 15/early 16th century porch where penitents received absolution before entering the church.
Alternative Music of Leeds
Alternative Music of Leeds is a self-guided city centre audio trail exploring the major moments of Leeds' alternative music heritage. Discover passwords and codes to unlock stories at each location.
Architecture and Faith Connections: Jamia Masjid Abu Huraira (Mosque)
This splendid mosque, built in 2018, with one of the largest chandeliers in Leeds, invites you to discover the architecture and the faith, customs and culture of Islam. Timed to allow a follow on visit to the nearby GNNSJ Gurudwara (Sikh).
Architecture and Faith Connections: the GNNSJ Gurudwara
A warm welcome awaits you at this imposing Gurudwara, chairman Tarlokh Singh Dhajal, beautifully converted from a Ringtons Tea premises. Find out about the building and the Sikh faith, traditions and culture; includes a tour and refreshments.
Art In Arcadia
A free art trail map distributed around Leeds, indicating local art and crafter's work in shop venues within the architecturally rich and diverse heritage arcades and shopping malls of Leeds City Centre.
AudaTours Leeds Audio Tour: The Bell, the Bandsaw and the Bridge
A self-guided audio tour of Leeds, exploring the city at work: the dawn bell of Kirkgate Market, the White Cloth Halls, the bandsaw trade, music-hall streets and Leeds Bridge.
Beckett Street Cemetery, Leeds
Join committee members of the Cemetery Friends on a 90 minute tour. You will hear stories that link the Victorian history of Leeds to the people who are buried there and see the hundreds of Guinea Graves
Bramhope Methodist Church
Bramhope Methodist Church is a beautiful 'hidden gem' of a building. We invite you to come inside and discover its wonders!
Bramley - the village that disappeared
Bramley History Society brings back memories with an exhibition featuring an archive display of hundreds of photos of Old Bramley and dozens of old maps.
Briggate Morris Dancers and Central Methodist Chapel Clogs, bobbins, tea, cake and a warm Methodist welcome
Come along to a relaxed evening of music, dance and a bit of history. Briggate Morris will dance Northwest clog to live music played on traditional instruments. Learn about the history of Northwest Morris and the Central Methodist Chapel.