Leeds
Properties and events in Leeds
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
‘As grand as any cathedral’: the architecture of Leeds Minster
Leeds Parish Church, as was, consecrated in 1841, was the largest new church built in England since St Paul’s Cathedral. Join our tour, learn about the building’s architecture and the motivation of those behind it & enjoy its magnificence.
"Look Up!" at the West Yorkshire Archive Service
When you walk through Leeds do you ever look up? This Heritage Open Day visit the West Yorkshire Archive Service and see the buildings of Leeds from an entirely new perspective.
A Celebration of Moravian Architecture
Come along and enjoy the Fulneck Settlement and explore this fascinating example of eighteenth century architecture.
A fusion of architectural building, bricks and music: Calverley Community Methodist Church
Grade II listed building is one of the many great architectural building to be found in Calverley, we are planning a range of activities in and around our beautiful building. Come to Brick Church, make music with our organ, enjoy good food.
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
Discover authentic Victorian streets and childhood toys in this Leeds history museum. Explore our temporary exhibitions titled Storytime and Literature in Leeds: Prose, Poetry and Plays.
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 and the early history of Quakerism.
Adel St John's Conservation Area Walk
Join local historians Wendy Grisedale and Val Crompton for a guided walk around the Adel Conservation Area.
Aire and Calder Navigation Heritage Walk
A linear walk along the river and Navigation from the City Centre to the Thwaite Mills area, discovering the rich history and heritage of the area, returning by bus or independently.
Aireborough Historical Society - Stories in Stone
The stories, images and memories of some much loved buildings of Aireborough.
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. An opportunity to see the bells being rung.
All Souls Church Blackman Lane Leeds
Gilbert Scott's final church , in the Gothic Revival Style. Built as a Memorial Church To Walter Hook , The great 19th century church builder and Vicar of Leeds.
Architectural Tour of the University of Leeds campus
Join us for a walking tour exploring the design and history of a selection of the University's architectural gems dating from the 18th Century to the present day.
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.
Architecture and Plants
Dr Emma Storr and Professor Barry Strickland-Hodge will consider the aesthetic appeal of plants and flowers in architecture and their use in remedies.
Architecture at Lawnswood Cemetery
Take a look with guide Ann Lightman at the specially designed buildings within Lawnswood Cemetery and some of the headstones which reflect the architectural style of the times.
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.