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THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED - Moorlands School was established in 1898 and in the 1960s moved to its current site - Fox Hill - which was built as the family home for William Tetley (son of the brewer Joshua) and designed by George Corson.

They built it and thousands of people came - to the beautiful Bramley Baths. Packed with original features and the last remaining Edwardian bath house in Leeds - explore the stories and future of the Baths through creative play.

Joining Heritage Open Days for the first time, explore the craftsmanship, creativity and care in the most recent Landmark Trust project. Take part in free activities, including 'Meet the Architect' with Karen Lim of Cowper Griffith Architects.

Sixth form students develop concepts for a new college entrance using key characteristics of major architectural styles.

On Sunday 14th September 2025 we are conducting a Guided Town Walk of Wetherby. See our lovely leaping Salmon and visit our Georgian Bath House, and our Council Offices.

Join us during Heritage Open Days as we showcase the inspiring projects shortlisted for the 2025 Leeds Architecture Awards.

Join us for a guided tour around our glorious Grade II listed Picture House as we near our 111th to learn about our original heritage features and recent renovation in 2023.

View the Cuthbert Broderick designed Church House, in which most of the original features still remain in this Grade II listed building. Meander through the beautiful mature gardens. Take part in a 'scavenger hunt' of the house, church and gardens.

Catherine Wright's talk provides an introduction to her biography of her husband's great grandmother, touching on local, social and family history of Leeds at that time.

Lesley Newnham will talk about the Leeds Victorian ceramics company which rivalled Doulton and Minton in popularity. Some Burmantofts pieces from the Discovery Centre's collection will be on display.

Join local historian Clifford Stead, for a railway history walk from the Wagon Lifting Hoist mini museum at Wellington Place.

Join Richard Tyler (who edits the HeadingleyLeeds.com website) for a journey through space and time, exploring the longest and oldest ginnel in Headingley.

'Foundations and Facades' - a look at Otley's architecture presented by Otley Courthouse, Otley Museum, Otley Players and local artist Emma-Jayne Emmott.

A walk led by Rachael Unsworth, geographer and tour guide in conjunction with Rebecca Catterall, ceramic entrepreneur Sunken Studios.

Join Leeds guide Ken Goor for a walk rediscovering the architecture of the west side of the city centre.

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.

Join Art teacher Justine Hardisty for a sketching workshop at rivers MEET Craft Cafe.

A talk by Dr Patrick Eyres on Humphry Repton, landscape gardener, and his Yorkshire Red Books.

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.

Local historian Brian Hull will give a talk about the history of Parlington Hall - the home of the Gascoigne family from the 16th to the first decade of the 20th century.

As part of Heritage Open Days, we are celebrating the history and power of film, with Martin Scorcese's loving postcard to the power of early cinema!

Leeds Jewish Housing Association has been providing social housing for the Jewish community for over 70 years. As we prepare to build new family homes next year, learn how our homes have contributed to the social history of the Jewish community.

A guided walk through this historic village, once a township in the Manor of Harewood. The village prospered and grew from the Victorian era but retains many earlier stone buildings amongst the more recent residential developments.

Heritage Open Days 2025 will provide an opportunity to learn about the heritage of Leeds Cathedral, with the help of our Cathedral Guides, and also to go behind the scenes and visit the Cathedral's bell tower.

‘Framed in Leeds’ is a self-led arts trail designed to inspire people of all ages and abilities to explore and creatively engage with the architecture of Hyde Park.

Join us at Mill Hill Unitarian Chapel for quiet discovery and creative reflection. Explore stone carvings, paint a journey stone to send kindness into the world, or pause for calm and contemplation in our pews—a space for all ages and curious hearts.

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.

An illustrated talk by Professor Joyce Hill, addressing Leeds Parish Church (now Leeds Minster), Kirkstall Abbey, St John's Adel, St John the Evangelist & Holy Trinity Boar Lane.

A Parish Church built in 1881.

Join local historians Wendy Grisedale and Val Crompton for a guided walk around the Adel Conservation Area.

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).

Explore this mediaeval church, a place of continuous worship for over a thousand years.

A rare opportunity to visit this magnificent Grade I listed Hall and surrounding gardens.

Come follow the phoenix around the Old Fire Station and hear stories from people who have worked in this building throughout history. Pick up a free trail guide at the reception.

The Church of the Epiphany will be open for visitors on Saturday, 13th and Sunday, 14th September 2025, 1100 TO 1300. You are cordially invited to come and look around.

Experience one of Leeds most prestigious choirs as they rehearse and then perform the beautiful melodies of Brahms German Requiem in German.

A free talk from speaker Jane Ellis looking at the heyday of "going to the pictures" through the collected memories and pictures of local people.

Rooted in the idea that a trip to the cinema is a powerful way to reconnect with memories, Memory Matinees provide a safe and inclusive way for audiences living with dementia to visit Hyde Park Picture House.

A 2.5 mile circular walk through the open spaces of Hawksworth Wood, Cragg Hill, Woodside and Newlay Conservation Areas taking in the rich history going back to the times of Kirkstall Abbey.

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.

Join Alun Pugh, the chairman 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

Join us for a behind the scenes tour of the M&S Archive

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.

....what stories they would tell about the people who built and worshipped in the church and how Headingley has changed over time. Enjoy our 180th anniversary; explore the church, hear our stories; view photos of local shops and share your memories

Ancient Parish church dating back to 12th century. 17th century oak box pew of Calverley family of Esholt. Marriage of Patrick Bronte and Maria Branwell took place here in 1812. Ancient stone cross Medieval stone coffins Commonwealth War graves

Explore these atmospheric mills which produced some of the finest cloth in the world. Visit the Museum & Archive, the Art Gallery exhibition , our artists' Open Studios, giant sheep & Family Trail before enjoying refreshments in the Tea Room.

Steve Thornton is a long time Armley resident and enthusiast. His illustrated talk will highlight some of the famous people who have helped to shape - and been shaped by - Armley.

Welcome to Heritage Open Days in Rothwell Come and explore the historic medieval parish church of Rothwell. A continuous place of worship in the heart of Rothwell since 1130 AD. Look out for other events in the town on the same day.

Middleton Railway was where the world's very first proper steam engines ran. To learn more, come on down and hear an illustrated talk.

Dr Patrick Eyres will talk about the work of Humphry Repton at Oulton Hall.