A Spine-Chilling Halloween Experience at Lotherton for brave souls aged 8 to 15

This Halloween, Lotherton invites all thrill-seekers to step into the pages of twisted fairy tales where happily ever afters don’t exist.

Once Upon a Nightmare is an immersive scare event that transforms the serene grounds and gardens of Lotherton into a haunting world where your favourite fairy tale characters live out their darkest versions of reality.

Get into the Christmas spirit at our fancy dress abseil!

Join us on Saturday 14th December dressed in your best festive gear, as we drop 45 metres (147 feet) "down the chimney" on the side of the Moda Building at Quarry Hill in Leeds!

There will be a prize for the best fancy dress of the day!

All those taking part must be over 16 on the day of the event.

Step into the enchanting world of "The Christmas Experience" at Lotherton!

Visit Santa’s snow filled North Pole for a magical experience with the main man and the elves. Join Mrs Claus in the enchanting Elf Village, ready to share her delightful tales about life at the North Pole and visit Santa’s elves for fun craft activities.

Take a stroll through the magical, interactive Festive Woodland Walk, discover the hidden Fairy Dell and marvel in the splendour of Lotherton Hall.

For our second of two satellite events as part of Battle of Ideas 2024*, we’ve invited Freedom of the Arts co-founder Denise Fahmy to discuss how FITA’s 5-year project is going a year in and the possible impacts of the change of government.

Having reassessed her life through the prism of an ADHD diagnosis in last year's funny and moving memoir, one of Britain's most beloved and most scatterbrained stand-ups lets you back into her mind (warning: it's cluttered in there). Among other things, this show will be a love-letter to letter-writing, a trip back through her early years as a comic and woman-about-town, and a whirlwind tour of a chaotic, hilarious brain.        

Part of Farsley Lit Fest.

“She has plenty to say, and says it with pointedness and potency” Guardian

A Mother's Body is Spectacular. Phenomenal. Beautiful.

Join us for a session of heartwarming and supportive discussion, followed by a healing tea blend workshop for balancing hormones.

One of the FREE events that form part of (M)OTHER exhibition by Ellie Andrews, we are so excited to be sharing the floor with Vix Wright-Jones and Melanie Hadida!

Event Run:

Intro to the exhibition by Ellie Andrews

Every month The Barn Coffee Shop welcomes the best independent acoustic acts to Meanwood Valley Urban Farm.

In December we are excited to welcome back:

HUM Gospel Choir UNIQUE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL - TWO SHOWS IN ONE NIGHT

Back Due to Popular Demand - HUM Gospel Choir brings you a Unique Christmas Special - Two Shows in One Night - with soulful gospel vocals that will thrill and delight audiences of all ages. With many years of experience they cover a wide range of artists and genres, this choir provide something special and unique.

BRING A FRIEND

Every month The Barn Coffee Shop welcomes the best performers to Meanwood Valley Urban Farm.

“lovely venue” “super food, excellent coffee”
“hugely enjoyable” “intimate gig atmosphere” “such a great buzz”

In October we're excited and privileged to host a concert with:

CHRIS READ - half of popular musical-comedy duo 'Harry and Chris'

"comedy-rap-jazz power" bristol247

'Musical genius' Russell Howard

'Fantastic' Evening Standard

Chris Read has written songs and stories for:

Netflix's 'Ladybug and Cat Noir: The Movie'

Join Mafwa Theatre and Lift the Ban on 25th October, 6-10pm at Wharf Chambers for TOUT.ES UNI.ES!, a cabaret fundraiser celebrating Leeds’ refugee and asylum seeker communities.

The night will be packed with moving, joyful, and eclectic performances from local artists, groups, and all-round talented folks. Expect games, speeches, music, food and solidarity. Line up to be announced shortly.

The event is suitable for all ages and everyone’s welcome so bring your friends, bring your family and bring your neighbours!

Join us to combine the practice of yoga with acrobatics for our super playful Intro to Acro workshop with Jess and Bryony.

Bryony and Jess will be teaching the fundamentals of basing, flying and spotting in partner balances.