The prospect awaits of another exhilarating evening of tension and drama in spectacular mountain scenery - without having to leave the comfort of your luxury seats in Wetherby Cinema!

The latest in the popular outdoor adventure films screened at the Festival in recent years is the brilliant ‘The Climbing Film Tour 2025.’ It showcases a unique selection of short films focused on climbing, mountaineering and other vertical adventures.

A trailer can be viewed here.

On the 7th September from 10am until 3pm we are hosting the annual Farsley Yard Sale Trail.

Follow the online map which will be published on our social Media  (@ProjectFarsley) or buy a paper map on the day from our hub at the Samuel Marsden Garden on Town Street (LS28 5SF)

Follow the map for over 50 houses selling their items outside their house - remember to bring change!

Happy Thrifting!

In the 250th year since JMW Turner’s birth, join poet Clare Wigzell in walking through the abbey and park, looking in a mindful way, and hearing a few poems to help us to appreciate colour and light like Turner did when he painted the Abbey. Please dress weather appropriately.

Part of the 2025 Mindfulness Festival which also takes place at Abbey House Museum.

This autumn, step into the glamour of 1930s England with live jazz entertainment inspired by Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. From 6:30pm to 9:30pm, The Ivy restaurant will come alive with the sound of a swinging jazz band and sensational vocalists.  

To complement the music, indulge in our exclusive Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale at The Ivy menu. Choose a two-course experience for £27.95 or three courses for £34.95, with each dish thoughtfully created to honour the grandeur of Downton’s dining room while reimagined with a touch of modern flair. 

Join meditation teacher Zeenat Cameron for a guided practice on Saraswati, Hindu Goddess of intelligence, harmony and creativity. Bestowing eloquence, insight, and inspiration, she aids artists, scholars, and seekers, aligning our creative endeavours with divine wisdom. Ultimately She is the force of the cosmos supporting our path towards spiritual liberation.

A woman only session as part of a women's practise day for the Leeds Mindfulness Festival. 

Through music, story sharing and other interactive activities, community music worker and songwriter Nicky Bray invites you to join her in a playful exploration of the theme of 'mindful hobbies'. Part of the Leeds Mindfulness Festival 2025.

Mindfulness and meditation offer ways of responding to stress and pain. In this short introduction we will learn how to orientate in our experience drawing on breath anchor and bodyscan. The event takes place in the Gatehouse, Abbey House Museum. No prior experience of meditation necessary. 

"Stevie Vayne is a legend of the Punk-Rock’n’Roll world, also known as Stevie Hulme, a global player in the world of House Music. His autobiography, ‘Vainglorious: A Punk In The House’ will be available on general release from Nov 4th, and also available in numbered and signed format at this pre-release concert extravaganza on Nov 2nd at The Brudenell, where a £15 ticket will not only grant entry but it will also secure you a copy of the book.