Mystery at the Museum

Calling all junior detectives! We need your help to solve a cold case.  

If you’re up for the challenge visit the Royal Armouries Museum this October half term.

You’ll be issued with a crime file on arrival, then your quest begins. Visit the crime scene and collect your evidence. Track down the suspects and find out what you can with some careful questioning. Take your evidence to the forensic lab and see if you’ve solved the case.

This is a free event. Please pre-book your tickets to guarantee your visit, see Tickets below.

Spooky Skeleton Safari at Tropical World

With Tropical World decorated for Halloween come and explore our indoor zoo. Uncover a host of spooky animal skeletons hidden in our mangroves, rainforest and enclosures, and discover interesting facts as you join in our trail.

Our animal team will be giving keeper talks at 2pm daily in the Activity Room, with children's crafts to keep the little ones busy. The shop will feature a host of scary spiders and snakes, as well as more cuddly toys, books and games.

Krampus Market at The Key Club

Leeds Indie Market and The Key Club Present: Krampus Market.

The Krampus market returns on Sunday 1st December from 12pm-4pm at The Key Club for your annual dose of festive spook.

Taking over both of the venue's gig rooms, you can expect to find a delicious array of dark, witchy, unusual and otherwise alternative crafts, art and wares. 

This event is free to enter, family friendly and dog friendly.

Leeds Indie Christmas Market at The Tetley

Leeds Indie Market are returning to The Tetley for a Festive special on Saturday 16th November from 10am until 3pm! 

You can expect to find an eclectic mix of local indie businesses showing of their art, makes and wares! A wonderful opportunity to tackle your Christmas shopping in one go AND support indies all at the same time. 

There will be some fantastically festive things in store, keep your eyes peeled for more info!

This event is free to enter and family friendly as well as dog friendly and accessible.

Leeds Indie Market Halloween Special

Leeds Indie Market are back at Project House for their Halloween Special on Saturday 26th October, 12pm-5pm.

Tricks AND Treats are in store for this fabulously spooky market.

You can expect to find a fantastic lineup of alternative, dark and otherwise unusual stalls that are sure to get you into the spooky spirit for Halloween!

Fancy Dress is encouraged, and there will be trophies for the best dressed on the day!!

This event is free to enter. It is also family friendly, dog friendly and accessible too.

Alternative news and views - Leeds Other Paper remembered, Tony Harcup

presented by The Thoresby Society.

Half a century has passed since the birth of Leeds Other Paper, an alternative local newspaper that uncovered many of the city’s less told stories. LOP lasted from 1974 to 1994, during which time it reported on social, political, economic and cultural life in Leeds from an alternative perspective. Run by a co-operative and existing on a shoestring, the paper gave a voice to many individuals and communities who felt ignored, patronised or even demonised by more mainstream media.