An action-packed themed weekend featuring the notorious 18th-century English pirate, Edward Thatch, who plundered the Caribbean seas.
It is also Leeds Waterfront Festival this weekend with entertainment for all the family around Leeds Dock, Brewery Wharf and Granary Wharf.
Legends: Blackbeard (museum / 10am-5pm)
A full programme of events including dramatic performances, film shows, crafts and the chance to get your hands on history. See our What’s On Today page for the full programme of events.
Daily highlights include:
Life on the ocean wave (dockside / 10am-4pm)
Discover what life at sea would have been like during the golden age of piracy. Explore a 17th-century naval encampment and meet members of the Royal Navy and their pirate foes.
Pirate battle (dockside / 12noon)
Trouble is brewing at Leeds Dock as pirates clash with the Royal Navy on land and water.
Big guns galore! (dockside / 3pm)
Spectacular demonstration of cannons and firearms used by pirates and the Royal Navy.
Treasure Island (Saturday / 7pm / £7)|
Special storytelling session with Tim Ralphs.
