Child Friendly Leeds have been consulting with children and young people in Leeds to find out what they would like to see on a city centre map. They have helped to co-produce an amazing map with lots of useful features and activities to do in our amazing city!
Ceramic painting is an activity which can be enjoyed by people of all ages. You don’t have to be an artist to achieve great results. We have a large variety of products to paint, ranging from small animals, plates and mugs to large vases.
Also offer children’s parties, pottery & storytime sessions and adult evenings.
Opening Times: Tuesday – Saturday 9.30am-5.00pm
30 High Street, Tadcaster, LS24 9AT. Tel: 01937 918100
Jackrabbits is a family and buggy-friendly studio for adults and children of all abilities to explore their creative sides, with a wide selection of pottery items to choose from. Great cafe with homemade cakes!
633a Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 4BA. Tel: 0113 318 9315
School of Sew takes a fresh new approach on teaching traditional sewing skills to people of all ages. Covering all aspects of sewing, from threading a needle to creating fabric masterpieces, you’ll learn advanced sewing techniques whilst making new friends with people who share your passion. We also offer sewing parties for children age 8 – 16 to get creative, have loads of fun and take home a gorgeous hand made gift!
No 1 The Spinning Mill, Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley, Leeds LS28 5UJ. Tel: 0113 418 2718
Welcome to the world of SCRAP: Everything you need for a crafty project under one roof and cheap as chips too. They also host a range of Design, Tinker, Make and Play sessions suitable for all ages.
The Spinning Mill, Sunny Bank Mills Paradise Street/Charles Street, Off Farsley Town Street (opposite the Bay Horse, near Jackaboos), Farsley, LS28 5UJ. Tel: 0113 3452627
We are open on the second Saturday of every month (10am-4pm) for you to come and explore our exhibition and try a different hands-on activity each month, and it’s all free.
Sparky Saturdays are open to everyone, our high-quality activities are designed to be fun and accessible to all ages, and the programme covers a wide variety of subjects, styles and experiences! Just check our website for more information on what’s happening each Saturday.
As well as the Sparky Saturday activities, you can try the Percy Pig trail around our family-friendly, interactive exhibition which tells the M&S story, spanning over 140 years on the high street.
Strike a pose in our dressing-up collection, go shopping in the Penny Bazaar and get creative in the Design Studio.
Free event. No booking required, just drop in.
Light refreshments are included, and you’re very welcome to bring your own food to eat in our indoor picnic area.
There’s more information about visiting the M&S Archive on our website https://archive.marksandspencer.com/
