Is it the SCHOOL HOLIDAYS? Check out THIS PAGE for up to date activities this school holiday in Leeds City Centre.
The Hidden Village is a new indoor play village for all children from walking up to around 8 years old. Based in Leeds City Centre, it’s the perfect spot for a play date to remember!
Our immersive village has 9 exciting role-play areas to explore. Let your child’s imagination run wild as they tend to the animals in the vets, style hair at the salon, come to rescue on the fire engine, and lots more.
With the children fully entertained, parents can take the time to relax in our cosy side-view café. We serve tasty lunches, freshly ground coffee, delicious handmade cakes, and more. Why not treat yourself while your children play?
Alongside our Role-play Village, we have a boutique toyshop where we stock a superb selection of high-quality, eco-friendly toys and gifts – including some of the popular toys found in our play village! Be sure to take a look during your visit, or pop in any time for a browse.
The Hidden Village is also the perfect setting for a birthday party – check out our exclusive-hire packages on our website!
Farmhouse is an all day independent restaurant located in Leeds City Centre, 20-22 Lands Lane.
Serving the best breakfast until 5pm, alongside juicy burgers, fresh salads, seafood and tasty vegan and vegetarian dishes, all complemented by handpicked wines, craft beers and cocktails. The decor makes it an ideal breakfast, brunch & lunch location or rent out for a private event on an evening.
Our menu caters for every occasion and dietary requirement. If you are vegan, vegetarian or avoiding gluten, we have it covered.
Kids are not left out at Farmhouse with a separate menu, offering the classics to great healthy options. Our little deal includes a kids main & drink for £6.50, Monday – Friday. See our kids menu here.
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30th March- 14th April
Spark something big with Leeds Young Film Festival this Easter! 📽️🥳
Leeds Young Film Festival celebrates its 25th birthday with a brand new programme of award-winning family cinema, film workshops and nostalgic classics. And, LYFF Movie Club returns, now in collaboration with Screen Yorkshire! Join Movie Club for a kids-only adventure through the entire filmmaking process under the careful supervision of our experienced festival team. Leeds Young Film Festival takes place 30 March – 14 April. We can’t wait to see you!
Age guidance: 5-13
For details on screenings and tickets on Leeds Young Film Festival and Movie Club, visit leedsfilm.com
Situated right on City Square next to Leeds Train Station, Banyan Leeds offers a £5.50 Kids menu, which includes any main meal or breakfast including a drink. Make it two or three courses by adding a dessert for £1.95 or a starter for £2.50.
Watch out for the School Holiday offers too- kids often eat for free (excluding Christmas holidays)!
2 City Square, Leeds, LS1 2ES
Immerse yourself in something entirely different for your next party with Drift Stop – UK’s first electric drift-karting track. Located in The Merrion Centre, Leeds City Centre – our race track is fully kitted out with lights, sound and an unreal Mario-themed backdrop that will make your child feel like a champion.
Leeds Art Gallery reopened its doors (Autumn 2017) following the extensive refurbishment of the original Victorian roof and renovation of the Central Court. For the first time in a generation, visitors can see the stunning glass ceiling that has been transformed into a new gallery.
FREE ENTRY AND NO BOOKING NEEDED.
Find out more information about your visits here.
Family friendly workshops run throughout the year. Play space for young children at back of gallery (images courtesy of @inkandbearcub)
Visit this impressive building with a children’s reading area, baby changing facilities and life access from Victoria Gardens.
Free sessions for under 5s (no booking required);
Bounce & Rhyme- Mondays 1.30-2.30
Story & Rhyme- Thursdays 10.30-11.30
Closed Sundays
Central Library, Municipal Buildings, Calverley Street, Leeds, LS1 3AB
Located in the heart of the city, Leeds City Museum is a treasure trove of six galleries and home to the Leeds Tiger and Nesaymun, the Ancient Egyptian Mummy.
Discover the natural world in the Life on Earth gallery with centuries-old fossils, extinct animal bones and stunning specifies from around the world. The Collector’s Cabinet holds some of our more curious objects and how they came to Leeds from the 1700s to the present day. You can also explore different cultures from across the globe inside the World View gallery.
On the first floor of the Museum you will find the Leeds Story galleries, telling the history of our city from the very first archaeological finds to incredible inventions and how Leeds has been shaped throughout the years. In here you will also find our regularly changing community displays which are co-curated with different groups of people.
The Ancient Worlds gallery tells the story of ancient civilisations including Rome, Greece and Egypt. Find out the amazing ways in which people lived and worked, the stories they told through art and objects, and how their discoveries informed our view of the world today.
The Museum also has a relaxing café serving a great range of good value food and drinks to enjoy.
Read more on the website here.
Leeds City Museum, Millennium Square, Leeds LS2 8BH. Tel: 0113 378 5001
Families will love visiting Leeds Kirkgate Market. As well as fantastic market stalls there are lots of great places to eat, with Market Kitchen a hub of activity! Everyone can choose their own vendor and enjoy a meal together on the benches.
LeedsCity Community space is a great addition, with seating to take a rest and this great painted floor to enjoy- your little one will love running along the roads and burning off energy!
A small park and gardens in Leeds City Centre, situated on the south east corner of Merrion Street and Wade Lane, adjacent to St John’s Church. There is some adventure play equipment, more suited to children aged 5+.
A little known, and very scenic, route from Granary Wharf to Leeds Dock. Jump on board one of the yellow water taxis, for a 15 minute trip down the canal, from the train station to the Royal Armouries Museum.
Mon – Fri: 7am-7pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am-6pm
£2 per person, per journey.
Children 5 and under travel free.
Cash and card (including contactless) payments accepted.
Join Rory the Tiger on a Saturday morning for different free craft activities.
Every week from 11am – 12.15pm.
Recommended age 5 to 11 years and families.
Leeds City Museum, Cookridge Street, Millennium Square, LS2 8BH. Tel: 0113 3785001
Enjoy a variety of games including bowling, ice-free curling and shuffleboard.
Roxy Lanes, The Light, Leeds
The Royal Armouries is home to the United Kingdom’s national collection of arms, armour and artillery. Look out for special seasonal & school holiday events. Free entry. Family friendly. Accessible site. Cafe & toilet facilities.
Royal Armouries, Leeds, LS10 1LT. Tel: 0113 220 1999.
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/
Have fun (re-)discovering Leeds, spotting things you’ve never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks.
Visit our website to buy in printed booklet or instant download format, using code Mumbler20 for 20% off all purchases.
Other Yorkshire Curious About walks are: Harrogate, Hull, Ripon, Scarborough, Sheffield, Whitby and York.
There’s so much for families to enjoy and things to do with children in Leeds City Centre – in fact there’s so much we’re sure we’ve missed things! Please do get in touch to let us know of any activities for kids in Leeds HERE.
