Discover a magical world of books & Georgian splendour As part of Heritage Open Days, the Leeds Library is delighted to offer free tours giving you a behind-the-scenes look at one of the city’s oldest-surviving buildings and its treasure-trove of rare books. An exhibition will also be on display in the foyer throughout Heritage Open […]

Have you ever walked past The Leeds Library and wanted to find out more about our beautiful building and its collection? ...then book a free tour! The Leeds Library is the oldest-surviving members’ subscription library in the UK. Founded in 1768, the Library moved to its current purpose-built premises on Commercial Street in 1808, and […]

Delve into the darker side of the city with The Leeds Library This newly devised walking tour explores the spookier side of a bustling city. Storyteller Matthew Bellwood will be your guide to the dark tales lurking around every corner of the streets you thought you knew. From the Victorian lady seen in the bar […]

Part-performance, part-game… an interactive journey where places create memories—and memories create places Come in. Sit down. Explore. The Unbuilt Room is part-performance, part-game… an interactive journey where places create memories—and memories create places. A performer stands on a bare stage and describes another, imaginary place. By giving instructions like ‘Go North’ or ‘Pick up the lamp’, […]

Part-performance, part-game… an interactive journey where places create memories—and memories create places Come in. Sit down. Explore. The Unbuilt Room is part-performance, part-game… an interactive journey where places create memories—and memories create places. A performer stands on a bare stage and describes another, imaginary place. By giving instructions like ‘Go North’ or ‘Pick up the lamp’, […]

Part-performance, part-game… an interactive journey where places create memories—and memories create places Come in. Sit down. Explore. The Unbuilt Room is part-performance, part-game… an interactive journey where places create memories—and memories create places. A performer stands on a bare stage and describes another, imaginary place. By giving instructions like ‘Go North’ or ‘Pick up the lamp’, […]

Part-performance, part-game… an interactive journey where places create memories—and memories create places Come in. Sit down. Explore. The Unbuilt Room is part-performance, part-game… an interactive journey where places create memories—and memories create places. A performer stands on a bare stage and describes another, imaginary place. By giving instructions like ‘Go North’ or ‘Pick up the lamp’, […]

Part-performance, part-game… an interactive journey where places create memories—and memories create places Come in. Sit down. Explore. The Unbuilt Room is part-performance, part-game… an interactive journey where places create memories—and memories create places. A performer stands on a bare stage and describes another, imaginary place. By giving instructions like ‘Go North’ or ‘Pick up the lamp’, […]