Things to do Leeds

 

Royal Armouries Museum


The museums houses over 8,000 treasures including Henry VIII's tournament armour and the world record breaking elephant armour. With regular horse shows, falconry displays and jousting, you can experience historical events as they unfolded. There are also opportunities to try sword fighting, archery or some of the many arts and crafts activities.

 

Tropical World


Find yourself on the sandy white beach, exploring inland to the rainforest, where you will discover waterfalls splashing into jungle pools. Keep a look out for exotic animals on your journey, you will see snakes, spiders, Meerkats and Lemurs along with many unusual topical insects.

 

Thackray Museum


A journey into the world of medicine, past, present and future. The museum has the world’s largest collection of apothecary jars. Follow the life of a Victorian character in "Living Health" where you can explore the lives, ailments and treatments of eight Victorian characters – an interactive exhibition where the choices that determine their survival. Learn who discover and inspired various medicines

 

Henry Moore Institute


Three stunning gallery spaces hosts varying programme of exhibitions accompanied by tours, talks and events which study sculpture from ancient to modern time. Investigate sculptures reference library, archive and slide library can be found on the first floor. All are welcome with no cost entry.