Your Family Friendly Guide to School Holidays in Leeds

We are proud to bring you the Child Friendly Leeds School Holiday Guide of the year – your ultimate family-friendly guide to making the most of the summer holidays in Leeds.

Last year, our holiday guides received more than 25,000 views. We listened to your feedback and have developed this guide to make it even easier for children, young people and families to find fun, affordable and accessible activities across the city.

We know how important school holidays are for spending quality time together, trying new experiences and creating lasting memories. That’s why we’ve brought together a wide range of activities to help your family make the most of everything Leeds has to offer. This guide will be updated regularly throughout the holidays, so keep checking back for the latest events and activities. We will also be releasing new Child Friendly Leeds Holiday Guides every school holiday and half term, helping families stay connected to opportunities and events all year round.

We have included as many free and pay-as-you-feel events as possible, along with some low-cost (*) activities. You can download this guide and click on each link to find out more.

The Child Friendly Leeds Summer Guide

To access clickable links and full event details, download the guide below.

Key Events, Sessions & Activities to experience in Leeds this Summer

Breeze in the Park

This summer get caught up in sun, fun, chills and thrills with, our interactive play system, arts zone, games, sports, food and, of course, our classic inflatables. Tickets are £1 per child, per event. 

Breeze Leeds

Trivial Pursuit (City Centre)

Leeds is being transformed into a giant board game from 25 July – 30 August with a free family trail celebrating Leeds 400, with challenges, puzzles and prizes across the city centre with Leeds Bid.

Trivial Pursuit Leeds

Healthy Holidays Activities

Running over the school holidays, our clubs can be found across Leeds, and they provide delicious food and incredible activities. Find out if you’re eligible to access at least £840 worth of activities.

Healthy Holidays Leeds

Leeds Museums & Galleries

Discover family trails, exhibitions, workshops and special holiday events at museums and heritage sites such as Temple Newsam across Leeds.

Leeds Museums & Galleries

Summer Reading Challenge

The summer reading challenge is back and you can also find free family activities, storytelling sessions and events taking place throughout the holidays.

Leeds Libraries

Leeds City Council News

Stay up to date with the latest family-friendly events, activities and holiday programmes such as events to celebrate #Leeds400 happening across Leeds.

Leeds City Council News

Breeze in the Park: 25 Events in July / August in Parks Across Leeds

This summer get caught up in sun, fun, chills and thrills with, our interactive play system, arts zone, games, sports, food and, of course, our classic inflatables. This summer holidays we’ll be popping up across Leeds Parks on all of these dates. All funded by local Community Committee Teams.

• Each events runs from 12-4pm
• Admission is £1 per child.
• Your Breeze Pass is not required for entry
• For children with additional needs who require a quieter session – we have 12 relaxed Breeze in the Park events (*).
• Relaxed Session times: 11am – 12noon  (you can stay for the 12pm session too)

Here’s where we’ll be this summer!

Breeze healthy holidays fun club! There are four Breeze Healthy Holidays Fund Days happening this summer. Choose from:

• Monday 27 July: Whinmoor Warriors Rugby Club.
• Wednesday 22 July: Shaftesbury Fields.
• Thursday 23 July: Millshaw Playing Fields.
• Friday 24 July:  John O’Gaunts, Rothwell.

Healthy Holidays Leeds: Holiday Clubs

Healthy Holiday clubs are running over the Easter, summer and Christmas holidays, our clubs can be found across Leeds, and they provide delicious food and incredible activities and trips. Each child can access at least £840 worth of activities for no cost to their parent/ carer! This fantastic scheme, funded by the Department for Education, is open to most children and young people who are eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals.

Please visit the Healthy Holidays website, sign up and browse the providers here, then please click on ‘events’ on this Healthy Holidays site, find your chosen club in the ‘provider’ drop down box, click ‘apply filter’, then book all of the dates that you would like your child to attend.

The Not-So-Free List: Places to Pay & One-Off Experiences in Leeds

Looking for even more to do this summer? Leeds has plenty of ticketed attractions, special events and family experiences worth exploring. Check websites such as Leeds Inspired, Visit Leeds, Mumbler, Families Magazine, Leeds List and Yorkshire Tots. From holiday clubs, creative workshops, theatre shows, outdoor cinema at Harewood House, live performances, family festivals and activity camps taking place throughout the school holidays. Whether you’re looking for a special day out or an unforgettable family experience, these sites are regularly updated with the latest events and booking information.

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