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. 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 have included as many free and pay-as-you-feel events and places to eat 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 Autumn Guide
To access clickable links and full event details, download the guide below.
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.
Kids Eat Free or £1 in October Half-Term
Free breakfasts for families this October half term
MORRISONS CAFÉS – Free Kellogg’s Breakfast – 12th October – 1st November 2026.
Families can enjoy a free Kellogg’s breakfast at Morrisons Cafés nationwide throughout the October half-term holidays. Both children and adults can eat for free! The breakfast includes a bowl of Corn Flakes or Rice Krispies, served with a choice of dairy or non-dairy milk and a piece of fruit (an apple or banana). Simply visit your local Morrisons Café and ask for a “Kellogg’s Breakfast”.
KIDS EAT FOR £1 & FREE MEALS
- ASDA – Kids eat for £1 all day. No adult spend required. Meal includes a drink.
- ASK ITALIAN – Kids eat FREE from 9th–31st October 2026. Download the ASK Perks rewards app to get your code.
- BELLA ITALIA LEEDS BRIGGATE – Kids eat free all day every Thursday, and for £1 between 4–6pm, Sunday to Wednesday.
- BILL’S LEEDS – 26th–30th October 2026. Up to two kids can eat free ALL DAY when one adult orders any main dish (breakfast, lunch or dinner).
- LORD GASCOIGNE, GARFORTH (HUNGRY HORSE) – Kids eat for £1 on Mondays.
- LAS IGUANAS LEEDS – Free meals for kids with the My Iguanas app.
- MORRISONS – One kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult meal valued at £5.00 or more. Excludes café specials. Families can also enjoy a free Kelloggs’s breakfast, details above.
- NYLA’S – Kids eat for £1 from 26th–30th October 2026.
- SAINSBURY’S CAFÉS – One kids’ hot meal or lunch bag for £1 with the purchase of an adult hot main meal costing £5.20 or more in the Sainsbury’s café. From 11.30am.
- TESCO CAFÉ – Kids eat FREE! Tesco Clubcard holders can get a free kids’ hot meal, breakfast or Pick ’N’ Mix deal with any adult item purchased.
- TGI FRIDAYS – Kids eat free with ‘Stripes Rewards’ via the app when you purchase any adult meal.
- T’s & C’s apply. Please check individual venues for offer availability, qualifying purchases and full terms and conditions before visiting or check our experts below.
Key Events, Sessions & Activities to experience in Leeds
Leeds Museums & Galleries
Discover family trails, exhibitions, workshops and special holiday events at museums and heritage sites such as Temple Newsam across Leeds.
Events in Leeds Libraries
From reading challenges to story and rhyme sessions, you can find free family activities, storytelling sessions and events taking place throughout the holidays.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Over the summer months, some of our free Welcome Spaces offer a warm space provision, helping people stay comfortable and well during cool weather. Find out more:
Leeds School Uniform Exchange makes it easy for families to pass on good quality school uniform that’s no longer needed and, instead of buying new, find items of school uniform, for free!
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 Low-Cost 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.
Leeds Inspired – Family Friendly Events
You’ll find things to do on sunny days, rainy days and on those ‘but I’m really bored’ days.
Visit Leeds – 18 Things to do this Summer
The go to website when visiting Leeds or planning a day out.
North & South Leeds Mumbler
Special events, theatre shows, holiday camps, workshops and family days out.
Families Leeds and West Yorkshire Magazine
Packed with family activities and events, parenting tips, available free in print or online.
Leeds List – Summer Holidays Activities
Action-packed outdoor adventures or budget-friendly rainy day things to do.
Yorkshire Tots to Teens
Looking for a day out? Helping busy families find the best days out in Yorkshire
