Getting Here

Leeds Minster is easily accessible

by road or public transport being

only a 10 minute walk from Leeds

City Railway Station or a 3 minute

walk from Leeds Bus Station

Visit our website for further

information

www.leedsminster.org

To arrange your visit contact

Janet Buttanshaw

Education Officer

Leeds Minster

St Peter’s House

Kirkgate

Leeds

LS2 7DJ

Tel: 0113 2452035

educationofficer@leedsminster.org

Photographs copyright: Colin Stephenson Iain Howell Head Verger & Parish Clerk

School visits

to Leeds

Minster

Booking Information • All visits should be booked in advance.

Please remember that the Minster is a

living/working church, therefore it

sometimes has to close for special

services. It is crucial that you book in

advance so that we can notify you of

any forthcoming closures

• Visits can take place in term time

during either mornings or afternoons

• We welcome all children – please

advise us of any special requirements

at the time of booking

• A room for eating packed lunches can

be made available – please advise us if

you wish to use this facility at the time

of booking

One of the Greater Churches of England

Leeds Minster

Educational Visits

Leeds Minster is a great educational

resource. The education programme is

being developed to bring learning to life

using the Minster as an inspirational

resource, to develop and provide

curriculum - linked trails, tours and

workshops for children and young

people that are exciting and engaging –

full of opportunities for first-hand

discovery.

What’s on offer?

We can offer a range of activities to

enhance and supplement your teaching

across the curriculum, especially:

RE – Christianity, Places of Worship,

Symbolism, Beliefs and Practices,

Festivals, Crosses from around the

World

History – Life in Victorian Times

Art – Stained Glass Windows, Mosaics

Maths and Science – Symmetry,

Pattern, Measurement, Materials

Personal, Social, Cultural and

Spiritual Development – opportunities

for discussion, debate and reflection

Please get in touch to discuss how we

can bring the new national curriculum

requirements to life with a planned visit

tailored to the needs of your school.

Themed Workshops

During Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter,

Pentecost and Harvest workshops can

help pupils to explore the meanings of

these seasons of the Church Year

using dance, drama, music and art

.