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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
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
.