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Your school holiday schedule
Gruesome greetings KAREN,
The half term holiday is fast approaching along with Halloween, and if you're looking for things to do you've opened the right email. As well as plenty of options for the scare-seekers and fright-fanatics, we've got fun days out too for families who prefer something a bit more creative and laid-back.
Follow the twisted fairytales trail through the house and grounds and spot the mischievous skeletons - perfect for families and younger children. Don't forget to book a Pumpkin Patch Trailer Tour for pumpkin picking with extra games, crafts and activities.
This half term we're celebrating the iconic spirograph, which was invented in Leeds - who knew?! Get nostalgic with our spirograph trail, Family Fun Day, Super Spirograph Crafts, and a Spirograph Code Workshop.
Explore Temple Newsam house and estate dressed up for Halloween and watch out for our resident ghost, the Blue Lady! Enjoy spook-tacular family activities, plus scary Cellar Tours and Pumpkin Carving.
Search for scarecrows around the museum and in our newly reopened picnic area and grounds. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday drop-in for a vegetable carving and printing workshop.
Step into the spooky Victorian streets at Abbey House Museum and enjoy our terrifying trail and family activities. Don't miss the Creepy Crafts session for older children on 25 October and have a go at making your own Halloween decorations.
As part of the Big Draw Festival, join our four day project to fill a room with a community of mysterious human-like paper sculptures. Drop-in and have a go at wrapping family members in huge pieces of paper and get creative together!
Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Leeds Museums & Galleries collection store, home to over 1.3 million objects from toucans to telephones, meteorites and masks!
Can you help support culture in Leeds?
Your generous donations, and your support helps us present and preserve the culture of Leeds for future generations.
Your donation towards this goal means the world to us, and any donation amount is greatly appreciated.
Leeds Museums & Galleries tickets are administered by Leeds Ticket Hub, the city's cultural ticket office
Leeds Ticket Hub, Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds LS2 3AD
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Paper People: Come along and get creative!
28 - 31 October, 11am-3pm
Central Court at Leeds Art Gallery
Come along and celebrate 25 years of The Big Draw this half term at the gallery.
This collaborative art project invites families to use the human body to fill a whole room with a community of mysterious human-like paper sculptures!
Drop-in across the week and have a go at wrapping family members in huge pieces of paper and using charcoal, conti crayon, and thick pencils to mark the creases that form, representing the shape and scale of being human. Families will have a chance to explore and be creative together.
This activity is part of the Big Draw Festival, a global celebration of drawing and creativity throughout October 2025.
Drop-in, no need to book.
Admission: Give What You Can at our donation points
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Leeds Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AA | 0113 378 5350
Leeds Art Gallery tickets are administered by Leeds Ticket Hub, the city's cultural ticket office:
Leeds Ticket Hub, Carriageworks Theatre, The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD.
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Science takes over Bradford this half term
Bradford Science Festival kicks off on Saturday with nine days of events and activities to get the whole family engaging with science.
There are drop-in events happening all week at the museum, plus we'll be popping up at venues in Bradford to explore the future of technology, fashion, food and more.
Head to our website to see the full programme or keep scrolling to find out more.
Living Dots: Nature, People and Place
Opens Friday 24 October. Free entry.
How can data inform our futures? In this new interactive journey, you can take part in a real-time survey that grows and changes as more people take part.
Discover how we are all connected and how our shared knowledge can shape the future of our green spaces.
Joining us next week? We'd love to see your adventures! Tag us @MediaMuseum
The National Science and Media Museum is a charity. Discover how you can support us and play your part in our future: https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/support-museum
National Science and Media Museum, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1NQ (as part of the Science Museum Group) is an exempt charity under the Second Schedule of the Charities Act of 1960 and is recognised as charitable by HM Revenue and Customs.
One week until tickets go on sale
Go behind the scenes of our collection at the Hawking Building
On Wednesday 29 October at 11.00, we'll be releasing our next set of tickets for Public Guided Tours of the Hawking Building, our unique collection space at the Science and Innovation Park. These tours will take place on 14, 21 and 28 November 2025.
Led by one of our expert tour guides, you'll see hundreds of remarkable objects up close, from game-changing transport vehicles to science fiction icons.
Our tours sell out quickly, so save the date in your diary and keep an eye out for our newsletter on 29 October which will include a link to book tickets.
What's On: 24 – 30 October
Welcome to your weekly cinema listings.
Over the weekend our incredible BFI London Film Festival screenings concluded with brilliant crowds for special previews of some of the world's best new films. That's not the end of our special events at Pictureville, and this week alone features a local film festival launch and a visit from an award-winning comedian.
Elsewhere, we have a terrifying treat for our members and a bumper family programme for Bradford Science Festival while IMAX shows off all its potential with concert films, anime and a remastered Oscar-winner screening for one-night-only.
⏰24 Hours to Go!⏰
Cine Spotlights: The Slumber Party Massacre (18) [With Alison Peirse]
Screening Thursday 23 October, 18.30
Can slasher films be feminist? Join horror film expert Alison Peirse as she introduces The Slumber Party Massacre—one of the first slasher films directed by a woman.
Alison Peirse is Professor of Film Studies at the University of Leeds. She is an internationally acclaimed expert on horror film. Her book Women Make Horror: Filmmaking, Feminism, Genre was the subject of a major screening retrospective at MoMA in New York.
An Award-Winning Comedian Pays Pictureville a Visit
Sunlight (15) [With Nina Conti Q&A]
Fri, 19.15
Award-winning comedian Nina Conti joins Pictureville for a screening of her directorial debut, a hilariously dark and unconventional love story.
Disappearing into a monkey costume and creating a new persona, Jane strives to break free from a toxic relationship when she encounters a suicidal radio show host, Roy, who presents a path to freedom.
Halloween is Here
Incredible IMAX
IMAX: Apollo 13 [Remastered] (12A)
Screening 25 October
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, experience Apollo 13 presented for the first time in IMAX in its full-length theatrical version for one night only.
IMAX: Depeche Mode: M (PG)
Tue and Thu
A cinematic journey into the heart of Mexican culture's relationship with death, framed by the iconic performances of Depeche Mode.
Conceived and directed by award-winning Mexican filmmaker Fernando Frías, the film captures the band's three sold-out shows in Mexico City, attended by over 200,000 fans, blending concert footage with interpretive interstitials and archival material.
Chainsaw Man The Movie: Reze Arc (15)
Screening daily (closed Monday)
For the first time, Chainsaw Man slashes his way onto the big screen in an epic, action-fuelled adventure that continues the hugely popular anime series.
Please note: Screenings of this film take place in both our IMAX and Cubby Broccoli screens and is available in both dubbed and subtitle versions.
New releases and Restorations
Bradford International Film Festival
BRADIFF Opening Film: I'm Not An Actor (15)
Tue 19.00
We’re thrilled to reveal that the UK premiere of I’m Not An Actor will open the Bradford International Film Festival 2025 at Pictureville.
With international acclaim already building, including Best Actor wins at the New York Indian Film Festival and DC South Asian Film Festival, this bold, inventive work promises to captivate Bradford audiences.
Join us as we open BRADIFF 2025 with a film that blurs the boundaries of performance, reality, and human connection.
Stage on Screen
National Theatre Live: Mrs Warren's Profession (12A)
Sun 16.00
Olivier Award-winner Imelda Staunton joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter for the first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.
Bradford Science Festival Documentaries
Fashion Reimagined (12A)
Sat 13.00
Follow Amy Powney during her trajectory from outsider to industry leader as she sets out to create a fashion collection that's ethical and sustainable at every level..
When she wins the coveted Vogue award for the Best Young Designer of the Year, which comes with a big cash prize, Amy decides to use the money to create a sustainable collection from field to finished garment, and transform her entire business. Over the following three years, her own personal revolution becomes the precursor of a much bigger, societal change.
Acessible Screenings
Our cinemas are open to everyone—discover all our special screenings and accessible options on our website.
This week you'll find a captioned screening of Mrs Warren's Profession, the latest installment of National Theatre Live in which real life mother and daughter Imelda Staunton and daughter Bessie Carter make a magnificent double act.
Family Films
Kids' Club: Disney Jr. Cinema Club (U)
Sat and Sun, 11.00
An unmissable big-screen adventure for little ones featuring Disney’s Mickey Mouse and friends, Marvel’s Spidey and Iron Man, plus SuperKitties, Bluey and more.
IMAX 3D Documentaries
IMAX 3D Documentaries
Screening daily
Take in an epic 3D adventure on our largest cinema screen for a cheaper price than a feature film and discover prehistoric action and out of this world exploration.
Coming Soon
The Fly (18)
Friday 31 October, 18.30
A brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong.
We’re screening David Cronenberg’s 1987 masterpiece alongside Videodrome as part of a special Halloween Cronenberg double bill.
Gala premiere: Still Pushing Pineapples (15) [With Director Q&A]
Friday 14 November, 19.00
The director of A Bunch of Amateurs returns with a funny, irreverent road movie that follows a former pop star trying to revive and keep alive his past triumph.
The National Science and Media Museum (as part of the Science Museum Group) is an exempt charity as listed in Schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is recognised as charitable by HM Revenue & Customs.
🎶Tickets for Rolling Stones - At the Max are now on sale!
Let us take you back into the STONE age as Rolling Stones - At the Max returns to the big screen.
The very first concert movie to ever be filmed for IMAX, revisit the iconic band at their 1990 Steel Wheels/Urban Jungle Tour.
This history making production utilized 8 IMAX film cameras shooting on 65mm film. What resulted was a music experience the world had yet to see and screened in our own IMAX way back in the early 90s.
Don’t tell us you can’t get no satisfaction if you miss your chance to get tickets for this special event in IMAX in December.
IMAX: Rolling Stones – At the Max (15)
Screening 10 and 13 December
A feature-length, large-format concert film features the Rolling Stones in top form during their highly acclaimed Steel Wheels/Urban Jungle 1990 Tour. Shot on location in Turin, Berlin, and London, the electrifying 15-song performance features the classics "Satisfaction," "Ruby Tuesday" and "Brown Sugar," as well as "Rock & a Hard Place" and "Start Me Up."
"No other musical film in my experience has so overwhelmed the eyes and ears, drawing us into the feeling and texture of a rock concert." - Roger Ebert
🎸The Stones in Bradford🎸
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Gala Premiere: Still Pushing Pineapples (12A) [With Q&A]
Screening Friday 14 November
Kim Hopkins’ moving and funny follow up to her documentary A Bunch of Amateurs features former pop star Dene Michael as he clings to the remnants of fame he once had as a member of 1980s novelty pop group Black Lace.
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It's all going on
Our new programme of classical concerts just dropped! Intrigued by classical music? A lifelong fan? A total newbie? We've got a concert for you in our Spring/Summer 2026 programme.
Plus, it's the final week of the London Literature Festival, so don’t miss your chance to see your favourite authors live. Check out our top picks of free plans, and a podcast recommendation.
Classical Music Spring/Summer 2026
Explore our stellar programme for Classical Music: Spring/Summer 2026, including a double piano recital with living legend Martha Argerich, and Sea Shanties with Manchester Collective and Sean Shibe – and your chance to 'feel the force' of a full orchestra as the Philharmonia perform John Williams' Star Wars Suite.
The Members' presale is now open.
Pankaj Mishra & Nesrine Malik: Equator
FRI 31 OCT
The founding editors of new magazine Equator discuss its ambition to depict a new world that Western narratives have neglected.
This event is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL) and Speech-to-Text transcribed.
Malala Yousafzai: Finding My Way
SUN 2 NOV
Join the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and bestselling author as she takes audiences through her deeply personal new memoir.
This event is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL) and Speech-to-Text transcribed.
Podcast spotlight
The exhibition to see
Installation views of Gilbert & George: 21ST CENTURY PICTURES. Courtesy of the Hayward Gallery. Photos by Mark Blower.
Southbank Centre is a charity registered in England and Wales No.298909. Registered office: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
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It's talk time
London Literature Festival is in full swing! Don't miss your chance to hear powerful poetry, inspiring music and behind-the-page insights from leading writers over the next ten days.
Self Esteem Presents
SAT 1 NOV
Join the musician for an evening of music and spoken word from Travis Alabanza, Pam Ayres, Kelli Blanchett, Marged, Kate Nash, Tom Rasmussen, Jack Rooke and Seraphina Simone.
Sebastian Faulks: A Life in Writing
WED 29 OCT
Bestselling author Sebastian Faulks takes to the stage for the London-exclusive launch of his latest book, which traces the trajectory of his writing life.
This event is Speech-to-Text transcribed.
Adam Buxton: I Love You, Byeee
SUN 26 OCT
The writer and comedian speaks to journalist Miranda Sawyer about his memoir on growing up, growing old and figuring it all out, with songs from his new album.
This event is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL) and Speech-to-Text transcribed.
Neoprene Genie: Twice Bitten
FRI 24 OCT
Jump into an immersive, atmospheric evening of creative discovery, featuring trailblazing artists from across music, poetry and sound design.
An Afternoon with Simon Armitage
SAT 25 OCT
Join us for an afternoon of readings and conversation with Poet Laureate Simon Armitage as he presents his major new poetry collection, New Cemetery.
This event is Speech-to-Text transcribed.
Global Crip Poetry Celebration
SAT 25 OCT
Poets Rachael Boast, Lisa Kelly, Karthika Naïr and Daniel Sluman introduce a new anthology by 100 deaf, disabled and neurodivergent poets from across the globe.
This event is a Relaxed Performance, British Sign Language interpreted (BSL) and Speech-to-Text transcribed
Out-Spoken: October
SAT 25 OCT
Come along to a special London Literature Festival edition of our regular poetry and music night, featuring Simon Armitage, Jackie Kay and Michael Rosen.
This event is British Sign Language interpreted (BSL).
Thanks for reading. We hope you enjoyed your specially selected highlights. Share your comments and photos with us by mentioning @southbankcentre or @haywardgallery.
Southbank Centre is a charity registered in England and Wales No.298909. Registered office: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, London, SE1 8XX
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Dark skies, bright discoveries
Summer’s glow isn’t over yet but with autumn arriving on 23 September, Aberdeenshire begins to show a new kind of magic. Golden forests, crisp walks and skies that might reveal the Northern Lights await. This is the perfect season to start planning your next adventure.
Moments that make Autumn shine
This season brings plenty to look forward to, from the Aberdeen Comedy Festival and Aberdeen Cocktail Week, to whisky tastings, Bavarian fun at Skotoberfest and even the action-packed Thrive Bike weekend in Ballater.
Golden trails
Walks through woodland, along dramatic coastlines or up into wide-open skies, every step rewards you with autumn’s colours and crisp, soul-lifting air.
Taste the season
Warm up with the flavours of the North-east, from whisky tastings and seasonal menus to cosy cafés and fireside comfort food. There’s a taste of Aberdeenshire waiting for everyone.
Image credit: Bryan Doyle
Chasing the aurora
As nights draw in, your chance to see the Northern Lights grows. With some of Scotland’s clearest skies, Aberdeenshire is one of the best places to experience the magic.
Image: Pennan
Step off the beaten path
Wander through historic towns with cobbled streets and local legends, uncover secret gardens and quiet lochs, or explore castles and coastal trails that feel like your very own storybook.
Looking for more inspiration? Here's some blogs we think you'll love...
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Tee off on your perfect golf break
Wondering what a three day golf escape in Aberdeenshire could look like? We've mapped out the perfect itinerary for you.
Stay at the Courtyard by Marriott for a comfortable base close to the action, warm up with a round at the welcoming Auchmill Golf Club and enjoy a memorable dinner at Tarragon by Graham Mitchell, one of Scotland's top dining spots.
Take on the world-class dunes at Trump International Golf Links before unwinding in five-star comfort at The Marcliffe Hotel and Spa or opting for space and stunning views at Dalriada Luxury Lodges in Stonehaven.
Finish your trip with a relaxed round at Inchmarlo Golf Centre, set against the beautiful backdrop of Royal Deeside.
Aberdeenshire pairs exceptional golf with warm hospitality, fine dining and breathtaking scenery, making it the perfect destination for your next golf getaway.
Looking for some inspiration? Check out these latest blogs:
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Yorkshire Events
What's on in Yorkshire this weekend?
Here's a glimpse of what's on in Yorkshire this weekend 👀
North Yorkshire: Whitby: Illuminated Whitby Abbey returns this week, lighting up the iconic ruins for a spellbinding Halloween experience. Enjoy eerie storytelling, local food and drink, and a theatrical performance of The Dead Shall Walk the Earth. Find out more.
West Yorkshire: Leeds Light Night returns this week, transforming the city centre with spectacular light installations, performances, and interactive art. Experience Leeds in a whole new light as streets come alive with colour, music, and creativity. Find out more.
East Yorkshire: Halloween Fun at Burnby Hall Gardens begins this weekend, offering families a week of spooky seasonal activities. Follow the Halloween trail, hunt for pumpkins, and explore the mysterious Stumpery if you dare. Find out more.
South Yorkshire: The Storrs Woodland Annual Jack O’Lantern Spectacular returns this weekend, transforming Storrs Wood into a magical autumn trail of pumpkins and art by local sculptor Andrew Vickers. Find out more.
Discover more events in Yorkshire here:
→ See the full calendar of events happening in Yorkshire in October here
→ Get ready for spooky season with this guide to the best Halloween events in Yorkshire
→ Discover the best pick your own pumpkin patches in Yorkshire and start a new autumn tradition here
Want to get the most out of Yorkshire this year?
| Check out the full 2025 events calendar → |
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TUE 12 - SAT 16 MAY 2026 PARTY SEASONA WARDROBE ENSEMBLE, ROYAL & DERNGATE, NORTHAMPTON & LOWRY CO-PRODUCTION Three parties. One weekend. The invitations have been sent and there's no going back… it’s Party Season! Xander is back in town, and this weekend he’s on parenting duty. The kids are in the ball pit; the Entertainer is blowing bubbles; the adults gobble Perelló olives and pretend to like each other. As ancient grudges rear their heads, the tension rises like a helium balloon. Caught between who he was and who he’s supposed to be, Xander must decide whether he’s going to grow up or just pass the parcel. From the multi-award-winning creators of Education, Education, Education and The Last of the Pelican Daughters comes a sugar-fuelled, bobbin-winding fever dream where class identities collide, social niceties unravel, and underslept parents do their best to hold it all together. Party Season is a razor-sharp new comedy about privilege, party rings and the pressures of being a parent. RSVP! Age Guidance 12+ Accessible Performances |
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WHAT'S ON ⬇️
CELEBRATE SCIENCE
On Tuesday 28 and Wednesday 29 October, join us for live science demonstrations, hands-on experiments and creative activities as part of Celebrate Science with Durham University.
Explore, create and be inspired by an array of displays as you discover the science behind our senses, why stars twinkle, take a closer look at a galaxy, create incredible K'nex structures and more!
Don't miss out - book your free tickets now!
SHILDON BRICK SHOW 2025
Join us on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 November as we host the Shildon Brick Show in conjunction with Brick Alley Lego User Group!
Enjoy intricate LEGO creations on display in Main Hall, browse trade stands, put your engineering skills to the test and see what you can build in our brick pits or see which minifigures you can spot hidden around the displays - how many will you find?
Limited tickets remaining - book yours now to avoid disappointment!
LUMIERE
From Thursday 13 - Saturday 15 November, visit us after-hours from 17.00 - 22.00 to experience a unique light spectacle as part of Lumiere - the UK's landmark light festival!
Celebrating 200 years of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, brand-new light commissions will bring the inspiring history of Shildon to life through projection-mapped artwork, blended light and decorated lanterns containing messages and memories.
SECRETS OF SHILDON
Take a tour of Shildon and explore its extraordinary story over the last 200 years of railway history with Senior Curator, Anthony Coulls on our YouTube channel!
Discover the fascinating history and local landmarks that make up the "Cradle of the Railways".
RAIL ALES
Visit our museum gift shop to browse our brand-new range of exclusive railway beers!
Inspired by icons of the tracks: Mallard, Rocket and Flying Scotsman - which will be your favourite?
Please note: From Monday 27 October, we will be operating Winter opening hours. Locomotion will be open seven days a week, 10.00 - 16.00.
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