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Plant Dreaming installation shot by Rob Battersby
It's never too early to look forward to spring.
Start dreaming of green shoots and blossom with a series of events rooted in our latest contemporary art show at Leeds Art Gallery.
Read on to find out more about Plant Dreaming and the different ways to explore themes within the exhibition.
Plant Dreaming:
An exhibition of works about plants, and their real and imagined histories
Featuring large-scale textiles, as well as ceramics, drawings, photography, and film, Plant Dreaming encourages us to think about different types of plant knowledge, and how they relate to ecopolitics and the self.
This group exhibition brings together recent works by contemporary artists that look at plants from a poetic or narrative perspective, rather than through a scientific lens. They celebrate modes of knowledge that draw on the power of the imagination, stories, folklore, and ritual, encouraging us to reconsider the position of humans in our interconnected world.
Featuring artists including Noémie Goudal, Aliyah Hussain, Jane Lawson, Yan Wang Preston, SHARP, Emma Talbot and Charmaine Watkiss.
Plant Dreaming Late
Shop Plant Dreaming
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The Herbal Year: Folklore, History & Remedies by Christina Hart-Davies
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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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eAudio and eBooksHolocaust Memorial Day - January 27th 2026 'The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day (HMD) 2026, 'Bridging Generations', is a call-to-action. A reminder that the responsibility of remembrance doesn't end with the survivors - it lives on through their children, their grandchildren and through all of us. This theme encourages us all to engage actively with the past - to listen, to learn and to carry those lessons forward. By doing so, we build a bridge between memory and action, between history and hope for the future.' Holocaust Memorial Day Trust | Bridging Generations: Theme for 2026 Join us in remembering those lost to and the survivors of the Holocaust with our collection of Holocaust themed eBooks and eAudio. Browse, download, and listen to, or read eAudio and eBooks from our Overdrive collection All you need is a Kirklees Library card. Download the Libby app and choose from over 22,000 eBook titles and 4,000 audiobooks from our Kirklees Libraries' collection Kirklees Local Studies LibraryThe lunchtime club is an informal meeting of people with an interest in local history. Meetings are held every two months, 1pm on Thursdays, at 16a Victoria Lane, Huddersfield. Free tickets can be booked at www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkleeslibraries Check out February's spine chilling event, 'Hester's Haunt' which is a dramatic re-telling of a Kirkburton ghost story. Events in LibrariesNational Year of Reading 2026The National Year of Reading has officially launched and we couldn't be more excited! This national campaign hopes to integrate the power and enjoyment of reading into everyday lives be it through music, sports or family activities. There will be an array of fun, reading based events such as storytelling activities, competitions, book groups and family based events taking place up and down the country. Keep an eye on our newsletters and social media pages for details of National Year of Reading activities coming up in Kirklees Libraries and to find out how you can take part and GO ALL IN. Find out more here: National Year of Reading 2026 | National Literacy Trust Digital Magazines and NewspapersPressReader:Sign up to PressReader with a Kirklees library card and PIN and choose from over 7,000 titles from 120 countries in 60 languages. Reading digital versions of newspapers via our PressReader offer is increasingly popular, with nearly 700 readers and 34,000 issues opened every month. Interested in the latest economic trends? Why not take a look at PressReader's huge collection of financial newspapers from around the globe? Here are just a few to start off with! Social Stories
Kirklees Libraries' Online ResourcesAncestry LibraryA local studies and family history resource with over 8,500 different historical databases.Information for family historians including Census records from 1841-1921 and birth, marriage and burial indexes from 1837-2004. Complimentary access at all Kirklees Libraries with a Kirklees Library card. View the website at: www.ancestrylibraryedition.co.uk/ British Newspaper ArchiveAccess to newspapers from the British Library’s vast collection of local and regional newspapers, covering the 19th and 20th centuries. Complimentary access at all Kirklees Libraries with a Kirklees Library card. View the website at: www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk British Film ArchiveBFI Replay is a new, free-to-access, digital archive from the BFI (British Film Institute), exclusively available in UK public libraries. It is the result of one of the UK’s largest mass digitisation programmes, all of the titles have been drawn from the vaults of the BFI National Archive and partner UK Regions and Nations Film Archives. The content uncovers stories from across the UK, its history and its people. Vividly captured in over 60 years of film, television and video from all corners of the UK — what we, our parents and carers, grandparents and communities watched. The platform provides access to 1000s of precious videotapes through the meticulous replay and digitisation of collections from across the UK, lovingly collected and cared for by archivists for over half a century. Access is only available in Kirklees Libraries at replay.bfi.org.uk Kirklees Transcription ServiceKR Talking NewsOur Kirklees Transcription Service produce a free audio newspaper which provides news, views, interviews and features from around Kirklees. It features a variety of stories from a selection of local newspapers circulating in the area. Listen to the podcast at: www.bwbf.org.uk/player/kirkleestn Select the link to discover more about our Kirklees Transcription Service Regular events at Kirklees LibrariesCreative KirkleesFind out the where and the when of regular events such as Storytimes, Lego Clubs, and Craft groups across our libraries. If you have specific access requirements please get in touch and we’ll do everything we can to ensure that your experiences at Kirklees Libraries are positive ones. Go to www.creativekirklees.com and search using #KirkleesLibraries. Bookable events at Kirklees LibrariesTicketsourceFor events with partner organisations and touring performances. If you have specific access requirements please get in touch and we’ll do everything we can to ensure that your experiences at Kirklees Libraries are positive ones. Go to www.ticketsource.co.uk/kirkleeslibraries Stay in touchLinktree
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Widescreen Weekend returns this autumn for five days of unmissable widescreen cinema, celebrating large-screen formats and Pictureville's unique cinema technology.
Expect print film, special events and of course, our world-renowned Cinerama screen as we welcome film-lovers back to the National Science and Media Museum's annual celebration of big, bold cinema between 24–28 September.
We'd love to see you there, so save the date, follow us on social media and keep an eye out for programme information soon.
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📽️What's On: 30 January – 5 February
Welcome to your weekly cinema listings.
In case you missed the big news on Friday, our first print screenings of 2026 are on the way as we have secured just one of four 70mm prints of The Testament of Ann Lee from 20 February. It's a great chance to see our world-class projection team in action and a real coup for Pictureville so we hope to see you all there.
There's plenty to enjoy before then, as this week's screenings take us from a silent masterpiece from Buster Keaton to a vivid portrait of 60s Lisbon to a reimagining of the French New Wave from Before Trilogy director Richard Linklater.
What's On in IMAX
Screening daily (closed Monday and Tuesday)
The latest exhibit suggesting Park Chan-wook may be the most elegant filmmaker alive follows an unemployed man who devises a unique plan to secure a new job: eliminate his competition.
It's the director's and MUBI's first IMAX release, so don't miss out on this masterful and murderous film on our biggest screen, and make sure to catch our retrospective of Park's other iconic films in the next few weeks.
“With humour blacker than black bean noodles, the film is a masterful work of cinema which might well be Chan-wook’s masterpiece. And given this is the man who directed The Handmaiden that’s saying a lot.” – Time Out
For Fans of: Parasite; Decision to Leave; Bugonia
New releases and Restorations
Nouvelle Vague (12A)
Screening daily (closed Monday and Tuesday)
A playful, poignant love letter to cinema, Nouvelle Vague reimagines the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless in an exuberant exploration of the youthful rebellion and creative chaos that shaped the French New Wave.
Directed by Richard Linklater, the creative mind behind Boyhood, School of Rock and the Before Trilogy comes this must-see homage to the art of cinema.
“For devoted film-lovers, Nouvelle Vague is a must-see—a joyful homage to the art of cinema that’ll have you queuing at your local repertory cinema as soon as the credits roll.” – Time Out
The Chronology of Water (15) [Preview]
Sat 19.00
Be one of the first to see the directorial feature debut from Oscar-nominated actor Kristen Stewart, starring Imogen Poots in a fearless, raw and unforgettable performance.
Adapted by Stewart from the acclaimed memoir by Yuknavitch, The Chronology of Water is a poetic and unflinching exploration of identity, self-discovery and resilience, brought vividly to life through Stewart’s assured directorial vision.
R.E.M x Buster Keaton's Sherlock Jr (12A)
Thu 19.00
Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music to bring audiences a unique big screen experience. Buster Keaton’s 1924 comedy classic is reimagined with R.E.M.'s alt-rock masterpieces Monster (1994) and New Adventures in Hi-Fi (1996).
Cine Spotlights: Belarmino (15) [With Bruno Castro Intro]
Sat 18.30
Belarmino (1964) is a gripping portrait of a former boxing champion whose glory has faded into a life of struggle. Blending documentary and fiction, Fernando Lopes captures the athlete's twilight career while painting a vivid picture of the man—and of 1960s Lisbon.
Film curator Bruno Castro, who rescued the film from international oblivion, will challenge us on what we know as docufiction as genre. In a quiz-like interactive talk, he'll explore how cinéma vérité techniques and sharp cinematography were used to build a one of a kind film, breaking with conventional narrative forms.
Mr Vengeance: A Park Chan-wook Retrospective
Decision to Leave (15)
Fri 19.00
A seductive romantic thriller that took Park Chan Wook’s renowned stylistic flair to dizzying new heights.
With nods toward classic Hollywood and Hitchcock’s Vertigo, Decision to Leave is an essential masterwork from the legendary Park Chan-wook, infused with elegance, ingenuity and a knife-edge precision that truly cannot be matched.
Stage on Screen 🎭
National Theatre Live: Hamlet (12A)
Sun 16.00
Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera is Hamlet in this fearless, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s famous tragedy.
Trapped between duty and doubt, surrounded by power and privilege, young Prince Hamlet dares to ask the ultimate question—you know the one.
National Theatre Deputy Artistic Director, Robert Hastie (Standing at the Sky’s Edge, Operation Mincemeat) directs this sharp, stylish and darkly funny reimagining.
Family Films
Kids' Club: Monsters, Inc. (U) [20th Anniversary]
Sat and Sun 11.00
Take a trip to the largest scare factory in the world in this classic Pixar animation.
A city of monsters with no humans called Monstropolis centres around the city's power company, Monsters, Inc. The lovable, confident, tough, furry monster named Sulley and his wisecracking best friend Mike Wazowski discover what happens when the real world interacts with theirs when 2-year-old baby girl dubbed "Boo" accidentally sneaks into the monster world one night.
IMAX 3D Documentaries
IMAX 3D Documentaries
Screening daily (closed Monday)
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.
Accessible Screenings
Accessible Screenings
Our cinemas are open to everyone—discover all our special screenings and accessible options on our website.
This week you'll find captioned screening of The Voice of Hind Rajab, a vital Oscar-nominated film which has proven a hit with our audiences so far.
Coming Soon
The Testament of Ann Lee (15) [70mm]
Screening 20–22, 24–28 February, 1, 3–5 March
We're screening just one of four 70mm prints available in the UK, so don't miss the chance to see our world-class projection team in action for this suitably epic film, with greater detail and richness.
From award-winning writer-director Mona Fastvold (The Brutalist) comes the extraordinary true legend of Ann Lee, founder of the devotional sect known as the Shakers. Academy Award nominee Amanda Seyfried stars as the Shaker's irrepressible leader.
“The Testament of Ann Lee is a wild, wonderful tribute to one hell of a woman and Seyfried is the glowing flame at its heart. Five stars.” – London Evening Standard
IMAX: Marty Supreme (15)
6, 8 , 10–12 February
Dream big in IMAX as Timothée Chalamet’s Academy Award-nominated story of a young man in pursuit of greatness screens for one week only.
Nominated for nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Cinematography and Best Actor for Timothée Chalamet, who receives his third nomination at just thirty years old.
Talking Hitchcock Presents: Four Seasons of Hitchcock
7 and 14 March
Join Hitchcock writer, speaker, curator and podcaster Rebecca McCallum as she returns to Pictureville to present an exclusive cinematic event: a curated quartet from the Master of Suspense.
See more for less with our Four Seasons of Hitchcock ticket offer: Receive an extra pound off your ticket for every film you book in this season.
🎁Gifts at Pictureville
Give the gift of great cinema with our brand-new gift memberships and vouchers.
Treat the film lover in your life to a full year of fun, from the latest releases to their old favourites, exclusive events and tasty treats, all at Yorkshire’s biggest independent cinema.
Make that gift extra special with our gift card holder, perfect for wrapping up and passing along to that special someone. Please note this can only be collected at the bar upon purchase of a gift membership.
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What's on in February
Whether you've felt like January has flown by or really dragged, Feburary is almost here and with it comes a half term packed full of play as Yorkshire Games Festival returns for its 10th anniversary.
You can expect
🎮 Big Screen Gaming
🎮 Live shows
🎮 Hands-on activities
🎮 Cinema screenings
and more! Keep scrolling to see what's on our head to our website now to plan your visit.
Let's Play! Half Term
14–22 February
Join us for a fun-filled half term of all things gaming across the museum as Yorkshire Games Festival brings exciting gameplay, activities, workshops and experiences for the whole family to enjoy.
You’ll be able to experience unique video games, beta-test new developments from local creators, enjoy gaming related films, explore new and exciting board games and much more.
Most of Yorkshire Games Festival is free, but we have a few special live shows and cinema screenings to make your day even bigger.
Take a look at some of our highlights below.
IMAX: Stray Kids: The DominATE Experience (12A)
Screening 6 and 7 February
K-Pop is coming to our IMAX for the first time with an epic concert film featuring the global sensation Stray Kids and their sold-out SoFi Stadium performances, along with behind-the-scenes footage.
Wuthering Heights (Cert TBC)
Screening from 13 February
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi star in this stylish, passionate reimagining of Emily Brontë’s classic romance.
Looking for more romance this Valentine's? Don't miss our Enemies to Lovers season with classics including Pride and Prejudice, 10 Things I Hate About You and Moonstruck.
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
Spilling the tea
Coming in hot with the latest news ... Ego Ella May and Gary Bartz join Theo Croker's headline show, Tony Njoku announces Coby Sey as his final special guest and the music behind fashion icon Alexander McQueen electrifies Multitudes 2026.
Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells
SAT 14 MAR
Feel every note of The Best of Tubular Bells I, II & III with a live group led by Mike Oldfield’s long-term collaborator, Robin Smith.
Rodrigo y Gabriela
SAT 23 MAY
The Mexican acoustic guitar duo celebrates 20 years of their influential self-titled album, with its breathtaking virtuosity and soaring spirit of invention.
zerOclassikal: This Is Not Random…
SUN 24 MAY
Shifting, transformative, unbound. South Asian classical raag meets the octatonic scale in the double bill of works, Shift Octatonic and BeachFront.
This event is now on sale to members.
General sale: Friday 30 January, 10am
Olivia Belli
THU 10 SEP
The pianist and composer known for her poetic, often optimistic music, makes her Southbank Centre debut.
This event is now on sale to members.
General sale: Friday 30 January, 10am
Theo Croker: Miles Davis Mixtape
FRI 13 MAR
Award-winning singer-songwriter Ego Ella May and two-time Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Gary Bartz join Croker.
Multitudes
THU 16 APR – FRI 1 MAY
Our Multitudes 2026 line-up is now complete, and this year we're pushing the boundaries of classical music mash-ups more than ever before. This April you can experience jaw-dropping circus, immersive soundscapes, raucous storytelling and the music behind fashion icon Alexander McQueen.
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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Wankernomics: Show_ V4.1_FINAL_USETHIS 01 - 23 Nov
With two sell-out Edinburgh Fringe runs and 50 million+ online views, this hilarious new show is a must-see: A Q&A-style thought-leadership driven best-in-class deep-dive unpacking the many ways corporate bullsh*ttery is taking over the world, and your life. |
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Suzannah Lipscomb & Kate Williams To Kill A Queen 21 Apr - 19 Oct
Kate and Suzannah will examine espionage, treason, and gender politics in the Tudor world. A gripping evening of queenship, legacy, and power, this is the story of how two queens acted at the greatest crisis point of their lives. |
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Ai Weiwei On Censorship 31 Jan Last Chance
Weiwei, interviewed by Stephen Sackur, will share his personal experiences of censorship and show us how authoritarian regimes across the globe suppress freedom of thought and expression. |
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An Evening of Recipes and Rituals with Samin Nosrat 28 - 31 Mar
New York Times bestselling writer of the cookbook-turned-Netflix-hit, joined by Yotam Ottolenghi, invites you to a celebration of her eagerly awaited follow-up to Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, with her newest cookbook. |
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An Evening with Jennette McCurdy 03 Feb Last Chance
After selling more than three million copies of her memoir worldwide, Jennette joined by Jack Edwards, turns her sharp voice to fiction in Half His Age, a thrilling exploration of sex, class, desire, and power. |
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Mary Beard Talking Classics 19 Apr
Fresh from launching her new podcast Instant Classics and following her sold-out 2025 tour, Mary invites you into a conversation about why the classical world still matters. |
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An Evening with Akala State of the Nation 07 - 20 Apr
A BAFTA/MOBO award-winning hip-hop artist, best-selling author, and entrepreneur, Akala has garnered a reputation. On stage, he'll discuss Britain at this critical point—is it capable of awakening, reimagining, and preforming real social change? |
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Jeremy Bowen Truth Under Fire 22 Sep - 27 Oct
As the BBC's International Editor, Jeremy has spent over 40 years covering more than 90 countries and 20 wars. Ask your questions to a journalist whose life's work to get as close to the truth as possible. |
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Sasha Bonét On The Waterbearers 24 Feb - 10 Mar
Join writer and cultural critic Sasha Bonét as she presents The Waterbearers, a heartfelt memoir exploring Black womanhood, motherhood, and culture through three generations of women. |
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Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah On Seeking Sexual Freedom 27 Feb - 13 Mar
In conversation with Afua Hirsch, the two will discuss the book, part travelogue, part manifesto: the powerful call to pleasure women of all backgrounds need today. |
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Monty Don A Journey Through British Gardens 15 Mar - 26 Apr
Everyone's favourite gardener is back on the road with a brand new live show, celebrating the beauty, creativity and diversity of Britain’s Gardens. Get a taste of the magic with this video from his previous tour, and secure your spot for an evening of horticultural inspiration. |
The Weekly Wrap at Fane
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A slam dunk
We're kicking off 2026 with a huge announcement – A Poet in Every Port is coming to coastal communities across the UK! Read on to find out how to get involved, plus discover upcoming live poetry events on site too.
A Poet in Every Port
The National Poetry Library hits the road in our Mobile Poetry Library. We're touring 11 coastal locations across the UK to share our unique poetry collection and celebrate our 75th anniversary.
Inspired by the 1951 Festival of Britain and its travelling exhibitions, we’re partnering with organisations and festivals nationwide to bring poetry directly to local communities through free events, readings and workshops.
At the heart of the project is a special New Poets Collective, made up of poets from each of the tour's locations; poets who’ll work closely with their communities to celebrate local dialects, share stories and show that poetry is for everyone.
Special Edition: Echoes and Reflections
WED 4 MAR
Write to Life collaborates with John Hegley, Inua Ellams and Shephali Frost, three brilliant artists with distinctive styles in words and music.
Poetry Buildings
THU 12 MAR – SUN 10 JAN
Come along to see a group exhibition by visual poets and artists exploring the relationship between poetry and buildings.
Nature slumbers
To close out January, we've chosen the poem Hushed is the buzz of the noisy world by George Gissing.
Hushed is the buzz of the noisy world,
Gently each bird to its home is flitting,
The flags o’er the sun’s bright path are furled,
Soon will each flower with the dew be pearled
As asleep it lies unwitting.
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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Don’t miss your chance to experience Northern Nights
Winter is a magical time in the North-east of Scotland. From dark skies perfect for stargazing to cosy countryside retreats, vibrant cultural venues and a thriving food and drink scene, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire are the perfect winter escape, whether you’re visiting with family, friends, or on a solo adventure.
Win an Aberdeenshire getaway!
One lucky winner (and their guest) will enjoy...
Return travel for two with Caledonian Sleeper
Three-night stay in Joiner's Cottage at Glen Tanar Estate
Wildlife adventure experience at The Lookout
Three-day car rental with Arnold Clark to explore the region
£100 Aberdeenshire Gift Card
Don’t miss your chance to discover Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire at its most atmospheric this winter.
Image credit: Glen Cairns
Never miss a moment in Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire
From live music and theatre to exhibitions, craft fairs, musicals, and seasonal events, there’s always something happening across the region. Discover what’s on and plan your perfect day or night out.
Win an Aberdeen city getaway
One lucky winner (and their guest) will enjoy...
- A luxurious stay for two in a suite at Sandman Signature Aberdeen Hotel, including breakfast and two 55-minute spa treatments.
- Return travel with LNER, taking you to Aberdeen in comfort
- A year’s supply of Mackie’s of Scotland ice cream to satisfy your sweet tooth.
- £100 Aberdeen Gift Card to spend on everything the city has to offer.
- £100 Aberdeen Performing Arts voucher for unforgettable shows and performances.
Tag us in your Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire adventures using @visitabdn and include #NorthernNights, #VisitABDN, or #BeautifulABDN in your posts for a chance to be featured.
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Discover Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire this February
Thinking about a short getaway? Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire is the perfect place for a four night escape, with stunning scenery, great food and a packed calendar of events.
Win an Aberdeenshire getaway!
One lucky winner (and their guest) will enjoy...
- Return travel for two with Caledonian Sleeper
- Three-night stay in Joiner's Cottage at Glen Tanar Estate
- Wildlife adventure experience at The Lookout
- Three-day car rental with Arnold Clark to explore the region
- £100 Aberdeenshire Gift Card
Competition entries close on 31 January, 2026.
Image credit: Glen Cairns
Explore the best of the North-east
From coastal walks to hill trails, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire is packed with outdoor adventure and scenic sights. Explore historic landmarks, museums, live music venues, and local favourites.
Local flavours
Discover the best of the region’s dining scene with great value menus, local flavours, and unforgettable meals. Whether you’re after fine dining or casual bites, Aberdeen’s restaurants have you covered.
Don't miss Aberdeen Restaurant Weeks from 23 February - 8 March.
Image credit: Thainstone House
Rest your head
Stay in style or keep it cosy, the region offers a range of accommodation from luxury hotels to charming guesthouses and countryside escapes. Perfect for a weekend getaway or a longer break.
Tag us in your Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire adventures using @visitabdn and include #NorthernNights, #VisitABDN, or #BeautifulABDN in your posts for a chance to be featured.
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FRI 04 DEC 2026 - SUN 03 JAN 2027 A LOWRY AND ROYAL & DERNGATE CO-PRODUCTION THE JOLLY CHRISTMAS POSTMANBY ARRANGEMENT WITH PENGUIN BOOKS LTD, A PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE UK COMPANY Based on the award-winning children’s book by much-loved duo Janet and Allan Ahlberg, this family show sees the Jolly Postman cycling through the snow to deliver parcels and letters to familiar friends as they prepare for Christmas celebrations. There are visits to Red Riding Hood, Humpty Dumpty, the Gingerbread Man, and not forgetting the big, bad wolf! As the snow continues to fall, who will help the Jolly Postman get home in time for Christmas? Live music, original songs and a sprinkling of theatre magic bring this favourite festive classic to life for all ages to enjoy. Adapted by Adam Peck With songs by Darren Clark Age Guidance: Suitable for all ages |
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We would like to wish everyone a happy new year from Chetham's Library in our first newsletter of 2026. We're delighted to announce that we've been recognised as a Travellers' Choice Awards winner for 2025! Each year, Travellers' Choice recognises travellers' favourite businesses around the world, based on reviews and ratings collected over 12 months. Chetham's Library is among the top 10% of things to do worldwide. Everyone here is excited for the year ahead and is busy curating new events, celebrations, exhibitions and stories from the collections. Keep reading to find out more and how you can get involved. Thank you for your support. |
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Visit the Library after hours |
Join us for an exclusive after hours chance to explore the medieval stone passages, secret staircases and richly panelled rooms of Chetham’s Library. After the dust of the day has settled, we will be opening rooms and passageways that are normally closed to the public, for a unique and magical experience. This is an opportunity for visitors to enjoy the building without a tour guide, and soak up the magical atmosphere of our 600-year-old building. Friday 27 February Chetham's Library 5:30pm Suitable for adults and young people over 14. |
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SHAKESPEARE’S THIRD FOLIO: THE PAGE VS. THE STAGE |
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Treasure Series |
With the start of the new year we would like to bring attention to our collections through our treasure series. First on our list is the eight-volume edition of the works of St Augustine, which can lay claim to being the very first books acquired by Chetham's Library. The earliest books were bought in large consignments of up to 350 volumes, and the first book in the first consignment of August 1655 is listed as 'Augustini Opera vol. 8. Basileae'. Why not find out more by visiting our website? |
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You can find the latest news from the Library and behind the scenes content on our new TikTok page. Our handle is @chethamslibrary. |
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Booking tickets at Chetham's and the Stoller Hall Online | chethams.com Telephone | 0333 130 0967 |
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With thanks to Hannah at Get Lost Yorkshire:
HeyIf you’re anything like me, this time of year makes you crave quiet wanders, muddy boots, and a flask of something warm in your hands. And if there’s a hidden waterfall waiting at the end? Even better. One of my absolute favourite winter walks is to Goit Stock Waterfall, tucked away in West Yorkshire woodland. This little-known beauty near Bingley is one of those places that feels like a true discovery every time you visit – especially when the trees are bare, the path is a little frosty, and the sound of the waterfall echoes through the quiet woods. ✨ Expect peaceful trails, moss-covered rocks, and that feeling of “wow, how have I never been here before?” It’s not a new post, but this one’s an old favourite for good reason. The blog has everything you need to plan your visit—from where to park to what shoes you’ll want to wear (trust me, it gets a little rocky near the falls). So if you’re looking for your next weekend walk, why not give Goit Stock a try? 👉 Click here to read the full guide and plan your walk Wrap up warm and enjoy the magic 🥾🍂 Until our next adventure, Yorkshire Events What's on in Yorkshire this weekend?Here's a glimpse of what's on in Yorkshire this weekend 👀 West Yorkshire: Kirkstall Abbey Tours run this Friday, inviting you to explore the ruins with an expert Abbey guide. You will learn how Cistercian monks lived and how the Abbey changed from foundation to dissolution. Find out more. East Yorkshire: Snowdrops in the Woodland at Burton Agnes invites you to enjoy a peaceful winter walk this week. Thousands of snowdrops carpet the woodland at Burton Agnes Hall, offering a gentle sign that spring is coming. Find out more. South Yorkshire: A Candlelight Tribute to Fleetwood Mac arrives in Sheffield on Friday evening with a classical string quartet performance. Enjoy familiar songs in an intimate candlelit setting inside Victoria Hall. Find out more. Discover more events in Yorkshire here: Want to get the most out of Yorkshire this year?
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TUE 24 - SAT 28 NOV 2026 MATTHEW BOURNE'S CINDERELLALondon 1940. The Blackout. A siren sounds... New Adventures return to Lowry with the 30th Anniversary celebration of one of their most popular and beloved productions, Matthew Bourne’s CINDERELLA – a thrilling and evocative love story, set in London during the Second World War. Matthew Bourne’s epic interpretation of the classic fairytale, has, at its heart, a true war-time romance. A chance meeting results in a magical night for Cinderella and her dashing young RAF pilot, together just long enough to fall in love before being parted by the horrors of the Blitz. Accessible Performances |
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