Young people in Leeds can look forward to another sparkling summer of outdoor fun as the city’s annual Breeze In The Park entertainment extravaganza kicks off at Coopers Field in Belle Isle today (24 July 2024).
Organised by Leeds City Council, the roadshow-style programme play days for children and teenagers will also visit Cross Flatts Park on Wednesday 31 July and Middleton Park on Friday 16 August .
Each day’s attendees will be able to enjoy a jam-packed array of activities, featuring everything from sports and games to art and music – and, of course, Breeze’s famous giant inflatables.
Partner organisations and other council services – including Zero Waste Leeds, Leeds Young Film and Leeds Libraries – will also be running a range of taster workshops and hands-on experiences.
The event in Cross Flatts Park will include relaxed and quieter sessions for children with additional needs.
Councillor Salma Arif, Leeds City Council’s executive member for adult social care, active lifestyles and culture, said:
“Breeze In The Park is a much-loved staple of summertime in Leeds, and I’m sure this year’s events will add another chapter to its long-running success story.
“So many young people have enjoyed Breeze get-togethers in our wonderful parks and green spaces since 2004, with the programme’s continued focus on fun, inclusivity and value-for-money reflecting our determination to ensure Leeds is the best city in the country to grow up in.
“It’s lovely to think that some parents bringing their own families to this summer’s events will once have attended as children themselves and are now set to make a whole host of magical new memories.”
Each day will have two main sessions, one running from noon to 2.30pm and the second from 3pm to 5.30pm. The sessions for children with additional needs will run from 11am to noon.
Sessions cost 50p per child and tickets must be bought in advance. Purchases can be made here or, for additional needs sessions, here. A full list of event dates and locations can be found on the same web pages.
Breeze In The Park is funded with the generous support of the council’s network of local community committees.
Breeze Pass holders get fast-track access to some of the most popular inflatable attractions. Please note, pass holders must still purchase tickets in advance.
Youth Services Activity Days
Leeds Youth Services will be running free actrivity days at a number of sites around South Leeds as follows:
Blenkinsop Field, Acre Road, Middleton, LS10 4HT | Monday 12 August, 12-3pm
Hunslet Moor, Burton Row, LS11 5NL | Tuesday 13 August, 12-3pm
Cardinal Square, Beeston, LS11 8HS | Thursday 15 August, 12-3pm
Cooper’s Field, Belle Isle Road, LS10 3HF | Tuesday 20 August, 12-3pm
Hunslet Recreation Ground, Church Street, LS10 2AP | Thursday 22 August, 12-3pm
On top of the Activity Days, the Youth Service will be running trips to Doncaster Dome, Flamingo Land and Blackpool Pleaseure Beach as well as go-karting and bowling trips. For full details and booking information go to the Youth Service South, South East Facebook page.
Yorkshire Contemporary: Art Play Food
Yorkshire Contemporary (the new name for The Tetley) will be running free sessions in Cross Flatts Park (near the sports courts), Monday-Thursday, 11am-4pm for four weeks from 5-29 August. There’s no need to book, just drop in and join in.
Perfect for children aged 5–11, this free programme invites you to make, build and eat together outdoors as part of a series of artist designed activities.
All activities will take place outdoors and many will be messy, so please dress accordingly. Parents remain responsible for their children at all times. Food is served between 12-2pm and costs £5. If your child is entitled to free school meals you can book Free ‘Healthy Holidays’ meals in advance via the Healthy Holidays web portal.
The Hunslet Club Activity Camps
The Hunslet Club on Hillidge Road, LS10 1BP run a Summer Holidays Activity Camp Monday-Friday through to the end of August for 6-12 year olds. They are also running a Rugby Camp 7-9 August and a Football Camp from 19-21 August. The clubs regular activity sessions continue through the holidays as do their Free evening Youth Clubs. For full details and booking information go to www.hunsletclub.org.uk or ring (0113) 271 6489.
Middleton Railway
On top of their Saturday and Sunday services, Middleton Railway will be open on Wednesdays from 31 July to 28 August with trains running from 10:30am to 3:30pm. Day rover tickets (you can ride up to middleton Park as many times as you like) cost: Adults £8, Children £4, Family £22. The museum at Moor Road, Hunslet, LS10 2JQ is free. On Saturday 27 July it’s Kids For A Quid day with children’s tickets reduced to just £1.
Leeds Discovery Centre
Leeds Discovery Centre on Carlisle Road, Hunslet, LS10 is the Leeds museums’ storage centre and has a host of activities this summer. Events include Fabulous Fashion Workshop, Going For Gold and a Flower Forage as well as tours of the store which house 1.3 million objects. Full details and booking information at: museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/leeds-discovery-centre/whats-on-at-leeds-discovery-centre
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