Can you believe that we are just a short time away from schools breaking up and the advent of the great British summer holiday?
If that realisation has suddenly sent a bit of panic through you, don't worry - you aren't the only one wondering how on earth the summer has come around quite so quickly.
Thankfully, the city is pulling out all the stops this season already, and no doubt more to be announced in the run-up.
Before then, though, we have rounded up some of the most exciting, engaging, and budget-friendly activities happening across the city to keep children of all ages entertained through August.
Here are 15 brilliant school holiday activities in Leeds - how many are you planning to tick off your list this summer?
7. Steam Train Journey Back in Time (Wednesdays & Weekends)
Ride on beautifully restored vintage steam and diesel locomotives along the world's oldest working railway track, dropping you right at the edge of 630 acres of woodland trails. 🚂 Middleton Railway, Moor Rd, Leeds LS10 2JG | Iconic
8. A Lotherton Summer Holiday (August 22 - August 23)
Enjoy a classic British seaside experience brought right to West Yorkshire, complete with vintage fairground rides, a giant bouncy castle, magic shows, live entertainment, and coastal games. 🏖️ Lotherton Hall Estate, Off Collier Ln, Lotherton Ln, Aberford, Leeds LS25 3EB
9. Compete for the House Cup (July 18 - September 6)
Put your wizarding skills to the test on an immersive, indoor magical mini-golf course where kids pick their house colours and score points to help Leeds beat other UK cities. 🪄 The Hole in Wand, 4 St John's Centre, Leeds, LS2 8LQ
10. Summer of Play: Step into the Game (July 25 - August 30)
Burn off some energy at a massive indoor gaming hub featuring giant puzzles, retro family board games, creative makers' workshops, and an interactive puppet theatre show. 🎲 Leeds City Museum, Millennium Square, Leeds LS2 8BH
11. Story Explorers (Until August 29)
Take a trip through deep space, thick jungles, and the ocean floor in an imaginative interactive display created with the British Library, featuring a dedicated mini children's library. 📚 Leeds Central Library, Calverley St, Leeds LS1 3AB | Canva
12. Become a Wildlife Explorer (July 22 - August 30)
Hunt for colourful hidden birds, bees, bats, and bugs tucked away inside ancient monastic ruins, paired with outdoor LEGO building workshops and nature-inspired art spaces. 🐝 Kirkstall Abbey, Abbey Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH