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Best Indoor activities in Leeds Leeds is an amazing city with a lot of things to keep busy: like going to the park, or hanging out at any of the cool spots in town. The nightlife is also amazing. Rain or sunshine, Leeds has something for everyone. This article provides you with the best indoor activities in Leeds. I don't want to keep you waiting, lets's go explore… Best activities in Leeds for rainy days 1. Leeds Playhouse: If you are looking for a place to enjoy a great piece of theatre on a rainy day, visit Leeds Playhouse. The theatre has a very large space and you can watch performances from any side with zero interruptions. Most guests say that their shows are enthralling. I recommend you see “a little nights Music” which seems to be the customers' favourite. There is also a restaurant in the building in case you get hungry before or after the show. Leeds Playhouse aims to transform the city and by extension, the world through theatre. If you want to spend a cloudy or rainy day at the playhouse, do check their website for details of the available shows. Find Leeds Playhouse at Playhouse Square, Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7UP. 2. Leeds Art Gallary: Visiting Leeds Art Gallery on a rainy day is one of the best indoor activities in Leeds. The gallery is home to the best collections of 20th-century British art. If are a budding artist, or just want to expand your knowledge of art, Leeds Art Gallery is ready to welcome you. There is no fee attached. You would pick a lesson or two from the thousands of showcased artwork like sculptors, and paintings. There is also a children’s area with fun exercises. The best time to visit is during the school holidays when they host special events. All that fun can drain you. You can refuel at the Tiled Hall Café section of the building. Find Leeds Art Gallery at The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AA. 3. Royal Armouries Museum: The UK's national arms and armour collection is at this ancient museum. There are over four thousand pieces on display each as fascinating as the other. Are you surprised? You shouldn't. Leeds is that city! If you are interested in or want to improve your knowledge of Military history, book a date with Royal Armouries. They have an amazing collection to satisfy your curiosity and answer all your questions. Everything; from elephant armour and tusk swords from the Indian sub-continent of the late 16th Century to Henry VIII’s foot combat armour made in 1520. To spice things up, the museum sometimes features fun events like an escape room, combats, shows, cocktail evenings, and axe-throwing. Find Royal Armouries Museum at Armouries Drive, Leeds LS10 1LT. Best indoor activities in Leeds for adults 1. Escape Hunt: It's exciting! It's fascinating! This enterprise is made up of a luxury lounge, VIP amenities, and the most exciting escape room in Leeds. There are four of these fascinating escape rooms to choose from. What do you want to do in your 60 minutes? Fight cursed samurai or treasure-hungry pirates? You have to solve the puzzles, find the clues, or complete the challenges as soon as possible to escape before the time is up. It's game adults enjoy. And would make a suitable fun time activity for groups. What's more? The adrenalin pump will leave you wanting more. Trust me, you will book a return after the experience. Find Escape Hunt at The Light, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 8TL 2. The Climbing lab: Talk about exercising while having absolute fun. One of the best things to do indoors in Leeds is to visit the Climbing lab. Bouldering i.e. indoor climbing is becoming a huge thing in the UK, and this lab offers you a dose of fun. There is something for you; an expert or a beginner. However, if you are new to the game or need some help, the Climbing lab offers an Adult intro where a coach guides you through the basics of climbing. The Adult Intro comes with a day pass so you can stay as long as you want. There is a shop at the building to buy or hire everything you need to have a good time, including climbing shoes and a chalk bag. Find Climbing Lab at Units 12, 14 & 15 Kirkstall Industrial Park, Leeds, LS4 2AZ. 3. Roxy Lanes: Do you love bowling? Who doesn't? Rosy Lanes are not your regular bowling place though. It stands out with 10 full bowling lanes giving room for more people to participate at the same time. You should plan to make this one of your indoor activities soon. Don't feel like throwing a ball down lanes? Roxy lanes have other games like a pool table, shuffleboard, and thirty (30) metre ice curling lane for ice curling. Check at the food section to find cocktails, beers, spirits and pizza to complete the fun. It is perfect for a group of friends to hang out here. Find Roxy Lanes at The Light, 44-48 The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 8TL. Best indoor activities in Leeds for kids 1. Clip N Climb: At Clip N Climb, non-climbers also get the opportunity to climb just for fun. It is one of the children’s favourite indoor activities in Leeds. The leisure centre is designed in bright colours and suitable for children above 4. You would find 32 different climbs all properly decked to safeguard climbers. Clip N Climb is inclusive as it has a Birdy Hoist to aid wheelchair users in enjoying the fun of climbing. Want to know the most interesting thing about this place? Choice! There are various challenges to take on: from Lightning Crack to the stairway to heaven. Parents can join the children to climb or wait at the cafe. You pay £14 if you choose to climb but to watch is free. They sure live up to their catchphrase; “healthy challenging, fun for all.” Find Clip N Climb at Unit 3, Tristram Centre, Brown Ln W, Holbeck, Leeds LS12 6BF. 2. Kids Clubhouse: This clubhouse is the right place to visit when you have children of different ages. One thing that stands this place out from other fun places for kids in Leeds; is their understanding of the need for children to stay active and be safe while at it. It is big and has enough space to accommodate everyone including babies, toddlers, and kids. Their equipment is designed to encourage physical activities like crawling, swinging, and ball throwing. And manufactured by House of Play Limited; one of the UK's finest manufacturers of indoor play equipment. They also have a supportive staff to give children quality play experience. Add this splendid place to the list of where to take the kids, would you? Find Kids Clubhouse at 75a New Road, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 4QD. 3. The Little Bookshop: Books are fun too, says the Little Bookshop. It's a good place for children to explore literature. The bookshop has different book collections across all genres for children up to age 12 years. Their collection covers colour books and picture stories for children below 5, fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and so on for other ages. Here children get to read stories from all works of life. Occasionally, they organise enthralling storytimes and author events to promote the joy of reading. While their focus is on children, they also have books for adults. You could turn a visit to the Little Bookshop into a fun literature adventure for the whole family. Find Little Bookshop at 47 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds, LS7 3PD. Best indoor activities in Leeds for all ages 1. Arcade Club: If you are looking for a fun activity in Leeds to do indoors with your kids, Arcade should be your first stop. This magnificent place houses three floors of family-friendly games. No, It's not just modern games with virtual reality. You will find all you want; a classy game for adults and enough fun for kids. There is a Dance machine, Street Fighter, Mario Kart, Pac-Man and pinball machines, shooter, SEGA Rally, and deluxe cabinets you can play and ride, all setup. Arcade charges a reasonable fee to grant you access. The amount differs according to age; £17 for adults, and £9 for kids. Once in, you can play any game without making any further payments. No one is throwing you out, stay as long as you want. There is food and drink at the cafe for when you need a boost. Find Arcade Club at Unit 3, Abbey Retail Park, Leeds, LS5 3RP. 2. Bramley Baths: What's the best time to swim? A sunny day? A rainy day? Or any day? I will go with the last option. Any day is a swimming day. Surviving for over 100 years, Bramley Baths has evolved from providing just their ever-beautiful swimming, to including fitness and overall health space. This Edwardian bathhouse is twenty-five-metre-long and is glass-roofed. They offer massage, fitness classes, gym, and so on. Make out time this weekend to go swimming with the kids. You can join the Bramley Baths community with no cost attached. Book a date at their website for the best swimming experience for you and your kids. What's more? It's not-for-profit, and you are supporting the community by going to Bramley Baths for a swim. Find Bramley Baths at Broad Lane, Bramley, Leeds, LS13 3DF. 3. Thackray Museum of Medicine: A gory trip has never been this fun! This is a good place for parents and kids to bond over medicine. With items from the first days to assist, the museum fascinatingly tells the story of treatment. If you are a doctor, have a kid who is interested in being a physician, or just looking to know more about the field…you are welcome. Thackray Museum of Medicine is designed as 7 educative but fun galleries showcasing the history of medicine; from the Victorian age to the breakthroughs in science. You would find a 19th-century operating theatre, Disease Street, a 70s-style sexual health clinic, and other medical innovations since human history. You would have to book a time though to see the museum. Find Thackray Museum at Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7LN. Best indoor activities in Leeds for couples There are a lot of indoor activities to do in Leeds. And couples are not left out in the fun. There are a lot of indoor places for couples to spend their day (if they don't want to cuddle up in bed all day). They can visit the cinema together to see a movie. Everyman Cinema would be the best on my list of cinemas in Leeds. There are also others such as museums, playhouses for shows, arcades for endless games, Skipton castle, and escape rooms, amongst others. People also ask 1. What fun places can I visit in Leeds? Leeds is known for the good life! There are limitless options for places to visit. If you are living in Leeds, you should know by now that the city never sleeps. It depends on what you are searching for. There are restaurants, numerous museums, and bouldering places. Bowling houses, parks, clubs, and so on. Whatever your choice is, fun is guaranteed. 2. Where can I party in Leeds? Leeds has an amazing nightlife; there are street foods and clubs to party at. Whether you are passing by, living in the city or a local, you will surely find parties to attend. Some of the best clubs in Leeds include; PRYZM Leeds, Hashtag Parties Leeds, Queen's Court, Cuckoo, Bar Fibre, and the Backroom. 3. What can I do when it's raining in Leeds? While the weather can be sunny in Leeds, it is quite unpredictable. So it's best to always be prepared for the rain. What can you do when the sky opens its mouth? Leeds has a lot of indoor places to hide and have fun until the weather is clear. Places like Leeds Art Gallery, the different museums, Clip N Climb, and so on are perfect for the weather. You can also play card games with your family. There you have it, the best indoor activities in Leeds. Leeds got you covered whether it is raining, you are looking for an indoor place to take your kids to, some fun indoor place to spend time with friends, or you just want to hang out alone doing something different and fun. Which of the places are you visiting this weekend? Let me know in the comment.