Wonderland Awaits – Leeds 2025

About

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Leeds city centre will be transformed into a magical immersive world this summer as Wonderland Awaits takes over from 26 July to 31 August 2025. Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, this unique city-wide trail invites visitors to follow in Alice’s footsteps, discovering iconic characters and surreal installations hidden throughout Leeds. With no set route, the trail can be explored at will, offering a choose-your-own adventure feel – complete with a puzzle challenge, special events, creative workshops, and themed film screenings at Hyde Park Picture House.

Date and Time

• Date: Saturday 26 July – Sunday 31 August 2025
• Trail Times:
  • Mondays (including Bank Holiday 25 August): 10:00 – 16:00
  • Sundays: 11:00 – 16:00

Event Highlights

• Immersive Alice in Wonderland-inspired trail across Leeds city centre
• Creative Hub with themed crafts at John Lewis Community Hub
• Victoria Leeds Shopping Hunt with puzzle rewards
• Free drop-in crafts and treats at Trinity Leeds Craft Club
• Drama workshops at Leeds Heritage Theatres

Film Screenings Prior to Wonderland Awaits

• Friday 18 July – 11:00: Alice in Wonderland (1951) – Hyde Park Picture House
• Saturday 19 July – 11:00: Alice in Wonderland (2010) – Hyde Park Picture House (includes drop-in activity from 10:30)
• Sunday 20 July – 11:00: Alice in Wonderland (2010) Autism-friendly screening – Hyde Park Picture House
• Sunday 21 July – 11:30: Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016) – Hyde Park Picture House

Entry

The main trail and listed activities are free to attend and open to all, with no booking required. Tickets are required for film screenings at Hyde Park Picture House – adults must be accompanied by a child for entry. Some workshops, such as the LHT Unwrapped: Drama Day (5–7 August), may require advance booking.

Plan Your Visit

Event Location:
Multiple locations across Leeds City Centre including:

• Victoria Leeds
• Trinity Leeds
• John Lewis Community Hub
• Hyde Park Picture House
• Leeds Heritage Theatres

• By Car: City centre parking is available near all event zones. Trinity Leeds, Victoria Gate, and The Light car parks are convenient options.
• By Public Transport: Leeds train station and central bus stops are within walking distance of all participating venues.

Accessibility

The trail and activities are hosted in public spaces, shops, and venues with general step-free access. Autism-friendly screenings and creative sessions are part of the programme. Accessible toilets and family facilities are available in major shopping centres. Visitors with additional access needs are encouraged to check directly with individual venues for specific support.

For more information and updates, visit the official event page: https://wonderlandleeds.com