Holiday activities

Christmas murder at the museum

Children taking part in murder at the museum at Abbey House Museum.

29 December 2012 - 30 December 2012, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Drop-in activity for older children.

Mr Humbug has been hit over the head with a Christmas pudding bowl.

Join our detectives to solve the clues and crack the case.

Price:   Free, but usual admission applies.

Contact details:   Please contact the museum direct if you have any queries.

Abbey House Museum 

Abbey Walk
Kirkstall
Leeds
LS5 3EH

t.   0113 230 5492

Details  

A lively, interactive museum which was short-listed for the Guardian ‘Kids in Museum Family Friendly Award’ in 2011. Wander the beautifully created authentic Victorian streets for a glimpse of life in 19th century Leeds.

Facilities  

Baby change
Cafe
Shop
Education facilities
Picnic area
Play area
Toilets
Parking

Access  

Follow the link below for more information about access at Abbey House museum.

Public transport  

By bus: Bus numbers 33, 33a and 757 travel from the city centre to Kirkstall Road. By train: The nearest train station is Headingley which is a 1 mile walk from the Museum. Please contact Metroline for up-to-date travel information on (0113) 245 7676. By car: If you are using a route planner, our postcode is LS5 3EH.

Parking  

A large free car park is situated next to Abbey House Museum on Abbey Walk. This includes disabled parking.

There is an additional disabled access parking space immediately outside of the museum entrance.

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