For the Christmas and New Year period, some services are changing, including groups. There are also quite a few festive events happening. In this guide, we have useful information on what’s running during this time of year in Leeds

Groups

In MindWell’s Festive Toolkit, there are links to peer groups, social groups and other ways to connect with other people.

The Mental Health Equity Project team have put together their Winter Time Wellbeing booklet, which has tips on staying connected with others.

Finally, Touchstone have their Winter Wellbeing Booklet for Leeds. It has information on community Christmas dinners happening in the city this year.

Social events

Eventbrite lists seasonal events that are either free or paid-for going on in Leeds: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/b/united-kingdom–leeds/holiday/christmas/

A list of events taking place at galleries and museums in Leeds is on the Museums and Galleries website: https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/whats-on/leeds-mindfulness-festival-2024/

Leeds Inspired have their own list of festive events taking place, both free and paid-for: https://www.leedsinspired.co.uk/collection/leeds-inspired-christmas-list