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  • Share your photos from the 2026 Art Trail

    The Kirkstall Art Trail postcard gallery is returning for 2026 — and we need photos from anyone who took part, whether as a visitor, artist, volunteer, or host. Hundreds of you visit Kirkstall Art Trail each year, catching moments we might have missed, and that’s exactly why your view of… continue reading


  • ‘Capture Kirkstall’ 2026 photography competition gallery

    This selection of images, chosen by our judging panel, shows how differently photographers interpreted the three competition categories: ‘Wild Kirkstall’, ‘People of Kirkstall’, and ‘Unexpected Kirkstall’. As well as the winners and runners-up, the gallery includes additional photographs that caught the judges’ eye. We would like to thank our judges… continue reading


  • Announcing the winners of our inaugural Poetry Competition

    With over 80 entries, we can now announce the winners of our first Kirkstall Art Trail Poetry Competition. Matthew Davenport’s In The Same Room has won the national prize, while Alex Callaghan’s Chippy Tea has won the Leeds prize. Both winning poems will feature in a booklet collection alongside work… continue reading


  • Planning for an accessible day out on the trail

    When visiting Kirkstall Art Trail, we aim to give you the accessibility information you need to work out if a place is going to be accessible for you. There are various ways in which we do this. Plan Your Visit The Plan Your Visit page gives a breakdown of: We will review… continue reading


  • New look venue signs for 2026

    As we announced in an earlier post about our brand refresh, we are also updating the signage you will find at all our venues this summer. The new look The signs will: Whilst the layout hasn’t altered too drastically, they will now be a larger size and printed on corrugated… continue reading