The Leeds Goth QR Code Challenge
Jumbo Records, Merrion Street, 1-3 Merrion Centre, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8NG
Leeds has an important place in the history of Goth culture. It's home to the site of the world's first goth club and the city where Goth identity formed.
The Leeds Goth QR Code Challenge provides a unique way to explore Leeds’ heritage as the birthplace of Goth. You will be guided to sites of key significance, with each code providing a link to important facts and information about the location.
Complete the challenge and discover how this globally important movement emerged in Leeds, the original City of Goth.
Find out how to join the challenge or sign up for alerts here. You can also follow @LeedsGoth or @LeedsNomad on Instagram for full instructions leading up to the event.
Timings & Tours
- Friday 06 September:
- 0800-1730
- Saturday 07 September:
- 0800-1730
- Sunday 08 September:
- 1000-1600
- Monday 09 September:
- 0800-1730
- Tuesday 10 September:
- 0800-1730
- Wednesday 11 September:
- 0800-1730
- Thursday 12 September:
- 0800-1730
- Friday 13 September:
- 0800-1730
- Saturday 14 September:
- 0800-1730
- Sunday 15 September:
- 1000-1600
Location & directions
Jumbo Records, Merrion Street, 1-3 Merrion Centre, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8NG
- Directions:
- The challenge can be completed in any order. However, a good starting point would be Leeds University Union.
- Contact on day:
- Mark Silver
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
This inclusive event is run across several different city centre locations. All areas are fully accessible and allow assistance dogs. This is an outdoor event that is not run in one particular venue or building. However, parking and toilets, including disabled parking and accessible toilets, are publicly available near all locations. Unfortunately, one venue only permits assistance dogs. This is outlined in the detailed information.
Additional information
Please note: The times this event listed reflect when all of the QR points are accessible, as some locations are subject to site opening hours. The trail will run for the duration of the HODs festival (6-15 September), so if you wish to participate in the trail outside of these listed hours, some locations may not be open. This trail can also be started and completed in any order.
