The Story of Waddingtons

From classic board games to behind-the-scenes stories, immerse yourself in the history of this local company that became a national treasure. View a curated collection of original archives relating to the history of Waddingtons, from its roots in printing to its production of classic board games loved by generations.

Timings & Tours

Tuesday 10 September:

0930-1600

Wednesday 11 September:

0930-1600

Thursday 12 September:

0930-1600

Location & directions

West Yorkshire Archive Service, Leeds, Nepshaw Lane South, Gildersome, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 7JQ

Directions:

The West Yorkshire Archive Service is located within the West Yorkshire Joint Services building. By car: We are located within the West Yorkshire Joint Services offices on the A650 Bradford-Wakefield road between the Toby Carvery (formerly the Angel public house) situated at the Bruntcliffe traffic lights and the M62 Junction 27 interchange with the A62 Leeds-Huddersfield road and the A650 Bradford-Wakefield road. The Joint Services offices are on the north side of the A650, just before/after it crosses the M621.There is limited free parking available for visitors to Leeds Archives. By train: We are approximately 2.5km from Morley Railway Station. By Bus from Leeds City Centre: 200/201 Arriva from Leeds Bus Station or Victoria Quarter to Bruntcliffe Academy; 229 Arriva from Leeds Bus Station or Victoria Quarter to East View, Gildersome; 51/52 First Bus from Leeds City Centre Eastgate.

Contact on day:

Victoria Grindrod

Telephone number:

+441135353010

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

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