We have a wide range of rooms for hire accommodating up to 140 people. Some of these rooms are only available during holidays.
We are located in Leeds city centre, near Leeds General Infirmary and Park Lane College. There is a bridge for pedestrians and cyclists approacing Woodhouse Square from Gt. George Street. We are now served by the Citybus (50p flat rate), which departs from Leeds Rail Station every few minutes.
Seating 35/40 people in theatre style, our newly refurbished Ellen Heaton room on the ground floor is ideal as a small conference room
Our Hall seats up to 140 people and is our largest space. Availibilty is limited to weekends or dates outside of term time.
Our computer suites accommodate up to 14 users. Some evening and weekend slots are available, and fulls days outside of term time.
The Art Studio has a capacity of 24, or 18 with the easels set up. Other art rooms/workshops can be hired by negotiation with Swarthmore's Arts Manager.
We offer registered childcare for children aged from 6 months to 5 years old. The Crèche is also available for hire when it is not in use by the centre, and hirers may use their own childcare workers or, by arrangement, use the Centre’s Supervisor and Assistant.
Swarthmore's onsite Cafe can provide hot and cold buffets catered to suit a range of budgets. Tea, coffee and refreshments can also be provided.
Prices are available on request. We offer discounted rates for charities and community groups. Please contact Kirsten Mccaskil
Many day and weekend courses enrolling now. Contact the centre for availability
Opening times for enrolment from January 3 Onwards:
Monday to Thursday 9.30am - 7.30pm
Friday 9.30am - 3pm