Here’s the full route for the Leeds leg of the Baton of Hope on Wednesday, 10 September 2025. You’ll also find details of free events happening along the way, and meet some of the people carrying the baton.
Read about Baton of Hope Tour in Leeds
Leeds route locations
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 9.15am | Bramley Shopping Centre |
| 9.35am | Leeds Liverpool Canal – Wyther Lane entrance |
| 10.00am | Armley Town Street |
| 10.30am | New Wortley Community Centre |
| 10.55am | Domestic Street, Holbeck |
| 11.00am | St Mathew’s Community Centre, Holbeck |
| 11.30am | Bottom of Whitehall Road to Monk Bridge (entrance Leeds Liverpool Canal) |
| 11.45am | Granary Wharf |
| 11.50am | Leeds Train Station |
| 11.55am | City Square |
| 12.10pm | Millennium Square and Civic Hall |
| 12.45pm | War Memorial (The Headrow) |
| 12.55pm | The Headrow to Briggate into Leeds Trinity Shopping Centre |
| 1.10pm | Holy Trinity Church, Boar Lane |
| 1.25pm | The Corn Exchange then Time for Young People |
| 1.50pm | Moda Exhibition Space – free event |
| 2.25pm | Leeds City College |
| 2.30pm | Carers Leeds – Mabgate |
| 2.50pm | The Becklin Centre |
| 3.15pm | Reflective Garden at St James’s Hospital |
| 4.00pm | The Compton Centre |
| 4.20pm | Harehills Park |
| 4.45pm | Wykebeck Valley Park |
| 5.15pm | The Old Fire Station – Gipton |
| Note: | Times are approximate and may change on the day. |
You can walk or cycle alongside the Baton for part or all of the route. See the interactive map on Footpath.com for directions and live updates.
Follow the route on Foothpath.com
Free events in Leeds on the day
Men’s Talk theatre performance
A 35-minute play sharing men’s experiences of mental ill health and the journey to recovery. The performance includes adult themes.
- When: Wednesday, 10 September at 10am
- Where: St Matthew’s Church, LS11 9NR
Email mens.talk@inspirenorth.co.uk or visit CLEAR Men’s Talk on Facebook to find out more.
Inspire to Inspire exhibition
This exhibition celebrates the artwork of Joshua Van Leader, who died in 2022. Alongside Joshua’s work, you can take part in friendly, welcoming talks and workshops designed to spark conversation and help reduce stigma around mental health.
The exhibition also features the Yorkshire Speak Their Name Quilt – a patchwork of squares created by people in Yorkshire who have been bereaved by suicide. Each square is a personal tribute to a family member or friend who has died.
- When: 8 July to 27 September
- Where: New York Square, LS2 7BT
Three Eventbrite events have been scheduled for the day – morning, afternoon, and evening sessions. Everyone is welcome to attend as many as they’d like. The sessions include a choir performance, talks and the arrival and handover of the Baton itself.
Find out more about the exhibition and events and book free tickets on Eventbrite.