On 10 September 2025, the Baton of Hope tour came to Leeds on World Suicide Prevention Day. This page records the full route across the city and the community events that took place along the way.
Leeds route locations
| Time | Location |
|---|---|
| 8.30am | Barca Leeds, Upper Town Street, LS13 3JT |
| 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. |
Download locations with approximate times
You could walk or cycle alongside the Baton for part or all of the route. An interactive map on Footpath.com showed directions and live updates throughout the day.
View the route on Foothpath.com
Free events in Leeds on the day
Men’s Talk theatre performance
A 35-minute play shared men’s experiences of mental ill health and the journey to recovery. The performance included 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 celebrated the artwork of Joshua Van Leader, who died in 2022. Alongside Joshua’s work, visitors could take part in friendly, welcoming talks and workshops designed to spark conversation and help reduce stigma around mental health.
The exhibition also featured 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 were scheduled for the day – morning, afternoon, and evening sessions. Everyone was welcome to attend as many events as they liked. The sessions included a choir performance, talks and the arrival and handover of the Baton itself.
Find out more about the exhibition and events on Eventbrite.