Open Studios (Free)
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Open Studios at the Leather Conservation Centre in Leicester will offer guided tours of its studio space on 29 October 2026. The event is free but requires booking via Eventbrite, with ten spaces available per tour.
Join us on the last Thursday of every month for a guided tour of our studio Space.
Free to book on Eventbrite (10 spaces available for each tour)
Held on the last Thursday of each month from 14:00 -15:00.
Offering a behind-the-scenes look at our conservation studio, handling collection, and ongoing projects.
Led by members of our specialist team, the tours explore the history behind traditional leathercraft techniques, and preventive conservation practice, situating historic craft knowledge within contemporary contexts.
These tours provide an opportunity to learn more about how leather and skin materials are conserved, understood, and interpreted, with time for questions and discussion throughout.
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Frequently asked questions
Open Studios (Free) takes place on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 14:00.
Open Studios (Free) is held at Leather Conservation Centre in Leicester (Canopy, Duke Street, Leicester, LE16WB).
Entry to Open Studios (Free) is free.
The forecast for Open Studios (Free) is Overcast · 12°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Leather Conservation Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Open Studios (Free) can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
Open Studios at the Leather Conservation Centre in Leicester will offer guided tours of its studio space on 29 October 2026. The event is free but requires booking via Eventbrite, with ten spaces available per tour.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Join us on the last Thursday of every month for a guided tour of our studio Space.
Free to book on Eventbrite (10 spaces available for each tour)
Held on the last Thursday of each month from 14:00 -15:00.
Offering a behind-the-scenes look at our conservation studio, handling collection, and ongoing projects.
Led by members of our specialist team, the tours explore the history behind traditional leathercraft techniques, and preventive conservation practice, situating historic craft knowledge within contemporary contexts.
These tours provide an opportunity to learn more about how leather and skin materials are conserved, understood, and interpreted, with time for questions and discussion throughout.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Leather Conservation Centre. Searching near Canopy, Duke Street, Leicester, LE16WB; check-in Thursday, 29 October 2026.
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WhereLeather Conservation Centre
Canopy, Duke Street, Leicester, LE16WB
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Open Studios (Free)?
Open Studios (Free) takes place on Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 14:00.
Where is Open Studios (Free) taking place?
Open Studios (Free) is held at Leather Conservation Centre in Leicester (Canopy, Duke Street, Leicester, LE16WB).
How much are tickets for Open Studios (Free)?
Entry to Open Studios (Free) is free.
What will the weather be like at Open Studios (Free)?
The forecast for Open Studios (Free) is Overcast · 12°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near Open Studios (Free)?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Leather Conservation Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Open Studios (Free)?
Tickets for Open Studios (Free) can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Canopy, Duke Street, Leicester, LE16WB
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