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MathsCity Leeds @mathscityleeds.bsky.social · Aug 25

To celebrate our move to the Canal Wharf centre this Autumn we are offering 50% off of tickets for the final day in our current Leeds Trinity site!

Just go through the online booking process as normal for any slot on 31/08/25 and the discount will be applied automatically...

mathscity.co.uk

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MathsCity Leeds @mathscityleeds.bsky.social · Aug 19

Big news!!! After almost 4 years in our inaugural centre, MathsCity Leeds will be moving to a new, larger location on Canal Wharf this Autumn!

We can’t wait to welcome you all to the next step in MathsCity’s journey. Keep an eye on our social media, website, and mailing list for updates…

#maths

MathsCity Leeds @mathscityleeds.bsky.social · Aug 16

Earlier this summer we took our pyramid puzzles to the pyramid stage!

Joining the Science Futures field of this year's Glastonbury music festival the team tested out festivalgoers’ brains using EEG brain scanning technology against some of our trickiest geometric puzzles!

#Glastonbury2025 #puzzles

MathsCity Leeds @mathscityleeds.bsky.social · Aug 9

Our very own Hatter has been exploring, discovering, and solving at MathsCity for our summer of Wonderland fun!

Visit any day up until 31st August to try out our extra Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland themed puzzles…

Book now: mathscity.co.uk

#MathsCity #maths #STEM #FamilyFun #WonderLandLeeds

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MathsCity Leeds @mathscityleeds.bsky.social · Jul 16

Curiouser and Curiouser… Only a week to go until the start of our summer holidays “The Mathematics of Wonderland” themed activities!

Jump down the rabbit hole and book now to explore Leeds’ very own mathematical wonderland!

#WonderlandLeeds #FamilyFun #MathsCity #STEM #maths

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MathsCity Leeds @mathscityleeds.bsky.social · Jul 2

This Summer let your curiosity run wild as LeedsBID and Welcome to Leeds take over Leeds City Centre with a whole host of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland themed goodness…

To join in the fun, MathsCity Leeds will be running themed activities from 23 Jul to 31 Aug! Don't be late...

#MathsCity

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MathsCity Leeds @mathscityleeds.bsky.social · Jun 18

We had a great time showing off some of our favourite puzzles at Burmantofts Communities Festival last Saturday!

#MathsCity #MathsWorldUK #Leeds #STEM #maths

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MathsCity Leeds @mathscityleeds.bsky.social · May 29

Alongside our new exhibits and curve stitching activity, this half term visitors have been busy constructing their very own @polydronuk creations! Which is your favourite...?

1. Rhombicosidodecahedron
2. Dodecahedral Hot Air Balloon
3. Snub Cube Fort
4. Skyscraper
5. Double Turreted House

#maths

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MathsCity Leeds @mathscityleeds.bsky.social · May 21

We’re celebrating National Numeracy Day in style with the installation of new exhibits in our Code Breaking and Our Chaotic Earth collections!

Be the first to see them this May half term alongside our curve stitching activities!

#NationalNumeracyDay

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MathsCity Leeds @mathscityleeds.bsky.social · May 17

Did you know that it is possible to stitch a parabolic curve out of wool or string? Try it out at MathsCity Leeds this May half term using Mary Boole’s pioneering technique!

Book now at: mathscity.digitickets.co.uk/tickets

#CurvesAndCodes #MathsCityLeeds #MaryBoole #WomeninSTEM #WomenInMaths

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MathsCity Leeds @mathscityleeds.bsky.social · May 12

Happy International Women in Mathematics Day! This entire month we will be celebrating the work of the legendary mathematician behind our ICONIC parabolic arches… Can you tell us who it is?

Book between May 24 and June 1 to try out stitching these curves for yourself!

#May12 #May12WIM #WomenInSTEM

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MathsCity Leeds @mathscityleeds.bsky.social · May 2

Looking for the perfect mathematical school trip for the summer term? Look no further than MathsCity Leeds, the home of hands-on maths!

For more information on school visits see: mathscity.co.uk/schools/

#MathsCity #MathsWorldUK #Yorkshire #maths #STEM #SchoolTrips #Leeds

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MathsCity Leeds @mathscityleeds.bsky.social · Apr 23

Check out this rhombicosidodecahedron created by our staff with an XL Polydron Geodome!

Create your own geometric shapes with our original Polydron and frameworks pieces within the centre or bring home your own from our new Polydron range in store!

#rhombicosidodecahedron #MathsCity #STEM

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MathsCity Leeds @mathscityleeds.bsky.social · Apr 7

We recently had an inspiring visit from students in the University of Leeds' Fluid Dynamics CDT, focusing on professional development in outreach!

We explored everything from bubbles and atmospheric turbulence to water systems and gravity waves!

#MathsCity #FluidDynamics #Leeds #STEM #maths

MathsCity Leeds @mathscityleeds.bsky.social · Apr 1

Take part in MathsCity’s egg-citing extra activities this Easter holiday! 🐣

Open every day 10:00 - 17:00 between the 5th and 20th of April, with a range of egg-cellent activities from egg decoration marbling to our very own egg hunt with a range of prizes to be won!

Book now: mathscity.co.uk

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James Grime @handle.invalid · Mar 26

I loved this video by Mr P ICT exploring just some of the exhibits at @mathscityleeds.bsky.social

Visit MathsCity Leeds to explore, discover and solve!
vimeo.com/1068074096/3...

Can’t Join the Live Webinar? Here’s Your World Maths Day Lesson + Support Pack!

If your class can’t attend the live webinars, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered! Join this special, fun-filled lesson presented by Mr P…

vimeo.com

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MathsCity Leeds @mathscityleeds.bsky.social · Mar 27

If you took part in yesterday’s World Maths Day lesson you would have seen Mr P ICT exploring our centre and showing how “Maths is Everywhere”!

Want to try out our exhibits for yourself? Book now at: mathscity.digitickets.co.uk/tickets

Mr P ICT standing in front of MathsCity's welcome sign.

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MathsCity Leeds @mathscityleeds.bsky.social · Mar 24

💛 We’re so excited to be a finalist in the Best Indoor Fun for Older Children Category at the Yorkshire Tots to Teens Awards! Thank you to everyone who nominated us—now we need your vote to win! 🎉 Voting is open until March 30. Vote here 👉 t2m.io/yorkshire-to...

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MathsCity Leeds @mathscityleeds.bsky.social · Mar 14

Happy International Day of Mathematics! 🎉

Today, staff at MathsCity 3D printed an aperiodic monotile cookie cutter from the resources on the International Day of Mathematics website to make these tasty non-repeating snacks! 🍪

#maths #IDM2025 #PiDay #Leeds #Yorkshire #STEM

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MathsCity Leeds @mathscityleeds.bsky.social · Mar 12

A massive thanks to Keisha and Andi for running their "A Skirt In Suspense" activity over February half term!

It was inspiring seeing everyone's skirt designs, from rigid hemispheres to a web of modular triangles 📐

#ASkirtInSuspense #MathsCity #Leeds #maths #STEM #Yorkshire

MathsCity Leeds @mathscityleeds.bsky.social · Mar 10

Check out these amazing photos from our "Mind Games: Your Brain on Puzzles" EEG brain scanning collaboration with the University of Leeds' School of Psychology this February half-term.

Visitors discovered the secrets behind mathematical thought and explored the graph theory of neural networks!

MathsCity Leeds @mathscityleeds.bsky.social · Feb 12

How would you go about creating a gigantic skirt?

Join our drop-in workshop led by Keisha Thompson any time between 10:00 and 17:00 on Friday 21st February to explore the creative mathematics behind such a construction!

Book now at: mathscity.digitickets.co.uk/tickets

Photo Credit: MAKO

MathsCity Leeds @mathscityleeds.bsky.social · Feb 5

Do you sometimes wonder what is happening inside your brain as you're solving puzzles?

If so, book a ticket to MathsCity between the 18th and 20th of February for a day of neuroscience filled fun!

mathscity.digitickets.co.uk/tickets

#neuroscience #maths #psychology #EEG #YourBrainOnPuzzles

Mind Games: Your Brain on Puzzles. 18th - 20th of February. Have you ever wondered what’s happening inside your brain whilst solving mathematical puzzles? Join us all day for a deep dive into neural networks...
Between 15:00 and 17:00 each day we will be joined by volunteers from the University of Leeds’ School of Psychology to conduct real time EEG brain scanning on visitors whilst solving some of MathsCity’s trickiest puzzles!

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MathsCity Leeds @mathscityleeds.bsky.social · Jan 30

February is almost upon us here at MathsCity and we are busy getting ready for a half term that is jam packed with activities! We’re open from 10:00 – 17:00 everyday between the 15th and 23rd of February with 4 different activities throughout the week!

#Leeds #Yorkshire #maths #MathsCity #crafts

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MathsCity Leeds @mathscityleeds.bsky.social · Jan 23

Explore the effects of waves on different densities of fluid with our new "Internal Waves" exhibit!

These waves, otherwise known as gravity waves, can be found all around Our Chaotic Earth, from the layers of our oceans to in-between atmospheric strata.

#FluidDynamics #maths

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