Open days for students interested in our degree courses (18+).
There’s no better way to experience Leeds College of Music than by meeting us in person.
Find out how to book your place, what to expect on the day, directions and contact details below.
We have places available on the below open days:
Complete with course talks and lesson demonstrations, our Open Days allow you to meet our teaching staff and speak directly with our alumni and current students about the courses you’re interested in most.
Please note: Musical Theatre will be included in Open Days from September 2018.
9:30am – 3:00pm Campus and Accommodation Tours
Explore the facilities available to our students at our Quarry Hill campus and find out more about your accommodation options in the local area.
10:30am - 11:30am Welcome Talk
Principal Gerry Godley provides a brief overview of our course structure and the opportunities available to you on and off campus. Karen Joyce, Head of Student Services, will also give a brief overview of how to apply, fees, funding & accommodation.
11:30am - 12:30pm Course Talks & Demonstrations for Jazz, Classical, Folk and Production
Learn more about specific courses and take part in lesson demonstrations.
1:15pm - 2:15pm Course Talks & Demonstrations for Popular Music, Songwriting, Film Music and Business
Learn more about specific courses and take part in lesson demonstrations.
Please note that we will be running drop-in sessions throughout the day, so you will be able to talk to academic staff about courses if you’re unable to attend the session. Our admissions and student services advisers will also be available to answer any questions you have.
Campus Tours - Every 30 minutes
Take a guided tour around campus with student ambassadors.
Accommodation Tours - Every 20 minutes
Take a guided tour of our accommodation with student ambassadors.
On a map of Britain, Leeds is at the centre: 300 kilometres from London and almost the same distance from Edinburgh, standing midway between Hull in the east and Liverpool in the west.
Leeds has excellent links to the rest of the UK via the M1 and the A1. An hourly train service reaches London in two hours.
Our address is:
Leeds College of Music
3 Quarry Hill
Leeds
LS2 7PD
Enter the postcode LS9 8AH into your Satellite Navigation.
Leeds is located at the crossroads of the M62 and the M1, and just a few kilometres from the A1.
When entering the city, follow the brown road signs for ‘West Yorkshire Playhouse’ at Quarry Hill, just off the A64 York Road in the centre of Leeds – or you can follow the City Centre Loop signs.
Major attractions, including the West Yorkshire Playhouse, are identified on the Loop signs. The Conservatoire is at Loop Junction 12.
We do not have any on-campus car parking space. The nearest car parks are the Pay and Display at Quarry Hill and the NCP multi-storey car park on Harper Street near Leeds Kirkgate Market.
Open Day attendees can pick up discount vouchers for the NCP car park on the day from our Reception Team. We have agreed a reduced rate of £8 for 24 hours especially for these events.
Leeds College of Music is a 15 - 20 minute walk from Leeds Train Station.
You can check routes, prices and book online at www.nationalrail.co.uk
Journey times
Leeds College of Music is two minutes’ walk from Leeds Central Coach Station.
National Express and Megabus both run coach services to Leeds from locations across the UK.
Journey times
Leeds Bradford International Airport is roughly eight miles from Leeds city centre.
The airport bus 757 stops at Leeds Central Bus Station, which is a 2-minute walk from Leeds College of Music.
Journey times to Leeds Bradford Airport
A direct train service links Manchester Airport to Leeds Train Station and takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Journey times to Manchester Airport
If you have any questions our enquiries team will be happy to help. Contact us using our enquiry form, or get in touch on:
0113 222 3416 / hello@lcm.ac.uk
You will immediately receive an email confirmation from us after completing the booking form. If you don't receive an email, contact us at hello@lcm.ac.uk
You will also receive an email prior to the Open Day containing a timetable of events and useful information concerning discounted car parking, catering, how to find us and more.
Jurys Inn is a 10 minute walk from the conservatoire, have a look at their website for further information.
For details of alternative overnight accommodation, you can contact our Welfare Coordinator on 0113 222 3514.
Leeds College of Music is located in the heart of the city’s Quarry Hill Cultural Quarter. The centre of town is approximately a five-minute walk away.
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No. Once you arrive at registration, student ambassadors will assist you in arranging a campus and accommodation tour.
Yes – our Café Bar is open all day and serves a variety of great value food.
Yes – heads of faculty and tutors are on hand throughout the day to answer any questions you may have.
Make the most out of your Open Day...
Whether you’re itching to get through the door or feeling a little bit anxious, there’s no doubt that Open Days provide a crucial opportunity for you to experience your new place of study.
Here at Leeds College of Music there’s plenty to see and do on your Open Day, so we’ve created a handy checklist to help you make the most out of it!
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