The Tetley

The Tetley is a contemporary art venue in a former brewery building filled with art deco details visible throughout its interior spaces. Original architectural features have been preserved to frame the changing exhibitions and artistic programs hosted here.

The building served as Tetley Brewery headquarters until 2011, when beer production stopped and the site became an arts center by 2013. This conversion saved an industrial structure and gave it new purpose as a cultural venue.

Artists here engage with Leeds' industrial past, creating work that connects traditional manufacturing to today's creative practices. The exhibitions show how local heritage and modern art can speak to each other.

The space spreads across multiple floors connected by staircases, with separate areas for exhibitions and workshops. This layout makes it easy to move between different programs and displays while having room to explore at your own pace.

The original boardroom with its wood paneling and period furnishings from the brewery era remains intact and serves as an exhibition space. This unusual pairing of historic interiors with contemporary art creates a distinctive experience for visitors.

Location: Leeds

Inception: 2013

Address: Hunslet Road, Leeds, LS10 1JQ

Website: http://thetetley.org

GPS coordinates: 53.79209,-1.53975

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:54