If your group is less than 12 people, there is no need to pre-book your visit. We regret that we are unable to accept bookings for groups of more than 50 people.

We recommend allowing an hour for your group visit to the Archive, to give your members enough time to explore the exhibition in full.

We don’t provide refreshments for group visits. There’s a nearby Caffe Nero in one of the neighbouring university buildings, only a minute’s walk from the Archive – it is usually open at the same time as the M&S Archive during the week.

If you’ve been part of a group visit to the M&S Archive in the past, your visit may have included a short talk and refreshments. Due to overwhelming demand, we’ve had to change our offer – group visits no longer include a talk or refreshments.

Although our exhibition packs in a lot of fascinating content, it’s a small, self-contained space that is easy to navigate, with seating and level access throughout.

Large text exhibition guides are available for anyone who finds it difficult to read our exhibition captions.

Both the Archive and Kirkgate Market are fully wheelchair accessible with level access and seating throughout, accessible toilet and baby change. Assistance dogs are very welcome. For more accessibility details please see our Plan Your Visit page.

Your coach driver can drop your group off right outside the Archive, and then return to collect you at the end of your visit.

Alternatively, you can request (advance booking only) for your coach to park at the Archive for the duration of your visit (sat nav LS2 9LP). A £10 University of Leeds parking charge applies, payable in cash at Archive reception.

There are two Blue Badge car parking spaces outside the Archive, but no other car parking is available on site. For more information about nearby car parking please see our Plan Your Visit page.

If your group has arranged on-site coach parking for the duration of their visit, you are welcome to come into the Archive to look around and use the facilities. If your group is also visiting Kirkgate Market as part of their time in Leeds, the Market offers a food voucher for drivers, available from the Market Information Centre.

Great news! Group visits are free, unless you want to book coach parking at the Archive, in which case there is a £10 University of Leeds parking charge.

We welcome advance group bookings as part of our ‘Sparky Saturdays’ public events that run on the second Saturday of every month. Your group will be welcome to join other visitors for free refreshments, a hands-on activity and to explore the exhibition. To book, or if you have any questions about arranging a group visit, please get in touch.