The Archive will be closed from Monday 14 December, re-opening on Thursday 7 January.

8 May 2027 10:00am–4:00pm M&S Archive

Sparky Saturdays: Ready Meal Design Challenge

Think outside the box to create a new convenience food idea, taking inspiration from the M&S archive and the famous foods that defined each decade.

Design enticing packaging for your imaginary meal that’s easy to reuse and recycle!

Bring the whole family to explore our exhibition and enjoy a cuppa.

You can also browse our dressing-up rails, try the Percy Trail and go shopping in the Penny Bazaar.

Free light refreshments included, or bring a packed lunch and use our indoor picnic space.

Have a look at our Family Visits page to find out more about getting here and what to expect.

Booking details: No need to book, just drop in – it’s all free!

Event details

Date 8 May 2027
Time 10:00am–4:00pm
Location M&S Archive
Michael Marks Building
University of Leeds
LS2 9LP