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

11 December 2027 10:00am–4:00pm M&S Archive

Sparky Saturdays: Be the Boss at Christmas!

It’s a busy time to be the boss! How will you run your store at Christmas? Take a look at how Store Managers managed in the past, then work out how to cope with extra products, thousands of customers and possibly some snow!

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