The Archive will be closed to the public on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th March.

12 September 2026 10:00am–4:00pm M&S Archive

Sparky Saturdays: The Science of Schoolwear

Back to school time – new school uniform needs to work as hard as you do! Discover how M&S puts schoolwear to the test, and design your own experiment to measure the strength and durability of our fabrics. 

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 12 September 2026
Time 10:00am–4:00pm
Location M&S Archive
Michael Marks Building
University of Leeds
LS2 9LP