What's Your 400?

🎨 Creative & Cultural “400 ofs”

• Visit 400 artworks across Leeds Art Gallery, street‑art spots, and public sculptures.
• Share 400 photos of Leeds – past vs present, favourite places, hidden corners.
• Write 400 words about what Leeds means to them (or 400‑word micro‑stories).
• Make a collage of 400 items (photos, memories, objects).
• Read 400 pages from authors connected to Leeds.

🌳 Green & Outdoorsy “400 ofs”

• Walk 400 minutes (just under 7 hours) around Leeds parks, trails, canal paths.
• Plant 400 seeds – collectively as neighbourhoods or schools.
• Spot 400 local wildlife sightings (birds, insects, trees).
• Collect 400 pieces of litter as a community clean‑up challenge.
• Cycle 400 km over the year (individually or as a combined community total).

🧡 Community, Kindness & Social Impact “400 ofs”

• Do 400 acts of kindness – across an organisation, street, or school.
• Donate 400 items to local food banks or charities (combined group effort).
• Send 400 thank‑you notes to community heroes, volunteers, NHS workers, etc.
• Log 400 volunteer hours between a group or workplace.

🏙️ Leeds‑Specific, Quirky & Fun “400 ofs”

• Discover 400 facts about Leeds (history, people, inventions, architecture).
• Visit 400 streets in the city (collectively—makes a fun “Leeds map challenge”).
• Try 400 new foods or drinks from Leeds cafés, bakeries, breweries, markets (shared total).
• Celebrate 400 Leeds businesses by highlighting indie shops over the year.
• Hear 400 stories

🏆 Light‑hearted Personal Challenges

Not literally 400, but themed around it:

• £4.00 challenges (find the best snack in Leeds for £4).
• 400‑second activities (6 minutes, 40 seconds—great for mini workouts or mindfulness).
• 400‑step mini‑walks starting from key landmarks across the city.

Take part, tell your story, tag us. Share your 400 challenge, project, or idea on social media and help us build a year-long celebration powered by the people of Leeds.

Use #WhatsYour400 and tag us so we can amplify your creativity.

Don't use social media? then email us your 400 challenge at leeds400@leeds.gov.uk.

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You can download your digital badge, digital and printable certificates here!