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About the venue
Welcome to our bespoke Wine School home. Based at 41 The Calls, within the historic St Peter's Hall, you can find the permanent residence of Yorkshire Wine School.
Please note the access to the venue is down 4 steps and there is no accessible lift.
We are less than 5 minutes walk from the main city bus station and approx 10 mins to the train station.
Here we run most of our midweek evening classes, our WSET classes and other qualifications, as well as many of our collobarative/guest speaker events.
We can't wait to welcome you to our special YWS home!
How to get there
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
No. 1 St Peter's Hall, 41 The Calls
LS2 7EY
See map at bottom of page
Upcoming events
Thu 19
Mar
- 2026 -
Celebrate Chianti Classico!
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
Join us for a special one-off evening, in conjunction with the Consorzio for Chianti Classico, as we taste some very special Tuscan Sangiovese from one of Europe's oldest recognised wine areas. Reds to remind you of Florence, Siena and Pisa, Cheers!
£50.00
Sat 21
Mar
- 2026 -
Rioja vs Ribera
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
2:00pm
Head-to-head, our two fave titans of Spanish wine. It’s an afternoon to battle it out between Rioja and Ribera. Who will win? Probably you!
£85.00
Wed 01
Apr
- 2026 -
Easter Grower Champagne Tasting
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
Get ready for Easter in style with the blissful sound of corks popping as we unveil a full night of Champers! Highlighting artisan grower producers, find your new favourite fizz and celebrate Spring in style!
£70.00
Thu 02
Apr
- 2026 -
Chocolate and Wine Pairing
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
Just in time for Easter! Do you want to experience the delicious flavour of artisan bean to bar chocolate alongside 6 perfectly paired wines? 8 different chocolates to taste with a whole range of wines: time to upgrade your Easter egg action!
£50.00
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Wed 15
Apr
- 2026 -
Champagne Bruno Paillard Masterclass
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
A special chance to explore the incredible Champagnes of Bruno Paillard, a family-owned producer based in the heart of Reims. A modern and pioneering family, we will learn how they were the first to include the disgorgment date on the label.
£95.00
Thu 16
Apr
- 2026 -
Malbec World Day Tasting
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
Every 17th April we join the global celebration which is Malbec World Day; an occasion to be joyful and merry as our glasses overflow with many many wines all made from amazing Malbec! Join us for the fun...
£45.00
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Starts Sat 18
Apr
- 2026 -
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
10:00am
This comprehensive course provides a structured exploration of the world of wine and is suitable for wine industry professionals and wine enthusiasts. You do not have to first complete Level 1, you can start at Level 2 if desired.
£550.00
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Thu 23
Apr
- 2026 -
Introduction To Wine Tasting Evening
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
The launchpad to your wine tasting journey! Spend a couple of hours in the company of one of our qualified tutors practicing how to swirl, sniff and slurp your way around a glass of wine: learn to taste both whites and reds like a pro!
£40.00
Sun 26
Apr
- 2026 -
Certified Rioja Diploma Course
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
10:30am
An exciting new accredited course, a must-do for lovers of Spanish wine, a chance to dive deeper into the fascinating region of Rioja! Enjoy a superb range of wines, tasted in a classroom environment and complemented with e-learning resources. &...
£300.00
Starts Wed 29
Apr
- 2026 -
3-week Wonderful World of Wine Course: Rest of the World
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
Hop onboard and set sail for your very own introduction to the World of Wine! Over 3 weeks spent in the company of fellow wine lovers and our highly qualified presenters, you'll sniff, swirl and slurp your way through some of the greatest wine region...
£120.00
Tue 05
May
- 2026 -
Georgian National Wine Day
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
Friday 8th May is Georgia's National Wine Day, so why not join us for a run down of 8,000 years worth of winemaking expertise!? With their fascinating native grapes, and extraordinary winemaking techniques, it's time to discover Georgia's secrets!
£47.50
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Thu 07
May
- 2026 -
The Ultimate Cheese and Wine Evening
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
We love to pair wine and cheese! Join us for a taste through our greatest hits pairings-wise, featuring many different styles of wine and cheese. Fizz, Sweeties, Whites, Reds... We find a perfect cheesy partner to each and every one!
£50.00
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Sat 09
May
- 2026 -
An ABC’s Guide to California
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
2:00pm
Join Laura as she shares her wealth of knowledge, gleaned from her recent adventures with Captone California, on what you can enjoy in the California wine aisle apart from Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon.
£90.00
Sun 10
May
- 2026 -
Certified Bourgogne Diploma Course
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
10:30am
Explore one of the most mysterious and fascinating wine regions in the world in our newest accredited course! Enjoy a superb range of wines, tasted in a classroom environment alongside specially prepared resources supplied by the Vins de Bourgogne.&n...
£300.00
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Thu 14
May
- 2026 -
Fizz and Nibbles
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
A new format for all you fizzy fans... an evening of popping corks perfectly paired with delicious nibbles. Think Cremant de Bourgogne with Delice, South African MCC with Truffle Crisps, Lambrusco with Coppa de Palma! Fizz and a little snack: yum!
£55.00
Sat 16
May
- 2026 -
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
10:00am
The WSET L1 Award in Leeds is the ideal starting point for anybody new to wine or beginning a career in hospitality. It lays the foundation for understanding wine, giving you confidence and an introduction to different styles.
£250.00
Wed 27
May
- 2026 -
Where in the World
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
Everyone's favourite blind wine tasting is back! The concept is simple: 6 wines, all from the same country, all tasted blind. It's time to don your deerstalkers, follow the clues given by Laura, to figure out Where In The World these wines are from!
£45.00
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Starts Fri 29
May
- 2026 -
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines (Condensed Format)
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
10:30am
This in-depth condensed course it is intended as vocational training in advanced product knowledge for those employed in the drinks industry and is increasingly valued by enthusiasts looking to develop expertise, typically after completing Level...
£925.00
Wed 03
Jun
- 2026 -
#BackTo2016
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
We've hopped on the #2016 bandwagon and what better excuse to revisit this Bordeaux vintage? Hailed as a very successful year at the time, some now regard this as one of the finest. Let's see for ourselves!
£90.00
Starts Mon 15
Jun
- 2026 -
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Mondays
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
10:00am
This comprehensive course provides a structured exploration of the world of wine and is suitable for wine industry professionals and wine enthusiasts. You do not have to first complete Level 1, you can start at Level 2 if desired.
£550.00
Thu 18
Jun
- 2026 -
Spring White Wine and Cheese Pairing Evening
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
Celebrate the impending arrival of summer with a line up of truly delicous white wines paired with cheese. Lots of folk think of Port or big red wines as being the perfect partner to cheese. But we believe the best matches are usually with whites...
£45.00
Wed 24
Jun
- 2026 -
English Wine Week - Nation of Winemakers
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
English wine is making a name for itself the world over, with better wines being produced every year. This English Wine Week, why not discover the world-beating fizz, aromatic whites and supple reds of our native shores?
£50.00
Thu 25
Jun
- 2026 -
Elite Pub Snacks and Wine
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
Great ready for some crazy times at Wine School as we introduce one of our more bonkers formats: Pub Snacks paired with Wine! Think pork scratchings, sweet chilli crackers, Twiglets, pretzel bites & more... each one perfectly paired to a glass of...
£50.00
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Sat 01
Aug
- 2026 -
International Albariño Day Masterclass
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
2:00pm
Celebrate the grape variety that put Galicia on the map and brought Spanish white wine into the modern era with a tasting that shows the glory of Albariño!
£75.00
Starts Mon 14
Sep
- 2026 -
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines Mondays
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
10:00am
This comprehensive course provides a structured exploration of the world of wine and is suitable for wine industry professionals and wine enthusiasts. You do not have to first complete Level 1, you can start at Level 2 if desired.
£550.00
Thu 17
Sep
- 2026 -
The Ultimate Cheese and Wine Evening
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
We love to pair wine and cheese! Join us for a taste through our greatest hits pairings-wise, featuring many different styles of wine and cheese. Fizz, Sweeties, Whites, Reds... We find a perfect cheesy partner to each and every one!
£50.00
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Sun 20
Sep
- 2026 -
Capstone California: Level 1
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
10:30am
Get qualified in Californian wine! Level 1 covers major eras in the history of California wine, including the Mission era, post-Gold Rush, Prohibition and modern times - plus you get to taste at least 8 fantastic Californian wines.&nbs...
£155.00
Sun 27
Sep
- 2026 -
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
10:30am
The WSET L1 Award in Leeds is the ideal starting point for anybody new to wine or beginning a career in hospitality. It lays the foundation for understanding wine, giving you confidence and an introduction to different styles.
£250.00
Thu 01
Oct
- 2026 -
Introduction To Wine Tasting Evening
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
The launchpad to your wine tasting journey! Spend a couple of hours in the company of one of our qualified tutors practicing how to swirl, sniff and slurp your way around a glass of wine: learn to taste both whites and reds like a pro!
£40.00
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Sun 04
Oct
- 2026 -
Capstone California: Level 2
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
10:30am
Get qualified in Californian wine! Level 2 covers California wine history, key figures, geographical factors, and 7 grape varieties across 2 fascinating days.
£325.00
Starts Mon 05
Oct
- 2026 -
WSET Level 3 Award in Wines
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
10:00am
This in-depth intensive course is the WSET L3 Award in Wines, it is intended as vocational training in advanced product knowledge for those employed in the drinks industry and is increasingly valued by enthusiasts looking to develop their expert...
£925.00
Tue 06
Oct
- 2026 -
Orange Wine and Cheese Pairing Evening
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
It's International Orange Wine Day! So come discover the new trend with a long history - orange wine. The future's bright!
£55.00
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Wed 07
Oct
- 2026 -
Wine and Crisp Pairing Evening
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
As classic wine parings go, who hasn't enjoyed some crisps with their wine?
£45.00
Starts Tue 13
Oct
- 2026 -
3-week Wonderful World of Wine Course: Europe
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
Hop onboard and set sail for your very own introduction to the World of Wine! Over 3 weeks spent in the company of fellow wine lovers and our highly qualified presenters, you'll sniff, swirl and slurp your way through all of Europe's major wine regio...
£120.00
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Thu 15
Oct
- 2026 -
Charcuterie and Wine Pairing
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
Parma ham with Lambrusco, Rioja with Iberico Chorizo, Bardolino with Bresaola. So many delicious pairings of hand sliced charcuterie and wine: YUM! The flavours which go hand in hand with cured meat- smoke, spice- bring out the best in the wine too!
£50.00
Starts Wed 21
Oct
- 2026 -
Amazing Americas 4 week course
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
Set your wine sat-nav on course for an amazing adventure around the awesome Americas! We'll be hitting up both North and South as we hop from San Fransisco to Santiago, calling in at Portland and Sao Paulo. Four week non-stop new world wine adventure...
£160.00
Starts Sun 01
Nov
- 2026 -
WSET Level 2 Award in Wines - Sundays
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
10:30am
This comprehensive course provides a structured exploration of the world of wine and is suitable for wine industry professionals and wine enthusiasts. You do not have to first complete Level 1, you can start at Level 2 if desired.
£550.00
Tue 03
Nov
- 2026 -
The Ultimate Cheese and Wine Evening
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
We love to pair wine and cheese! Join us for a taste through our greatest hits pairings-wise, featuring many different styles of wine and cheese. Fizz, Sweeties, Whites, Reds... We find a perfect cheesy partner to each and every one!
£50.00
Sat 07
Nov
- 2026 -
Rioja vs Ribera
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
2:00pm
Head-to-head, our two fave titans of Spanish wine. It’s an afternoon to battle it out between Rioja and Ribera. Who will win? Probably you!
£85.00
Starts Thu 12
Nov
- 2026 -
3-week Wonderful World of Wine Course: Rest of the World
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
Hop onboard and set sail for your very own introduction to the World of Wine! Over 3 weeks spent in the company of fellow wine lovers and our highly qualified presenters, you'll sniff, swirl and slurp your way through some of the greatest wine region...
£120.00
Thu 12
Nov
- 2026 -
World of Wine Series: Australia and New Zealand
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
To start our World of Wine series we head down under to get to grips with wine down the Antipodean way... we've all heard about (and tried) Sauvignon Blanc from NZ and Shiraz and Chardonnay from Oz. But where are the hidden gems best found?
£40.00
Thu 19
Nov
- 2026 -
World of Wine Series: South America
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
Time to hit up some South American sunshine as we journey to the land of Malbec, Carmenere and Torrontes! With the dramatic Andes as our backdrop we'll enjoy settle in to an evening of tasting wines big and bold with fruit and spice- delicious!
£40.00
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Tue 24
Nov
- 2026 -
Red Wine and Cheese Pairing Evening
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
Ah! Red Wine and Cheese... one of life's great gastronomic pleasures! Come and indulge in one of the finest selections of farmhouse cheeses we can rustle up, matched perfectly to six delicious red wines. Winter is coming...
£47.50
Thu 26
Nov
- 2026 -
World of Wine Series: The USA and South Africa
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
A night of New World wonders! Both countries are plagued by reputations forged on big brands, selling uninspiring wines, on deep supermarket discounts. But not with us! We're showcasing the area's most unique and authentic wines for you to enjoy!
£40.00
Sat 28
Nov
- 2026 -
WSET Level 1 Award in Wines
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
10:00am
The WSET L1 Award in Leeds is the ideal starting point for anybody new to wine or beginning a career in hospitality. It lays the foundation for understanding wine, giving you confidence and an introduction to different styles.
£250.00
Thu 10
Dec
- 2026 -
Fine Port and Cheese Pairing Evening
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
Our annual Port extravaganza is back! A chance to revel in comparing everything from basic Ruby all the way up to a beautiful 35yo Vintage Port. Each wine comes matched with its perfect cheese companion for added deliciousness and indulgence!
£60.00
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Tue 15
Dec
- 2026 -
Fortified Wine and Cheese
St Peter's Hall, Leeds
7:00pm
The ultimate indulgence for a winter's night - 6 full-flavoured fortified wines paired with sumptuous cheese for the ultimate festive treat!
£55.00
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£250.00
£400.00
£675.00
An exciting new accredited course, a must-do for lovers of Spanish wine, a chance to dive deeper into the fascinating region of Rioja! Enjoy a superb range of wines, tasted in a classroom environment and complemented with e-learning resources. &...
Hop onboard and set sail for your very own introduction to the World of Wine! Over 3 weeks spent in the company of fellow wine lovers and our highly qualified presenters, you'll sniff, swirl and slurp your way through some of the greatest wine region...
Explore one of the most mysterious and fascinating wine regions in the world in our newest accredited course! Enjoy a superb range of wines, tasted in a classroom environment alongside specially prepared resources supplied by the Vins de Bourgogne.&n...
This in-depth condensed course it is intended as vocational training in advanced product knowledge for those employed in the drinks industry and is increasingly valued by enthusiasts looking to develop expertise, typically after completing Level...
Great ready for some crazy times at Wine School as we introduce one of our more bonkers formats: Pub Snacks paired with Wine! Think pork scratchings, sweet chilli crackers, Twiglets, pretzel bites & more... each one perfectly paired to a glass of...
Get qualified in Californian wine! Level 1 covers major eras in the history of California wine, including the Mission era, post-Gold Rush, Prohibition and modern times - plus you get to taste at least 8 fantastic Californian wines.&nbs...
This in-depth intensive course is the WSET L3 Award in Wines, it is intended as vocational training in advanced product knowledge for those employed in the drinks industry and is increasingly valued by enthusiasts looking to develop their expert...
Hop onboard and set sail for your very own introduction to the World of Wine! Over 3 weeks spent in the company of fellow wine lovers and our highly qualified presenters, you'll sniff, swirl and slurp your way through all of Europe's major wine regio...
Set your wine sat-nav on course for an amazing adventure around the awesome Americas! We'll be hitting up both North and South as we hop from San Fransisco to Santiago, calling in at Portland and Sao Paulo. Four week non-stop new world wine adventure...
Hop onboard and set sail for your very own introduction to the World of Wine! Over 3 weeks spent in the company of fellow wine lovers and our highly qualified presenters, you'll sniff, swirl and slurp your way through some of the greatest wine region...
