Blog

Our city has so many stories to tell.

So many experiences to discover, and so many places to explore. Browse the blog to see useful tips, tricks, insights and highlights gathered by our passionate team of Leeds locals. Hidden gems, seasonal lists, fun facts, and awesome activities. Each one a new way to enjoy our home.

Leeds Craft Beer Bars

As a city, we have a real appetite for great beer, with a booming craft scene and a number of award-winning breweries on our doorstep (much to our delight). It should come as no surprise then that our craft beer bars are second to none. From local

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23 July 2020

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Leeds Corn Exchange - credit Carl Milner Photography for Leeds City Council

Independent Shopping

When it comes to retail, there are few places that can rival the offer in Leeds with all your favourite big names to be found. However, amongst the well-known giants sit an extensive range of unique and wonderful independent shops and vendors. Fro

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23 July 2020

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Bars Reopening in Leeds!

Leeds is home to some of the best bars in the UK and many of them are set to reopen their doors on the 4th July to serve you the best cocktails, craft beer and beverages that Leeds has to offer. While it may be different to what we are

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3 July 2020

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Lunch and Light Bites

Disclaimer – Please always remain safe, maintain social distancing, clean hands often and follow government advice. Please check venues for opening hours as many are operating reduced opening days and hours.

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11 June 2020

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Febuary Fun In Leeds

HAPPY HALF TERM Leeds Museums and Galleries are here to fill your half term with fun! Love is in the air at Lotherton as they celebrate the wonderful birds at their Wildlife World, visit the mischievous meerkats at Tropical World, a

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1 February 2020

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Family Fun Activities on Rainy Days

Max from Hoop shares his top 10 activities for keeping the kids entertained on a rainy day . The weather in the UK is known for its unpredictability. One day it’s blistering sunshine and the next it’s raining cats and dogs. When y

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14 January 2020

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Five Festive Shopping Hotspots

As one of the UK’s best shopping destinations with an unrivalled offer, Leeds is the perfect place to get all your Christmas purchases – from luxury brands to high street names, quirky independents to handmade markets we’ve got your Christma

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17 December 2019

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Ten shows to keep the children entertained this festive season

Leeds has a spectacular programme of dazzling performance on offer for all ages this Christmas. We’ve put together a list of shows aimed at children that the whole family will enjoy; with everything from musical theatre and traditional pantomime

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3 December 2019

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Five festive street food venues to enjoy this Christmas

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2 December 2019

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Five fantastic rooftop bars to enjoy this festive season

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1 December 2019

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