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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.

10 Unique Treasures You’ll Only Find In Leeds

Leeds is blessed with a wealth of museums, galleries and historic country house estates, covering everything from the history and culture of our city and region, through to weird and wonderful medical contraptions, classic and contemporary art, an

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7 July 2021

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Only In Leeds – 10 Unique Experiences You Won’t Find Anywhere Else

Leeds is a city filled with unique experiences. Across art and culture, food and drink and sport and retail, we’re well known for doing things a little differently. It’s an attitude that defines our city, and the people who make it tick.

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18 June 2021

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Leeds’ 5 Most Rated Beers Uncovered

There’s no disputing that Leeds has a serious reputation for beer. We’ve got a beer-y pedigree that stretches back to Joshua Tetley in 1822, through to the UK’s first craft beer bar, North Bar, which opened its doors in 1997 and began bringi

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15 June 2021

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Top 10 Leeds’ Best Loved Beer Spots – They’re Not What You Think

Leeds is a city renowned for beer, from arguably the nation’s oldest craft beer bar, North Bar, to a host of brewery tap rooms that bring aficionados flocking from far and wi

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14 June 2021

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Your Break in Leeds Starts Here

Whether you’re visiting for a weekend, planning a longer trip or just enjoying a day in Leeds, you’ve got to get here first. So, unless you’re lucky enough to live here already, that means jumping aboard a tra

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3 June 2021

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Leeds West Indian Carnival Performers - credit Maria Spadafora

Celebrate Culture in Leeds

With over 169 different nationalities calling Leeds home, it’s no secret that the city is one of the most diverse cities in the UK[1]. As the host of a variety of events ranging from delicious food

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20 May 2021

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20 Indie Leeds Shops that Fly Under the Retail Radar

Leeds’ thriving indie retail scene has always been a big part of city life, (we love our indies in Leeds) but many of the best shops out there fly

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4 May 2021

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A man playing golf on a sunny day at Temple Newsam Golf Club

Golf in Leeds – A Brief History and Some of the Best Courses to Visit

Ryan from Howley Hall Golf Club tells us what ‘putts’ Leeds golf on the map… Those of you that have grown up playing your golf in Leeds will be more than familiar with the rich heritage it possesses. Since moving to the area,

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23 April 2021

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Leeds most instagrammable spots for Autumn

Whether you’re heading out to snag the perfect selfie, or to line up that beautifully proportioned landscape shot there are some truly stunning locations in Leeds to bag a snap of for the ‘gram. It’s a great excuse to get out there, get some ex

12 April 2021

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Walking in a Winter Wonderland

Leeds is full of opportunities for a festive stroll or a bracing winter walk, in the city or the countryside.

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26 November 2020

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