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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.

Danni’s Favourite Way to Spend the Day in Leeds!

Danni describes her favourite way to spend the day in Leeds… IF on Call Lane is the perfect spot for breakfast, serving local coffee from North Star Coffee Roasters and fantastic brunch

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6 August 2020

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Fine Dining

Our city has a whole menu of delicious dining experiences on offer including some of the finest restaurants in the country. For those who are celebrating or simply just indulging, here’s a look at some of Leeds’ best fine dining spots for an i

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25 July 2020

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Football’s coming home at Leeds’ many sports bars

The World Cup is on its way to Qatar this winter and Leeds’ wide variety of sports bars are gearing up for the occasion. No matter who you’ll be cheering on, you’ll be spoilt for choice with where to enjoy the drama and excitement unfold wit

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24 July 2020

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Leeds Self-Guided Architecture Tour

From award winning buildings to the intricately beautiful Victorian arcades, here in Leeds we have an array of fascinating architecture to keep you amused for the day. With a blend of old and new, the architectural styles and buildings are captiva

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24 July 2020

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Independent Bars in Leeds

Leeds is home to some of the best independent bars in the UK; drinking spots that have made the city a must-visit for boozy brunches, cocktail afternoons and dancing until dawn. Many venues unique to our great city are reopening with a socially di

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24 July 2020

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Paisley’s Weekend in Leeds

With a central location in the UK, Leeds is the ideal getaway for a long weekend. I recently spent a few days in this quintessential English city and quickly fell in love with all of its charms. Here is everything that you need to know about how t

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23 July 2020

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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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Travelling into Leeds

As restrictions continue to ease, you may be wondering what the best way of travelling into Leeds is. Although things are starting to get back to normal, to limit the spread of coronavirus, we ask that you please: • Consider walking

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11 June 2020

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