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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.

Happy New Year. credit Jill Wellington, Pexels

New Year’s Eve in Leeds

This New Year’s there is plenty for all to enjoy in Leeds. Here is a round up of some of the amazing events in the city this year to help you wave goodbye to 2023 and say hello to 2024!

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19 December 2023

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Kirkstall Abbey in the snow - Zagni Photography

Walks In A Winter Wonderland

There’s nothing quite like a bracing winter walk to blow away the cobwebs. Whether you’re wanting a stroll in the city or the countryside, you’ve got lots of choice in Leeds.

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23 November 2023

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Thors, Leeds Christmas - Carl Milner for Visit Leeds

A Wonderful West Yorkshire Christmas

Enjoy West Yorkshire this Christmas, there’s so much to explore! We’ve worked with Visit Bradford, Visit Calderdale and Experience Wakefield to compile a list of not-to-be-missed Christmas highlights from across the r

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8 November 2023

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Have a magical Christmas with a visit to see Santa

Dive into the magic of Christmas with a visit to see Santa 

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7 November 2023

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Historic Houses This Christmas

The season of joy at Historic Houses Leeds city centre is surrounded by beautiful historic houses, country estates and grand parks bursting with wildlife and natural beauty.

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3 November 2023

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The best spots to embrace Autumn in Leeds

Autumn has blown into Leeds and its time to swap those beer gardens and rooftop terraces for cosy pubs, roast dinners and strolls through crunchy leaves. It’s a great time of year to explore the city and find cosy spots to warm up and refuel aft

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26 October 2023

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A guide to Halloween in Leeds

Join the ghosts and ghouls of Leeds and prepare your coats, hats, scarves and gloves for some chilling events across the city.  Have a

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9 October 2023

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The most instagrammable spots in Leeds for Autumn

Leeds is the perfect city-break for Autumn, with a winning combination of parks and outdoor spaces plus lots of cosy coffee shops, pubs and restaurants. And that’s not to mention the jam-packed events programme including the UK’s biggest festi

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13 September 2023

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The best sunny hangout spots in Leeds – including parks, terraces, beer gardens and ice cream shops

The sunshine is finally here! We’ve worked with The Hoot to pull together a handy guide on some of the best ways to make the most of a heatwave in Leeds. The city and its suburbs are packed with natural beauty, but regard

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6 September 2023

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Leeds Film & TV

Overview Leeds has a rich film heritage and a thriving independent cinema scene. There are tons of interesting nuggets of history and culture at venues across the city.In October of 1888 it’s believed the first ever films were recorded

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25 August 2023

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