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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.

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Main Character Energy: A 24 hour Itinerary for “The Bookish Type”

Visit Leeds have worked with creative writing students at Leeds Arts University to create blogs based on their interests and insights into the city, to come up with handy guides and insi

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6 March 2025

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A night out with a difference – an Insider’s Guide to Leeds’ Games Bars

Visit Leeds have worked with creative writing students at Leeds Arts University to create blogs based on their interests and insights into the city, to come up with handy

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26 February 2025

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West Yorkshire on Screen: Discover Iconic Filming Locations

A Collaboration Post with West Yorkshire LVEP Step into the world of #StarringGREATBritain and uncover the cinematic charm of West Yorkshire! With

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26 February 2025

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Leeds lives up to its reputation as ‘Foodie Capital of the North’

There are many ‘food cities’ across the UK and around the world, famed for their attitude to dining, drinking, and creating. And Leeds is up there with the best of them. As the unofficial foodie of the North, our city is bursting with award-wi

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20 February 2025

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12 February 2025

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Not to miss music and gigs in Leeds this February.

When it comes to awesome gigs and live music on offer in Leeds, fend off the FOMO this February by checking out these not to be missed events from across Leeds venues. So, take a look, get your tickets booked and

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16 January 2025

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Ten things to do in Leeds for your 2025 tick list 

If you’re looking for some New Year’s inspiration to get 2025 off to a brilliant start, look no further. For Visit Leeds it’s less ‘new year, new you’ and more – ‘new year, new things to do!’ So here

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20 December 2024

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Enjoy Christmas in Leeds For Less

Enjoy Christmas in Leeds for less Leeds is a city that comes alive during Christmas, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend a fortune to enjoy it! From markets to museums, festive shows to winter walks, find out some of

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26 November 2024

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Make Spirits Bright this Christmas with a visit to see Santa

Have a magical Christmas this year by meeting Santa. It isn’t a proper Christmas without seeing the main man. Although he is hard at work getting ready for Christmas this year with help from Mrs Claus and the elves, he’

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1 November 2024

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Lights, camera, action! Highlights from this year’s Leeds Film Festival 2024.

Lights, camera, action! Highlights from this year’s Leeds Film Festival 2024 From 1 to 17 November Leeds International Film Festival returns to the city for it’s 37th year. One of the UK’s best-loved film festivals, it pres

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30 October 2024

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