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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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The best spots to celebrate 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 2024 and say hello to 2025!  

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19 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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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 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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An exploration of Leeds’ Fiercely Underground Music Scene

Leeds loves music. It’s travelling through open fields, beating against indoor walls, and bursting through the tips of our fingers. We’re talking about renowned festivals, unique venues, phenomenal talent, and you

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25 October 2024

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Rugby in Leeds Field Guide

Rugby in Leeds offers a truly unique experience. Proudly home to Leeds Rhinos, a prominent team in the Sup

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23 October 2024

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A guide to Halloween in Leeds

It’s happening; the nights are getting longer, the clothes are getting chunkier and the weather is creeping into its darker seasons. Christmas is just around the corner… but not yet! We have Halloween bringing

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17 October 2024

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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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20 September 2024

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The Best Bottomless Brunches in Leeds

A day started off with bottomless brunch is always a good day, so we’ve rounded up all the best bottomless brunch spots Leeds has to offer! Whether you’re a foodie or you just love a cocktail (or two!), you’re bound to find something that’s r

24 July 2024

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