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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.

Picture of a crowd inside a concert hall watching a music gig with stage lights on and musicians on the stage during Leeds Festival

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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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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Two glasses of pink cocktails held up infront of purple flowers.

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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The Best Cocktails In Leeds

If you want to mix it up with a cocktail or two then Leeds has an eclectic choice. Head to one of Leeds’ rooftop bars to pair spectacular views with lovingly made creations. For sophisticated glamour, try 

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27 June 2024

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Where to watch UEFA EURO 2024 in Leeds?

If you want to know where to watch the Euros in Leeds – we’ve got you covered! OUTDOOR

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10 June 2024

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An interior view of the iconic Leeds Corn Exchange - a domed roof and colourful shop front entrances.

The Top 7 Things To Do in Leeds

Leeds is a city with so much to offer it’s hard to know where to start! Here at Visit Leeds we’ve come up with what we think are the Top 7 not to be missed places in the centre of Leeds. Although this is just the tip of the iceberg, we reckon

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15 May 2024

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10 things you can only find in Leeds

Leeds is a city with personality. We’re a city full of surprises, with hidden gems and ‘one-of-a-kind’s around every corner. Looking for what makes our city unique? You’ll find it in our vibrant and diverse culture and in th

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1 May 2024

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Live at Leeds in the Park - credit Sarah Oglesby Creative

Why Leeds is the best city to visit this summer for live music, gigs and festivals

We’ve teamed up with The Hoot to bring you all the best music festivals, homecoming gigs and performances you’ll struggle to find anywhere else this summer. Leeds has becom

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26 April 2024

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Image of crowd celebrating at Leeds Pride parade.

Everything you need to know about the best events and festivals coming to Leeds this year

(IMAGE: Leeds Pride 2023 – Karl Spencer) Film, festivals, comedy, art, music, food, beer – and everything in between. We’ve teamed up with our friends over at The Hoot

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3 April 2024

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