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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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In Leeds for the Rugby League? Here’s our top 7 things to do before you leave!

Visiting Leeds for the Rugby League International Double Header and needing some inspiration on what else to do in the city before you leave? Look no further! We have rounded up 7 of our must-do’s in Leeds! &

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21 July 2022

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What makes Leeds culture great? Find out what people from some of Leeds most beloved venues have to say.

Proud to be Leeds One thing Leeds prides itself on is its diversity. We’re a city where grand historic architecture sits alongside the latest sustainable living. Where unsigned bands play down the road

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24 May 2022

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Culture Around Every Corner: The Flipside

Like this? Try that. Leeds is a place that thrives on contrasts. We’re a city with a Victorian heart, moving to a 21st century beat. Nationally renowned opera and ballet on one street, the upcoming big unsigned indie ba

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9 May 2022

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Culture with a difference – discover smaller venues that help make Leeds’ so vibrant

So, you’ve heard that Leeds has been named as the UK’s

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28 April 2022

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William Dazeley as Don Alfonso, Helen Sherman as Dorabella, Gavan Ring as Guglielmo, Máire Flavin as Fiordiligi and Nicholas Watts as Ferrando in Così fan tutte 2016 © Tristram Kenton

Culture Around Every Corner: What makes Leeds’ culture unique?

What makes Leeds’ culture unique? Have you ever thought about what makes a city unique? With 70 UK cities to choose from for your next staycation, we know that it’s no easy decision to pick where you’re going to jet off to next.

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19 April 2022

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Leeds: A Modern Mecca for Food and Drink

Foodie capital of the North is quite the title. Especially given that the North is hardly short of cities with brilliant modern food scenes. In a league of its own, it’s no surprise that we’re talking about Leeds. Bursting with flavour, global deli

2 March 2022

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A selection of dishes, a glass of red wine and a glass of white wine at Bundobust

Top Vegan Restaurants in Leeds

With plant-based food becoming ever more popular and accessible, there’s never been a better time to try out vegan meals. As the Foodie Capital of the North, Leeds has got you covered. Whether you’re a vegan foodie or simply want t

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15 January 2022

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10 Unique Treasures You’ll Only Find In Leeds

Leeds is blessed with a wealth of museums, galleries and historic country house estates, covering everything from the history and culture of our city and region, through to weird and wonderful medical contraptions, classic and contemporary art, an

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7 July 2021

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Only In Leeds – 10 Unique Experiences You Won’t Find Anywhere Else

Leeds is a city filled with unique experiences. Across art and culture, food and drink and sport and retail, we’re well known for doing things a little differently. It’s an attitude that defines our city, and the people who make it tick.

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18 June 2021

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Leeds’ 5 Most Rated Beers Uncovered

There’s no disputing that Leeds has a serious reputation for beer. We’ve got a beer-y pedigree that stretches back to Joshua Tetley in 1822, through to the UK’s first craft beer bar, North Bar, which opened its doors in 1997 and began bringi

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15 June 2021

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