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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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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 Year in Sport 2022

We’re a city bursting with energy. Our sports teams compete at an international level, spreading the Leeds name to all four corners of the globe. From world-class rugby, cricket and football, to champion athletes. It

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13 April 2022

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Decorated Easter Eggs with Daffodil.

Your Family Friendly Guide to Easter in Leeds

Spring is here and the Easter activities are in full swing. We have compiled this handy guide of what’s happening in Leeds over the 2022 Easter holidays to keep the whole family entertained, whether you’re planning a day-trip, a weekend aw

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28 March 2022

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2022: A Year to Remember for Leeds

As we wave goodbye to 2021, it’s time to look forward to what’s to come… A year packed with thrills, experiences, events and excitement. Four seasons of fun, all uniquely Leeds. So here are our 22 picks for 2022, so you can get planning your

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10 January 2022

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Revealed: Christmas really is around every corner in Leeds this festive season

Santa has crashed in Leeds! While on a trip to seek out the good boys and girls of the North, Santa and his elves have crash landed on Merrion Gardens leaving parts of his sleigh across the city centre for families to recover in time for his fligh

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10 December 2021

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Seven Seasonal Markets To Find The Perfect Christmas Treat

This year, Leeds local Christmas markets have everything from the perfect Christmas gift for that special person to traditional German goodies. Instead of heading to the busy high street or scanning the internet, meet and speak to the artists and

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23 November 2021

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10 Festive Fine Dining Restaurants

As the foodie capital of the north, Leeds is home to an eclectic mix of restaurants, bars, cafes and street food venues serving tastes from around the world throughout the city. It’s no secret that one of the best things about the festive season

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10 November 2021

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Culture Seekers Unite: Leeds is The Go-To Destination to Get Your Culture Fix

Diversity, theatrics, performances, artistry, creativity and history. Leeds is a city brimming with culture around every corner that is waiting to be discovered. The cultural offering of our colourful city, that sits in the heart of the UK,

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1 November 2021

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Five Spectacular Shows This Winter

Leeds has many fantastic theatres and performance venues and is also home to Northern Ballet and Opera North, meaning there is never a shortage of spectacular shows. This winter season is no different! From the City Varieties Music Hall to the new

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28 October 2021

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