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There’s always something exciting on the horizon. New events and fresh festivals. Big name bookings and not-to-miss tours. Unique attractions and inspiring destinations. Sporting celebrations and historical curiosities. You’ll find it all here, with news and updates from across our ever-moving city. All the developments and discoveries you need to plan a visit that takes the path less travelled.

First ever water dinosaur set to make a splash in Leeds

The first full size animatronic dinosaur to be installed in a UK canal is set to make a splash in Leeds this summer.   A 14.5m long roaring Spinosaurus – about the length of a bus – will be inhabiting the dock at Granary W

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8 July 2022

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Edgy New Independent Restaurant ‘Cult Wing’ Set to Open at Merrion Centre Leeds

There’s a new hospitality player coming to Leeds and it promises to bring bored taste palates to life. Casual dining dive “Cult Wing” is the latest addition to the join the buzzing, independent restaurant scene at Leeds’ Merrion Ce

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28 June 2022

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Dinosaurs will rule Leeds again after multi-million success

Dinosaurs will be back in Leeds this summer after last year’s trail featuring moving life-size beasts saw more than 300,000 people visit the city centre. Leeds Jurassic Trail added a whopping £2.07million to the Leeds economy in just sev

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27 June 2022

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A Musical Tale for our Times to Tour across the North

A MUSICAL TALE FOR OUR TIMES TO TOUR ACROSS THE NORTH A new show which celebrates music from around the world through the timeless story of Orpheus and Eurydice will be touring the north of England this month as Opera Nor

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21 June 2022

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Harewood Celebrates a Week of Craft this Summer with Craft Festival and Radical Acts Symposium

HAREWOOD CELEBRATES A WEEK OF CRAFT THIS SUMMER WITH CRAFT FESTIVAL AND RADICAL ACTS SYMPOSIUM In direct response to Harewood’s 2022 exhibition Radical Acts: Why Craft Matters, Harewood will be hosting a week of craft thi

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21 June 2022

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Rudy’s Pizza Chapel Allerton Will Open This July Bringing 5,000 Free Neapolitan Pizzas To The People

Rudy’s Neapolitan Pizza will open their doors this July bringing 5,000 free authentic Neapolitan pizzas to the people of North Leeds.

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9 June 2022

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Owl has spread its wings as new riverside location opens

Having first opened its doors in November 2019 and following a stint in its iconic Leeds Kirkgate market home, Owl has spread its wings and moved to its new nest and forever home. The restaurant now resides at Lockside, a stunning picturesque loca

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27 May 2022

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Opera North set to welcome diners to brand-new restaurant, Kino

Exciting times are on the horizon for Opera North this summer, as the company announces an opening date for its much anticipated new restaurant, Kino.   Located on New Briggate in the historic, newly renovated G

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27 May 2022

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Natasha Gordon’s NINE NIGHT to open at Leeds Playhouse as part of Jamaica Society Leeds OUT OF MANY FESTIVAL

This autumn, Leeds Playhouse is proud to present Natasha Gordon’s critically acclaimed debut play NINE NIGHT in co

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25 May 2022

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MEAT:STACK celebrate their Leeds opening with free meals!

MEAT:STACK celebrate their Leeds opening with free meals! Cult indie cheeseburger joint MEAT:STACK is officially opening in Leeds on Friday 10th June and are giving away free meals to the first 100 customers fr

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23 May 2022

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