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A young man and woman are smiling at each other as they walk past a brightly coloured mural with letters that spell out Leeds.

New tourism campaign on-track to encourage train travel from Newcastle to Leeds.

Visit Leeds and TransPennine Express set to launch a joint campaign promoting Leeds as a city-break destination for people travelling from Newcastle.

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24 March 2025

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Walk for Wellbeing expands to Leeds and four more UK cities to champion wellbeing in hospitality

UK charity

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24 March 2025

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

Leeds Corn Exchange at the Heart of the Visitor Economy as Footfall Hits Record 670,000

Leeds Corn Exchange, one of Yorkshire’s most iconic architectural landmarks, is celebrating record footfall figures with 670,000 visitors to the transformed retail and leisure destination in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.8%, an

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21 March 2025

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A painting of Harewood House by JMW Turner

‘Austen and Turner: A Country House Encounter’ at Harewood House

Celebrating 250 years since their births, Harewood House brings together Jane Austen and JMW Turner to explore the social and cultural life of the British country house and commissions contemporary artist Lela Harris and poet Rommi Smith to respo

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20 March 2025

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SUNNY BANK MILLS ONES TO WATCH EXHIBITION IS BACK FOR ITS 12TH YEAR

One of Yorkshire’s most prestigious annual art exhibitions Ones To Watch returns for its 12th year at the Sunny Bank Mills Art Gallery in Farsley, between Leeds and Bradford. The exhibition is focused on talented emerging artists and make

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19 March 2025

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Musical love letter to a West Yorkshire town that rose from the flood waters comes to Leeds Playhouse

A new folk musical celebrating the hope, creativity, and strength of the Hebden Bridge community is being showcased in Leeds in April and May as part of a northern tour. The Flood, an exciting new show from AKA Theatre Company, will open at the St

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18 March 2025

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OPERA NORTH CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

“We are very grateful for the opportunity to see performances which normally would not be possible to do. The venue is amazing. Visiting has been very beneficial for mental health and dealing with some aspects of life afterwards.”

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17 March 2025

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a large building with colourful cartoon characters spray painted on the side

PLATFORM_ X Kid Acne Collab Brings Landmark Street Art to New 1.3m sq ft Sweetfields Neighbourhood in Leeds

Award-winning Build to Rent developer PLATFORM_ has collaborated with renowned international street artist 

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16 March 2025

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THE GLEE CLUB ANNOUNCES OPENING DATE FOR NEW LEEDS VENUE

The hotly anticipated Leeds launch date of comedy and entertainment venue The Glee has been revealed. The award-winning nightspot will open the doors to its new Albion Street venue on Friday 28th March with a weekend of incredi

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11 March 2025

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EXCITING NEW ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT MEDITERRANEAN TAPAS RESTAURANT TO OPEN AT THE MERRION CENTRE

The Merrion Centre is set to welcome a brand-new dining concept this Summer as La Fiesta plans to bring a unique, all-you-can-eat Mediterranean tapas offering to Leeds. A first for t

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7 March 2025

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