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Leeds German Christmas Market 2018 - credit Carl Milner Photography for Leeds City Council Cropped

CHRISTMAS CHEER AND FESTIVE FAMILY FUN ACROSS THE CITY, AS A MAGICAL LEEDS CHRISTMAS SWINGS INTO ACTION

With many eager to experience a Magical Leeds Christmas, the festivities in the city kicked off with the opening of the Christmas Markets (operated by the award winning company Market Place Europe), the return of Millennium Square’s popu

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24 November 2023

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New sculpture from Yinka Shonibare CBE RA to be unveiled as part of LEEDS 2023, creating a powerful legacy for the city in celebration of the life of David Oluwale

‘Hibiscus Rising’, a new sculpture by international artist Yinka Shonibare CBE RA, will be unveiled in Leeds on 25 November as part of LEEDS 2023, Year of Culture. Co-commissioned by The David Oluwale Memorial Association (DOMA) to honour the

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23 November 2023

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Feast on Festive Street Food Flavours with New Line-Up at Trinity Kitchen

Trinity Kitchen has announced its line-up of exciting new street food vendors taking over in the run-up to Christmas, where guests can indulge in fes

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20 November 2023

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Ambiente launches new Winter Menu

Ambiente Tapas and Tabanco by Ambiente, an independent tapas restaurant and sherry bar in Leeds (and other sites) has embraced the season with an exciting new winter menu. Ambiente Tapas is set to bring the heat on cold and chilly winter ni

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20 November 2023

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All Aboard as White Rose Unveils Wondrous ‘White Rose Express’ Christmas Decorations

White Rose Shopping Centre has unveiled its magnificent ‘White Rose Express’ Christmas scheme, with enchanting steam train-themed decorations de

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20 November 2023

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Raucous gig theatre show shares a different kind of Christmas story at Leeds Playhouse

‘Please sir, can I have the night off?’

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17 November 2023

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Magical Night at The Queens: LeedsBID to Illuminate Leeds with Spectacular Christmas Projection

Landmark Leeds building brought to life, with British actress Celia Imrie to voice over stunning new city centre animation

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16 November 2023

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IT’S PUNK’MAS! PIZZA PUNKS LAUNCH FESTIVE SPECIALS & PIZZA PARTY DEAL

The unlimited-topping, San Franciscan sourdough pizza brand, Pizza Punks has launched two brand new pizza specials in time for the festive season. Eat, drink and be punk this Christmas with the ultimate Punkm

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16 November 2023

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NEW RESTAURANT, GALLERIA, SET TO OPEN AT PROJECT HOUSE LATE 2023

Following the successful launch of the restaurant brand at city-wide pop-ups during the summer, Galleria will open the doors to its permanent home later this year at new cultural venue, Project House. Following the exciting launch

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14 November 2023

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Leeds goes Greek: Olive Tree Brasserie to launch next month

Bringing vibrant Greek food to Leeds city centre this, Winter.   The Olive Tree Brasserie arrives in Leeds this December, bringing their modern take on Greek cuisine to the city. The Leeds restaurant will be the

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13 November 2023

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