Stay at Roomzzz Leeds City West
Written by Danny Pugsley
Grande Studio Kitchen and Desk with Apple mac computer
Roomzzz is attempting a different offering to the identikit budget hotel, with its ‘aparthotel’ concept that has seen offerings spring up both here in Leeds and across the Pennines in Manchester, mixing the services of a hotel with the convenience...
Family day out at Temple Newsam
Written by Danny Pugsley
Temple Newsam house. Photo attribution: Rick Harrison
Temple Newsam is a stunning Tudor-Jacobean house, sometimes referred to as the ‘Hampton Court of the North’. The main house, which is a Grade I listed building, and is a three-storeyed block with long wings projecting outwards towards the grounds....
Review of the Leeds Malmaison hotel
Written by Danny Pugsley
One of the suites at the Malmaison Leeds hotel
Malmaison is a stylish, chic hotel located right in the centre of Leeds. Branded as a boutique hotel, it is ideally located in the City as a base to explore the main sights, business opportunities, shops, bars and restaurants that Leeds has to offer.
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Places to visit for culture in Leeds
Written by Louisa Parker
Henry Moore statue outside the Leeds city art gallery
The Leeds art scene is growing. As well as the two main art galleries on the Headrow there are several independent galleries and arts organisations which have developed over the last decade thanks to the hard work of artists and curators in the city....
Great local pubs with open fires in Leeds
Written by Carol Ferndale
The Calverley Arms with it’s great open fire
We have had a few people request a guide on cosy pubs in Leeds and come winter there’s nothing like snuggling up somewhere that is warm, friendly and welcoming, so it’s nice to find a pub where you can thaw out round a warm, cosy fireplace. So here...
Local guide of historic Kirkstall Abbey
Written by Danny Pugsley
View of the historic Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds. Photo attribution: Tom Carden
Set amidst beautiful parkland in a stunning riverside location on the banks of the River Aire in Leeds are the preserved ruins of Kirkstall Abbey – still at their original full height. Built between 1152-1160 by Cistercian...
An introduction to Holbeck Urban Village
Written by Rosie Driver
Outside of the Cross Keys Pub at Holbeck Urban Village. Photo attribution: Sarah Grice
A hidden gem in the southern quarter of Leeds is where you will find Holbeck Urban Village. Before the area was developed you would find a place reminiscent of the industrial revolution, exporting machinery and textiles...
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Recommended Leeds Hotels
- Jury's Inn – great riverside location.
- – near the Leeds train station.
- – great central location in Leeds.
- – stylish city centre hotel.
- – located within the Light.
- Roomzzz City - trendy city aparthotel.
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