Places to visit and eat in Horsforth
Written by Philip Tarry
Locals relaxing in Hall Park in Horsforth.
Head out of the city centre along the A65 Kirkstall Road for about 15 minutes and you’ll arrive at Horsforth. You’ll know once you’re there: the road begins to narrow and you’re suddenly amongst bustling local shops and businesses, interspersed with...
Take the family on a trip to Roundhay Park
Written by Carol Ferndale
Canal gardens around Roundhay Park
With hundreds of acres of rolling parkland where you can roam in fairytale woods, stroll round lakes graced by elegant swans, view formal and themed gardens, and experience the wonders of Tropical World, Roundhay Park has just about everything you need for a fun family...
Take a day trip to beautiful Bramley
Written by James Lester
Photo of Bramley Park. Photo attribution: Jo Hennessey
Bramley is a great little suburb situated in West Leeds between Pudsey, Armley and Kirkstall. Nestled amongst these other suburbs, Bramley is within a short distance of great attractions like Kirkstall Abbey and walks along Leeds and Liverpool Canal...
Romantic Leeds restaurants for Valentine’s Day
Written by May Shepherd
Inside Kendalls Bistro restaurant in Leeds
It doesn’t seem too long since we were celebrating Christmas and New Year but Valentine’s Day is quickly coming up and the traditional way to celebrate is with a romantic dinner date. Whatever your tastes you can find the perfect restaurant in Leeds to...
Walks on the Leeds and Liverpool canal
Written by Danny Pugsley
Canal boats on the Leeds and Liverpool canal. Photo attribution: Reinhold Behringer
Whilst Leeds has plenty to offer in terms of a modern, vibrant and lively city one of its attractions is that within a short distance there is plenty on offer to help in this regard. Although running continues to be...
Best places for a good curry in Leeds
Written by Danny Pugsley
Akbar’s Indian restaurant on Eastgate. Photo attribution: Julie Faye
Whilst neighbouring Bradford and Manchester are often lauded as being destinations all curry connoisseurs should head for, it shouldn’t be forgotten that here in Leeds there is both a varied and excellent number of Indian restaurants...
Places for pampering days in Leeds
Written by May Shepherd
Pool area at the Waterfall Spa at Brewery Wharf.
There are plenty of locations to visit in Leeds when you need to take some time out from all the shopping or sightseeing for some pampering. Whether you need to take time out of your day for just five minutes or you require a full day of rest and relaxation...
Local guide to Leeds Hyde Park
Written by Marianne Rizkallah
Looking on to Woodhouse Moor. Photo attribution: mackius
Hyde Park may be one of the key student suburbs in Leeds but it’s such a hive of musical and social activity that many a local will also choose to pitch camp. It’s not always for quiet folk, and is less family-orientated than other Leeds suburbs,...
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