Things to do in Leeds

Leeds has more to offer than just the nightlife and shopping, there are tons of things to do for locals and visitors to the city. Walk or cycle along the Leeds and Liverpool canal, have a picnic to Kirkstall Abbey, pamper yourself at a spa or play golf at one of the many courses.

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Things to do on Leeds Millennium Square

Written by Carol Ferndale

Millennium Square in Leeds has to be one of the loveliest city squares in the UK, overlooked not just by some fine civic buildings but also by some cracking nightspots and good eateries as well. I reckon you could happily spend a week on the square and never be bored. So what has Millennium Square got?...

Ideas for a family fun Christmas in Leeds

Written by Rosie Driver

Buy a Christmas tree at Stockeld Park near Wetherby. The nights are getting darker and colder and, as the clocks have gone back, there is no denying the fact that winter is upon us. Although the north will probably have another winter full of snow, there is lots to do other than dodge the ice and wait...

Free money-saving things to do in Leeds

Written by Darren Cronian

Photo attribution: Trickys You don’t have to spend a fortune when you arrive in Leeds, which is good to know if you are bringing the family along. Leeds has a lot to offer for those who are money-conscious, and today I want to highlight my favourite things to do in Leeds that are free, and are...

Written by Carol Ferndale

Whether it’s the latest box office blockbuster, an oldie that has acquired cult status, or some unusual art-house offering, there’s nothing like loading yourself up with popcorn to enjoy a good night at the movies, and in Leeds you have the choice of fascinating old single-screen picture palaces...

Written by Darren Cronian

Leeds is the perfect city for a short break this summer and, while I know it sounds like a cliché, the city does have something to offer everyone. What I love about the city centre is that everything you need is so close together, and, if you are the adventurous type, you are only twenty minutes from...

Written by Carol Ferndale

The Black Prince statue in Leeds City Square You won’t believe those ridiculous tales about it being “grim up north” when you see Leeds with its pavement cafés and its glittering arcades. Leeds has all the shops, boutiques, clubs, bars, restaurants and entertainment you could wish for, and it...

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