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From stag weekend to family friendly activities, you will find it all in one of our guides offering great things to do in Leeds. Go paintballing, sphereing or go-karting. Take the kids on educational day trips to museums or plan
walks around the city. You will find some great activities in Leeds in this list.

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Days out searching for wildlife in Leeds

Written by Richard Smyth

The Harewood House estate where lots of wildlife can be found. My Life In Leeds’ #lookupleeds campaign on Twitter had dozens of Leodiensians craning their necks and peering skyward, seeing – perhaps for the first time – some of the amazing Leeds architecture that we so often pass by. I wonder...

Leeds Rhinos at Headingley rugby stadium

Written by Jon Howe

Inside Headingley rugby stadium – home of the Leeds Rhinos Headingley’s Rugby ground is one of the oldest sporting arenas in the country and is deeply entrenched in the history of the game of Rugby League. The ground is also unique in that it is physically joined to the home of Yorkshire County...

Experience Yorkshire cricket at Headingley Carnegie

Written by Jon Howe

The Carnegie Pavilion at Headingley cricket ground. Home to Yorkshire cricket. The home of Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) has undertaken a huge metamorphosis in the last ten years. The fact that the ground is now officially known as ‘Headingley Carnegie’ tells you something about the influence...

Written by Danny Pugsley

Inside the Pure gym in Leeds city centre Christmas may fast be becoming a fading memory but studies show that regular exercise can help stimulate positive thoughts and feelings: ideal as many of us want to make a change to our lifestyle and be healthier in 2012. Wherever you are based in and around...

Written by Louisa Parker

On a typically British, sunny-warm-cool-rainy-warm-again day in the long summer break it’s hard enough to decide what to wear never mind where to go so here are a couple of ideas for fun things to do around Leeds with kids in tow. They involve my two favourite activities: eating ice-cream and immersing...

Written by Darren Cronian

Photo of Canal Gardens in Leeds I am Leeds born and bred and it is a great place to live. In some ways I do not want the city to become an incredibly popular tourist destination but I do get frustrated when people visit England and spend all their time in London. The city is literally on the doorstep...

Written by Zoe Parker

Places to take Yoga lessons in Leeds. Yoga is a popular form of exercise for body and mind. Many people take up yoga to improve their flexibility, strength and general well-being, and most gyms have one or more yoga classes as part of their regular programme. However, if you are more seriously into...

Local’s view of Leeds through a tourist’s eyes

Written by Darren Cronian

Walking up the stairs of Leeds central library I have lived in Leeds all of my life and as a local it is very easy to forget what is on your doorstep, so I set myself a challenge to spend time discovering new places. I also want to make sure that this trip around the city centre is affordable for everyone...

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...

Ideas for family days out with kids in Leeds

Written by Danny Pugsley

Penguins at the Harewood House bird garden For those that like to get out and about, the Leeds area offers a number of family friendly attractions ranging from stately homes, stunning gardens, parks and scenery and even a chance to see wildlife from around the globe. Here are some of the best suggestions...

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