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A painting from 1916 of Lotherton Hall's walled garden.
24th April 2026
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Rose appeal helps historic walled garden bloom again

Flower lovers are being invited to support a rose and help secure the legacy of one of Lotherton Hall’s most cherished historic spaces. The estate’s walled garden is currently being restored to its former glory, with visitors and supporters being offered the chance to sponsor a rose bush as part of the project. Originally…
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Craft activities at White Rose Shopping Centre
10th April 2026
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White Rose Welcomes Families to a Free Easter Woodland Adventure

Shoppers are being invited to enjoy a packed programme of free family activities, woodland-themed crafts and Easter entertainment at White Rose Shopping Centre. White Rose Shopping Centre is inviting families to step into a woodland wonderland this Easter with a free programme of craft activities, interactive attractions and all-weather entertainment. Running until Sunday 12…
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¡VAMOS!
6th July 2018
1 min read

Samba sounds return to square this summer

Millennium Square is set to host a sizzling Sunday of Samba next month when the spectacular ¡VAMOS! festival returns to Leeds. Now in its fourth year, ¡VAMOS!, which is free to enter, will once again be celebrating Spanish and Portuguese speaking cultures with music, dance and street food from across the Latin world. Taking…
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Leeds Wool Festival
1st June 2018
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History-lovers knitting pretty as wool fest returns

A popular celebration of the city’s centuries of textile heritage will return to Leeds Industrial Museum this weekend. The fifth annual Leeds Wool Festival will take over the historic site this Saturday, June 2, when the museum will welcome a huge programme of stalls, entertainment and activities. Stallholders in attendance will include The Knitting…
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Lizzie-Deignan-Tour-de-Yorkshire
5th April 2018
3 mins read

Tour de Yorkshire – the four week countdown begins

With just four weeks to go until the Tour de Yorkshire comes to Leeds, here’s everything you need to know to make the most of the highly anticipated race. The fourth edition of the men’s race has been expanded from three to four stages and will take place between 3-6 May 2018. The women’s…
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Leeds Kirkgate Market
23rd March 2018
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Hop down to Kirkgate Market this Easter for fun activities for all

Children and adults alike will all be well catered for this Easter at Leeds Kirkgate Market with a basket-load of fun and interesting activities planned. An inspiration for family meals, gift ideas, a night market and fun activities for the kids are all on offer at Leeds Kirkgate Market this Easter. The Easter holidays…
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Flamingos at Lotherton bird garden
16th March 2018
1 min read

Flamingos living the high life in luxurious new home

A flock of fabulous flamingos will be in the pink as they spread their wings inside a spectacular new enclosure. The colourfully-feathered birds will explore their new home at Lotherton Wildlife World next week as the first phase of the impressive attraction is finally completed. The new seven metre high aviary will be home…
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Leeds Ice Cube
2nd February 2018
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Chill at the Ice Cube this week!

The Ice Cube, returns to Millennium Square this Friday, giving visitors a chance to whizz around the ice under the specially covered outdoor rink. The official launch of event will be marked with a special ‘dancing on ice’ performance at 5pm on Friday by Radio Aire Breakfast show presenters Caroline and Ant. Radio Aire as…
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Mary Gawthorpe
19th January 2018
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Empowering exhibition celebrates women’s place in history

Inspirational women who have blazed a trail through history are being celebrated in an empowering new exhibition in Leeds. A Woman’s Place? opens at Kirkstall’s Abbey House Museum this weekend and marks the centenary of the first British women getting the right to vote as well as celebrating the quiet heroism of ordinary women.…
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Leeds Millennium Square Ice Cube
20th December 2017
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Keep cool at Millennium Square’s Ice Cube in the New Year

The Ice Cube, the city’s coolest attraction, will return to Millennium Square in February 2018, once again providing the opportunity for visitors of all ages and abilities to try their hand at ice skating under the specially covered outdoor rink. Organised by Leeds City Council with support from new event media partners Radio Aire, who…
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Temple Newsam Christmas
6th December 2017
1 min read

A visit to house’s wonderful workshop is good for your elf

Hidden away, deep inside Temple Newsam House is a fantastically festive creation worthy of Santa’s most enterprising elves. The wonderful workshop will be the latest addition to the beautiful mansion’s spectacular 500 years of Christmas celebrations, which take place this Saturday and Sunday. Crafted entirely from leftover parts taken from previous exhibitions and installations,…
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Leeds Rhinos
23rd October 2017
3 mins read

Rhinos lead the charge to get Christmas in Leeds underway

Rugby League heroes The Leeds Rhinos will get the festive season officially underway as guests of honour at this year’s fantastic Leeds Christmas lights switch on. Fresh off their incredible Super League Grand Final win earlier this month, the Rhinos will take to the stage on Victoria Gardens on November 9. Members of the…
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Leeds Halloween
23rd October 2017
1 min read

Dead exciting Halloween horrors at city’s museums and galleries

A spine-tingling programme of Halloween horrors will see historic sites in Leeds taken over by spooky scarecrows, ghosts and witches next week. Venues including Temple Newsam, Kirkstall Abbey and Lotherton Hall will be transformed by an exciting line-up of special activities during the scariest time of the year. The ancient grounds of Kirkstall Abbey…
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Lotherton Christmas Experience
11th October 2017
1 min read

Enchanting festive extravaganza returns to Lotherton this Christmas

The picturesque grounds of Lotherton will once again be transformed into a unique festive attraction this Christmas. After a hugely successful debut year last year, the Lotherton Christmas Experience will return on November 24, complete with Santa’s North Pole, a brand new Elf Village attraction and a stunning Twelve Days of Christmas woodland walk.…
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Christkindelmarkt German Christmas Market
9th October 2017
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Leeds’s famous German market extended to Christmas Eve

The city’s hugely popular annual Christkindelmarkt German Christmas market will return with an extended run this year staying open right up until Christmas Eve. Once again Millennium Square is set to be be transformed into a scenic festive village featuring a mix of over 40 traditionally decorated wooden chalet stalls selling a wide range…
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Light Night 2017
29th September 2017
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Light Night Leeds sets new benchmark for cultural togetherness

Colourful illuminated benches will help bring people together to experience this year’s stunning Light Night Leeds. The beautiful light benches will be installed on Victoria Gardens ahead of next week’s annual arts showpiece, giving visitors a unique new place to get to know each other on October 5 and 6. Created by German artists Lichtbankobjekte with…
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