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Outdoor activities coach Toby Cade and Adam-Peter Gair
5th June 2026
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Leeds sailors launch challenge to mark historic double anniversary

A popular outdoor activity centre at one of Leeds’ best-known beauty spots is inviting local people to join its crew for a special challenge marking two historic milestones. Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre will celebrate 20 years on the water at Yeadon Tarn this weekend. To mark the occasion, staff are calling on adventure-seekers…
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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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Light Night 2017
29th September 2017
2 mins read

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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Natalie Haigh
27th September 2017
1 min read

Sea of flowers covers museum’s giant map of Leeds

A beautiful sea of thousands of handmade forget me nots has appeared at Leeds City Museum to raise awareness of dementia. The flowers, which symbolise love and memories, have been created by residents and organisations across Leeds ahead of International Day of Older People this Sunday, October 1. Staff and volunteers at the museum…
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George Pyke’s Musical Clock
25th September 2017
1 min read

Clocks talk will turn back time at Temple Newsam

For Eighteenth Century aristocrats, having an impressive ornamental timepiece to help you while away the hours was the ultimate status symbol. Now centuries later those magnificent decorative clocks give visitors to Temple Newsam House an insight into how lords and ladies passed the time in an historic country mansion. And on September 30, the…
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Light Night 2017
15th September 2017
3 mins read

Culture under the spotlight as top Euro artists come to Leeds

Exciting European artists will be lighting up Leeds with a series of captivating creations when Light Night returns to the city this October. Taking place just a few weeks before the city officially submits its ambitious bid to be European Capital of Culture in 2023, the astonishing arts spectacular will see Leeds host illuminated…
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Light Night Leeds
1st September 2017
2 mins read

Bright ideas to keep little ones busy on Light Night

Intrepid youngsters can battle space aliens, dance at a silent disco and discover a hidden forest as they explore the city centre during this year’s fantastic Light Night Leeds. The annual arts spectacular is set to include more events to fire the imaginations of younger visitors than ever before, with family friendly activities including drop in…
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Breeze has Talent 2017
14th July 2017
1 min read

Call-out for talented youngsters for Breeze auditions

A great opportunity for talented young people in Leeds is on offer at the public auditions for the 10th Breeze has Talent competition which will take place tomorrow. Leeds City Council is on the look-out for talented youngsters to audition for Breeze has Talent 2017, in partnership with White Rose Centre. This year the…
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Leeds Markets
22nd June 2017
1 min read

New approaches to social care showcased at marketplace event

Visitors to Kirkgate Market next Wednesday can get their shopping and thanks to a one-day marketplace event, also find out about social care support in Leeds. Organised by Leeds City Council, the ‘Find out about social care’ event will take place at the market on Wednesday 28 June. It will showcase a range of…
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Leeds Wool Festival
30th May 2017
1 min read

Chance to grab a fleece of the action as Wool Fest returns to Armley

The wonderful world of wool will take centre stage as Leeds Industrial Museum hosts the spectacular Leeds Wool Festival this weekend. The event, now in its fourth year, is one of the attraction’s most popular annual showpieces and features a huge mix of stalls, workshops and activities. Taking place on June 3 from 10am until…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
2nd May 2017
1 min read

Vintage Fair for vintage fare at Leeds Kirkgate Market

Visitors to Leeds Kirkgate Market will be able to encounter a fair to delight all vintage collectors and admirers alike. On the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 4pm Leeds Kirkgate Market will come alive with Advintageous – a nostalgic fair spanning all the eras. From time-honoured fashion to homeware over 35…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
24th April 2017
1 min read

Lotherton’s fabulous food festival returns

A fabulous feast of food and drink will return to Lotherton later this month as the estate prepares to host its second annual food festival. Following on from last year’s successful event, this year’s festival takes place from April 29 until May 1 and will see some of the city’s favourite street food traders…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
21st April 2017
1 min read

Full steam ahead for St George’s Day dragon hunt

Little dragon hunters can follow in the footsteps of St George this weekend as Lotherton celebrates the most patriotic day of the year. The Aberford estate will be hosting an exciting programme of traditional English activities across the weekend to mark St George’s Day on Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 April. Young visitors will be able…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
19th April 2017
1 min read

Don’t miss out on Lord Mayor’s Golf Day next month

Golfers of all abilities will have the chance next month to line-up as a team and aim for the top of the leaderboard, as part of the official Leeds Lord Mayor’s Golf Day. Held on 11 May 2017, teams of four will along with playing 18-holes at Wyke Ridge at Leeds Golf Centre, also…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
7th April 2017
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Thwaite Fete to welcome visitors for Easter extravaganza

One of the city’s most picture perfect attractions will be welcoming visitors to a spectacular new Easter showpiece next weekend. Thwaite Mills in Stourton will be hosting the first ever Thwaite Fete on Sunday, April 16, with the event set to feature an Easter egg trail, bonnet competition and the chance to meet the…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
31st March 2017
3 mins read

Enjoy the delights of Leeds Museums and Galleries this Easter

A feast of family-fun activities and events are set to light up Leeds Museums and Galleries this Easter. Fans of Alice in Wonderland are in for a treat as both Abbey House Museum and Lotherton Hall will be offering events inspired by Lewis Carroll’s timeless book from this Saturday (April 1). Enjoy creative crafts…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
29th March 2017
2 mins read

Leeds Children’s Mayor spreads the Kind Minds Mission

Schools across the city are being encouraged to spread the message of kindness throughout their communities, by the Leeds Children’s Mayor. As part of her winning manifesto the Leeds Children’s Mayor, Grace Branford from Drighlington Primary School, promoted the idea of schools having at least one day a year dedicated to doing charitable acts…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
13th March 2017
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Creative pupils let their pens do the talking

Pupils who have been taking part in a creative writing competition will be awarded for their poetic and literary efforts at a civic ceremony on Wednesday. Hundreds of children from primary schools across the city submitted entries into this year’s Arooj creative writing competition, with 27 pupils being short listed as potential winners. The…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
9th March 2017
1 min read

House’s new transforming desk is more than meets the eye

It could well be the world’s oldest and most beautifully made Transformer. And next week, visitors can get an up close look Temple Newsam’s magnificent mechanised reading and writing desk, crafted more than 270 years ago. The newly-acquired desk, made from mahogany with inlaid and finely engraved brass decoration, was fashioned in around 1740,…
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