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A painting from 1916 of Lotherton Hall's walled garden.
24th April 2026
2 mins read

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
1 min read

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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Leeds, Leeds Star
13th February 2017
7 mins read

Leeds Young Film Festival, the UK’s largest family film event, announces programme for 18th edition

Leeds Young Film Festival has announced the programme for its 18th edition, taking place 10-20 April across Leeds. LEGO, BAFTA KIDS TO DELIVER LIVE SHOWS AND WORKSHOPS, PLUS AARDMAN ANIMATION EXHIBITION UK’S FIRST VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE FOR FAMILIES, THE VR ZONE, COMING TO LEEDS CITY MUSEUM DR SEUSS-INSPIRED EXPERIENCE TO TAKE OVER LEEDS TOWN…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
10th February 2017
2 mins read

New species take centre stage in revamped areas of Tropical World

The latest stage of an exciting refurbishment programme at one of Leeds and Yorkshire’s most popular visitor attractions has been completed. In what promises to be unmissable, Tropical World in Roundhay Park is offering visitors of all ages the chance from today (February 10) to experience a revamped Creature Corner and Waterfall Area to…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
1st December 2016
1 min read

Festive fun at museum’s crafty Christmas events

Festive shoppers searching for inspiration can get some unique crafty Christmas ideas at Leeds City Museum. Starting this weekend, the museum will be hosting the first in a series of Maker’s Festival events, where visitors can have a go at making their own crafts alongside a team of experts from around the region. Events…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
22nd November 2016
1 min read

Brand new festive experience set to open at Lotherton Hall this week

The Christmas Experience will open in the beautiful grounds of Lotherton Hall this week. Featuring an Elf Village and Santa’s Grotto, the estate’s spectacular new attraction officially opens this Friday, November 25, with families urged to book in ahead of the busy Christmas period. Spread throughout the estate and Edwardian house, The Christmas Experience…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
4th November 2016
3 mins read

Rio heroes to light up Leeds at festive switch-on

The city’s Rio heroes are ready to light up Leeds at this year’s spectacular Christmas lights switch-on event. Leeds-born triathletes Ali and Jonny Brownlee and Paralympian Kadeena Cox will be the special guests of honour at next week’s showpiece, when they will take to the stage and get the festive season officially underway. Taking…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
2nd November 2016
1 min read

Frightfully good fun at Leeds Museums and Galleries this Halloween

Historic sites across Leeds will be hosting a spine-tingling programme of spooky activities this Halloween. Leeds Museums and Galleries will be celebrating the scariest time of the year over the October half-term, with youngsters getting the chance to try trick or treating and creepy crafts and Halloween special effects. Lotherton Hall will be hosting…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
2nd November 2016
3 mins read

New look for German market on 15th anniversary

The city’s annual Christkindelmarkt German Christmas market will return with a brand new look next month for what will be its 15th anniversary. Millennium Square will be transformed into a scenic festive village from Friday, November 11 until Sunday, December 18 with new stalls and venues. The new market layout will include an open air…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
1st November 2016
1 min read

New name and exciting new times for West Leeds Activity Centre

People from across the city are being invited to try out the exciting free activities on offer at the newly named West Leeds Activity Centre next weekend. Visitors to West Leeds Activity Centre, formally known as Armley Lazer Centre, will be able to take part in a wide variety of fun free activities at…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
1st November 2016
2 mins read

Dazzling display of fire and ice set to light up Leeds

Breath-taking sculptures illuminated by bright orange flames are set to fire the imaginations of visitors to this year’s Light Night Leeds. The incredible creations are one of a huge programme of installations inspired by the elements, which will be on display across the city as part of this year’s two night festival. Created by…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
1st November 2016
2 mins read

City centre to host first ever light triathlon

A dazzling array of illuminated lanterns, cyclists, walkers and runners will take over the city centre next month when Leeds hosts its first ever light triathlon. Part of this year’s incredible Light Night 2016, the ambitious trio of installations will come together on October 6 in one of the highlights of the spectacular two-night celebration.…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
1st November 2016
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Mythical phoenix to take flight for Light Night 2016

A spectacular illuminated phoenix will spread its wings across the Civic Hall during next month’s incredible Light Night Leeds 2016. The dazzling display, entitled The Phoenix in the Stone, will be one of the showpiece events at this year’s celebration, which for the first time ever will see an exciting programme of installations and…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
31st October 2016
2 mins read

Suite surprise to give 300th birthday party some flower power

A sumptuous suite of floral furniture will be displayed in all its glory for the first time in eight years ahead of a unique 300th birthday party. The colourful collection of chairs and sofas was supplied to Temple Newsam House in 1746, originally as the decorative border of a lavish “indoor garden” in the house’s…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
31st October 2016
1 min read

‘Amazing Animals’ to be celebrated at Home Farm

A superb collection of exotic animals and birds are all set to light up a popular Leeds farm next week. Featuring animals and birds from popular attractions and sites across the city, visitors can from Monday 15 August – Friday 19 August, enjoy a range of family fun themed activities and events under one…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
31st October 2016
1 min read

Breeze on Tour is back

Breeze on Tour is back this August allowing thousands of young people to enjoy a host of exciting activities for free in parks across Leeds. The main events will take place at Roundhay Park on the 10th and 11th August and Cross Flatts Park on the 17th and 18th August between 12 noon and…
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Leeds, Leeds Star
31st October 2016
1 min read

Lotherton Hall turns back time for vintage summer fair

Visitors to Lotherton Hall can go back in time and experience all the fun of the 50s and 60s this summer. The estate’s vintage fair takes place on August 20 and 21 and will include live music, dancing, classic cars and outdoor games. Judges will be on the lookout for those in fancy dress,…
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