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Leeds Ice Cube at Christmas
4th October 2024
3 mins read

Experience a Winter Wonderland: Ice Cube Brings Festive Magic Back to Leeds City Centre This Christmas

Prepare for a captivating winter adventure as the cherished Ice Cube at Christmas makes its return, bringing festive joy to Millennium Square, Victoria Gardens, and Cookridge Street starting November 22. Ideal for celebrating the holiday season, this event offers an array of attractions suitable for all ages, including the popular outdoor ice rink, delightful…
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Leeds Ice Cube at Christmas
20th October 2023
3 mins read

Play it cool this Christmas as Ice Cube returns to Leeds City Centre

Ice Cube at Christmas returns this festive season to Millennium Square, Victoria Gardens and Cookridge Street from Friday 24 November until Sunday 31 December 2023. The popular Ice Cube at Christmas will once again be bringing some winter magic to Millennium Square, Victoria Gardens and Cookridge Street this festive season. Taking place from November…
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Leeds City Bikes
15th September 2023
3 mins read

Electric public bike hire service Leeds City Bikes launches in city

Leeds City Bikes is a fully electric public bike hire service, enabling more people to cycle short journeys. The £2.86 million scheme sees e-bikes for hire at docking stations in the centre, and along key routes to the south and north-west of the city, before expanding to other areas. Designed, developed, and delivered by…
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Leeds Valentine's Funfair
3rd February 2023
1 min read

Love is in the fair as attraction celebrates 30 years in Leeds

Leeds will be feeling the love once again this February as the hugely-popular Valentine’s Fair returns for its landmark 30th year. Leeds City Council will be teaming up with International Funfairs to bring the UK’s best known Valentine’s Fair back to Leeds City Centre over the half term holidays. Celebrating three decades of operation,…
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Christmas Tree Bar
28th October 2022
1 min read

Ice to see you again as popular outdoor skating rink returns to Leeds

Skate expectations as Leeds gets ready for a cool Christmas. The hugely popular Ice Cube@Christmas outdoor skating rink will be back on Millennium Square next month, headlining a host for Christmas family fun in Leeds. Taking over Millennium Square for the second year from November 25, with a string of attractions and stalls also…
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Cast members from 'Power Of Performance- This Is Us!'
28th October 2022
3 mins read

Sport-inspired cultural spectacular will be in a league of its own

Leeds is proud to be a host city for the Rugby League World Cup. The streets of Leeds will take centre stage today from 4pm as a spectacular outdoor show celebrates the important role that sport and art can both play in bringing people and communities together. Power Of Performance: This Is Us! is…
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Mural artist Melody Sutherland (right) with mum Nicola in front of the new artwork in Merrion Gardens.
22nd July 2022
3 mins read

New artwork is picture perfect addition to city centre green space

A new collection of artwork is adding a thought-provoking and visually-vibrant extra dimension to a popular piece of green space in Leeds City Centre. Leeds City Council commissioned local artist Melody Sutherland earlier this year to create a series of interactive art installations in Merrion Gardens. She was tasked with using her talents to…
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Leeds Corn Exchange
20th May 2022
3 mins read

Leeds Corn Exchange celebrates landmark occasion in style

People of all ages had fun in the sun as a smart new look for one of the best-loved locations in Leeds City Centre was showcased in dazzling style. A free day of celebratory activities was held at Leeds Corn Exchange, with a packed schedule of entertainment on offer that included arts, music and…
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Ice Cube Leeds
12th November 2021
3 mins read

Skate expectations as Leeds gets ready for a cool Christmas

Skaters in Leeds will be taking to the ice this Christmas when Millennium Square hosts the city’s coolest attraction over the festive season. For the very first time, the hugely popular Ice Cube will be on the square in the lead up to Christmas along with a programme of seasonal family fun and a…
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Leeds Winter Favourites
22nd October 2021
2 mins read

Leeds set to host a Christmas like no other with the launch of city-wide Winter Favourites campaign

Leeds City Council and Visit Leeds, the destination management organisation for the city of Leeds, is gearing up to its biggest and most eagerly anticipated Christmas to date, with the launch of a festive programme of events, new installations and experiences happening across the city. Leeds Winter Favourites will inspire residents and visitors to…
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