And now for something a little more frivolous. The Fun Of Food is an interactive gallery experience for kids and big kids alike. This exhibition is a collaboration between Leeds-based photographer Tom Joy and family-friendly events company Pop Up and Play Co, promising art and activities based around colour, fun and more fun. Did we mention fun?
The Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds is home to the national collection of arms and armour, set in Leeds Dock, just a short walk from Leeds city centre.
Home to over one million fascinating objects, Leeds Discovery Centre offers a richly eclectic window into the natural world and human history.
Family-friendly holiday apartments in Leeds complete with full fitted kitchen.
A new contemporary art gallery, restaurant, bar and creative workspace in Leeds.
Part of the effortlessly cool Duke Studios, Sheaf Street offers all kinds of interesting food and drink plus events and resident DJs.
L19 Cube is an event venue created for the Leeds International Festival 2019.
Calls Landing is a riverside bar with summer-friendly beer garden. Its lunch menu mainly consists of stews and oysters, and its artistic interior complete with exposed brickwork, balcony view and willow tree make it an attraction.
42 The Calls is a modernised boutique hotel that sits beside the River Aire, minutes walk from the Royal Armouries Museum.
The Tetley Bar and Kitchen is a British restaurant based in the heart of Leeds, where all proceeds go towards supporting the venue’s artistic programme.
Old Victorian pub, decked out with wood panelling and old tiling, specialising in real ale and quality pub food.
The Gallery at 164 is an independent gallery in Leeds City Centre, exhibiting an eclectic mix of styles and media from both established and emerging talents.
Salem Chapel is a multipurpose venue for conferences, exhibitions, meetings and training days in Leeds.
For those eager to expand their Vegan culinary repertoire the Vegetarian Society Cookery School’s new Vegan Supper Club is a must. With easy to follow instructions from expert tutors you can create sumptuous vegan meals which are then enjoyed as a group.
from £50
Scratch beneath the surface of Leeds’ foodie culture with an afternoon of exploring flavour and history in this walking food tour.
from £60.00
Freight Island has transformed into Winter Island for the Christmas season, focusing on all things fun and festive.
free entry
Ahead of the official launch next spring, Fairfield Social Club hosts a winter pop-up event, featuring top-notch street food, two bars, comedy events and more.
free entry
Head down to the Christmas Makers Market, where local artisans and craftsmen will gather to showcase their talents, offering a wide range of unique and handcrafted gifts.
free entry
Come to Cheshire’s winter wonderland. A magical festive lights trail, Santa’s Grotto and more… This is a jam packed adventure for all the family.
from £20.00
Keep warm with festive feasts, Hollywood stars and 90s nostalgia across the North's cinemas this December.
Provocative new writing, glitzy burlesque and big budget shows, our theatre guide spans the festive season and beyond.
It might be curl-up-with-a-book season, but there's lots to get out and about for and plenty of events where you can stock up on new reads.
Spotlighting global artists who all, in one way or another, break the mould, we preview the best gigs happening this side of Christmas and beyond.
Festive frolics, monstrous theatre and magical outdoor adventures all feature in our latest picks of things to do with the family.
While rainy late autumn may not be the most energising of seasons, there is plenty of new art to see and inspire this month!
We're unapologetically entering into the Christmas spirit here at Tours and Activities with some alternative festive fun.
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North for the upcoming winter months.