Leeds Central Library
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Leeds’ main municipal library, housed in a Grade II-listed late 19th-century building on Headrow, next to Leeds Art Gallery (which you can access via the rather lovely Tiled Hall Cafe).
Leeds’ main municipal library, housed in a Grade II-listed late 19th-century building on Headrow, next to Leeds Art Gallery (which you can access via the rather lovely Tiled Hall Cafe).
A new production of the multi award-winning musical is set to tour the UK from autumn 2024, venues include Leeds Grand Theatre, Liverpool Empire and Palace Theatre Manchester.
from £31.00Director Tinuke Craig joins forces with leading theatre company Headlong for a fresh new production of A Raisin in the Sun.
from £15.00Brudenell Social Club hosts what might be the best value gig in its summer schedule – a tenner-in all-dayer featuring BDRMM, Honesty, The Hyena Kill and more
from £10.00Take a journey through 300 years of pub and brewing history in Leeds, with a heritage Pub and brewery tour.
from £35.00Helen Dryden’s joyful exhibition at Left Bank Leeds explores extra-terrestrial landscapes in bold colours and with a nod towards the absurd.
free entryMeet the cutest flying residents of Temple Newsam, with a guided Bat Walk led by an expert guide.
from £10.00Create/ Elevate 2024 at Harewood House is a diverse showcase of craft in all its forms, from 16 local and international artists and collectives.
from £14.00Sylvia Snowden’s visceral paintings are best experienced at first hand so visit the Hepworth Wakefield to see this fascinating display.
from £0.00An award-winning public space and live entertainment venue in Leeds city centre.
Leeds International Festival will host a Spiegeltent at Live at Leeds 2018 in Leeds’ Millennium Square.
Featuring a man-eating tiger, interactive exhibits spanning 540 million years of discovery, and displays dedicated to telling the story of Leeds from prehistory to the modern day.
Leeds’ Carriageworks Theatre prides itself on showcasing work by local artists as well as being a family-friendly performance venue in the city centre.
Situated in the heart of Leeds, A Nation of Shopkeepers is a laid back bar, restaurant and events venue boasting a stunning, fully-contained outside courtyard.
The Henry Moore Institute boasts one of Britain’s strongest public collections of sculpture, and ‘makes a significant impact on the future of art history’.
The Leeds branch of the O2 Academy chain.
Leeds Town Hall is one of the largest town halls in the United Kingdom. It is a Grade 1 listed building used for concerts, weddings and commercial events.
Tribeca City Cafe is a cheerful basement café with a smart line in locally-sourced produce, tucked away on Park Square in Leeds. Perfect for those looking escape the busy streets with a hot drink.
Vue Leeds The Light is a massive 14 screen multiplex located in the city centre.
Fettle Cafe is a forward-thinking café on Great George Street, near Leeds General Infirmary. Its main attractions are the great coffee and its fresh, locally-sourced food.
High-end Argentine restaurant with a focus on steaks, glamour and wine.
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