Serving nearly 30 million passengers a year, Leeds station is the third busiest British railway station outside of London. With 17 platforms, it is also the largest in terms of platforms in England outside of London.
Lubaina Himid gathers works which question the inclusivity of the urban environment in Leeds Art Gallery’s show ‘Found Cities, Lost Objects’.
free entry
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 £31.00
A vibrant show packed with soul, inspired by the life of Nina Simone and featuring many of her iconic songs performed live.
from £25.00
Director Tinuke Craig joins forces with leading theatre company Headlong for a fresh new production of A Raisin in the Sun.
from £15.00
Take a journey through 300 years of pub and brewing history in Leeds, with a heritage Pub and brewery tour.
from £35.00
Re: Loaded at The Royal Armouries Museum asks audiences to reconsider the symbolism and meaning of guns when they undergo a process of ornamentation.
free entry
Told with Gecko’s trademark visceral and poetic style, The Rescue is a story about heroes, monsters and the fight for survival.
from £12.00
Visit Thackray Museum of Medicine to see the results of an unlikely artistic collaboration between artefacts and bacteria in ‘Fragile Microbiomes’ by bio artist Anna Dumitriu.
from £8.95
Restaurant, bar and tearoom on the 13th floor of the Hilton Hotel in Leeds. It’s called the Sky Lounge for a reason, with glorious views of the Yorkshire skyline.
An immersive pop up space for artists and makers from East Street Arts, part of the transformation of 34 Boar Lane (a project by LJ Real Estate).
Head of Steam is a pub in the Mill Hill area of Leeds, featuring an impressive range of ales from all over the world as well as frequent in-house events.
Tharavadu Restaurant is a widely-loved Indian restaurant in Leeds, focusing on cuisine from the coastal area of South-West India.
Wildly popular and top-quality Indian street food at the original location in Leeds. Expect to find an impressive array of affordable small plates (and bowls), all vegetarian and quite often vegan.
The highest hotel in Leeds, boasting every convenience you could possibly want, and probably a few more.
If you are passionate about real ale you would be foolish to pass by the Brewery Tap. Located just opposite Leeds train station it is in a prime spot for one last beverage before leaving the city.
For people who respect a good cup of coffee.
Queens is a massive, art-deco styled, luxury hotel for those who want something a little different.
The upcoming Leeds-based Green Room is a plant-based eating space during the day that turns into a bar in the evening.
Find small and perfectly formed plates that give you an authentic flavour of Spain at La Casita in Ilkley.
Quebecs Hotel is a stately, 19th century hotel in walking distance of the Leeds’ Grand Theatre and Opera House.
Ealing Studios and the best of Ryan Gosling are amongst our film highlights this month.
Eclectic as ever. You'll find Bollywood musicals, scratch nights and anarchic Shakespeare in our pick of the performative crop.
Take a look at our top recommendations for restaurants and bars to check out this spring.
We've got lots of live literature to check out and plenty of other opportunities for writers and readers alike as the clocks go back...
From creative activities, poo-themed science and family theatre, check out our latest picks of fun things to do with the family.
Gazing longingly towards the good times that will accompany the surely imminent sun, we take a look at the best music festivals coming up in Manchester and Salford.
Traditional painting takes a step back this month to make way for some excellent photography, sculpture and multimedia exhibitions around the North.
Try something new, explore somewhere different, learn a new skill with our tours and activities guide.
Read our latest highlights from the live classical music offer in Manchester and the North, taking in a number of the region's most cherished orchestral forces and venues.
The best food and drink options in Manchester and the North to visit in 2024.