Park Plaza
Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
Wow your children with views over the city with a stay at the highest hotel in Leeds. Be sure to check out the hotel’s superb Asian restaurant, Chino Latino.
What's on near Park Plaza
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Light Night Leeds at Leeds Town Hall
Light Night Leeds is a chance to see the city’s most loved locations in a brand new light, bringing cutting-edge artwork and giant installations to Leeds each year.
free entry
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Dear Evan Hansen at Leeds Grand Theatre
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
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A Raisin in the Sun at Leeds Playhouse
Director Tinuke Craig joins forces with leading theatre company Headlong for a fresh new production of A Raisin in the Sun.
from £15.00
Make a Charm Necklace with Georgia Osborn at Swarthmore
Design and make a charm necklace from scratch in this jewellery making workshop with Georgia Osborne.
from £40.00
Stained Glass Saturday Workshop with Sam Yates
Join Samantha Yates, a passionate glassworker, who’ll be giving you the tools to create you own stained glass art piece.
from £85.00
Folklore Lino Workshop with Rhiannon at Swarthmore
Using lino cutting and hand printing techniques you will be invited to dive into the symbolism of the mermaid in British folklore.
from £35.00
Introduction to Plaster Carving with Jeannie Waterhouse at Swarthmore
Join Jeannie in this beginners introduction to plaster carving, create a flat back and a 3-D image that you have carved out, at the front.
from £35.00
Red Violin Festival: A HundRED Violins
Join in with or witness an explosion of violins at Leeds Trinity with this workshop and flashmob as part of Red Violin Festival.
free entryWhere to go near Park Plaza
Leeds
34 Boar Lane
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).
Leeds
Queens Hotel
Queens is a massive, art-deco styled, luxury hotel for those who want something a little different.
Leeds
Head of Steam
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.
Leeds
Trinity Kitchen
Trinity Kitchen is the place to be for amazing eating options.
Leeds
Bundobust Leeds
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.
Leeds
Tharavadu Restaurant
Tharavadu Restaurant is a widely-loved Indian restaurant in Leeds, focusing on cuisine from the coastal area of South-West India.
Leeds
Laynes Espresso
For people who respect a good cup of coffee.
Leeds
El Gato Negro Tapas Leeds
The latest restaurant in the ever-expanding El Gato Negro Tapas empire makes it to Leeds, occupying a suitably stunning building on Park Row.
The Brewery Tap
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.
Leeds
Leeds Railway Station
Serving nearly 30 million passengers a year, Leeds station is the third busiest British railway station outside of London.
Leeds
Quebecs Hotel
Quebecs Hotel is a stately, 19th century hotel in walking distance of the Leeds’ Grand Theatre and Opera House.
Leeds
Everyman Leeds
Located in Trinity Leeds, expect comfy seating, posh snacks and an experience altogether more luxurious than your average multiplex.
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