Patisserie Valerie
Ian Jones, Food and Drink EditorIt might be a chain patisserie but they sure know how to make the fanciest of pastries. Chow down on some luxury cake here while enjoying a quality brew.
It might be a chain patisserie but they sure know how to make the fanciest of pastries. Chow down on some luxury cake here while enjoying a quality brew.
The Ocean Film Festival World Tour stops in Leeds this September, bringing a continent-spanning collection of underwater adventures to the Carriageworks Theatre.
from £16.50Join Samantha Yates, a passionate glassworker, who’ll be giving you the tools to create you own stained glass art piece.
from £85.00Using lino cutting and hand printing techniques you will be invited to dive into the symbolism of the mermaid in British folklore.
from £35.00Join 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 £35.00Design and make a charm necklace from scratch in this jewellery making workshop with Georgia Osborne.
from £40.00A 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 £15.00Join in with or witness an explosion of violins at Leeds Trinity with this workshop and flashmob as part of Red Violin Festival.
free entryIn another successful expansion, Six by Nico is delighting Leeds with their newest tasting menu launch: ‘The Chippie Experience’.
Dakota Deluxe is arguably Leeds’ most luxurious hotel, featuring rainfall showers, lush suites and rustic drawing rooms.
The Principal Met Hotel is an elegant hotel perfect for visiting businessmen and women who enjoy the finer things in life.
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.
A chic, modern boutique hotel in the heart of Leeds, offering every amenity in stylish surroundings.
Quebecs Hotel is a stately, 19th century hotel in walking distance of the Leeds’ Grand Theatre and Opera House.
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.
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 upcoming Leeds-based Green Room is a plant-based eating space during the day that turns into a bar in the evening.
Queens is a massive, art-deco styled, luxury hotel for those who want something a little different.
The Decanter is a sophisticated modern bar, specialising in all things wine. It’s outfitted as a premium wood bar, plush, cosy furniture and luxurious wines and spirits
Mercure Leeds Centre is a stylish 59-bedroom hotel offering a comfortable night sleep. The décor is inspired by Leeds’ rich tailoring heritage.
This year's Manchester Literature Festival tickets are being snapped up, and festival fever is also taking hold in the suburbs as well as further afield.
Develop a new skill with this month's workshop and learning based tours and activities guide.
From intricate textiles to a medieval poem-inspired arts festival, there is lots of new art to see before the autumn rains start for good.
Summer is in full swing and Manchester and the north is brimming with fun activities for families.
Look out for Widescreen Weekend, a celebration of Women of the West and a Leeds Cinema Crawl as we head into leafy Autumn.
Punchy verbatim shows, comedy festivals and rave-fuelled Shakespeare feature in this month’s eclectic pick of live theatre.
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.
From synth pop and jazz punk to meditative piano and Indian classical, read about the autumn shows that have piqued our interest.
Take some eating-out tips from this month's guide to food and drink in Manchester and the North.