Two million spring and summer plants are being potted by a state-of-the-art robot at The Arium, in preparation for being planted across the city. The Leeds City Council-run garden centre and plant nursery is the largest local authority nursery in the country. Most of the plants they sell are grown in the massive 19,000 square […]
Vegan Events UK is getting ready for this Saturday’s Pudsey Vegan Festival at Pudsey Civic Hall. Here’s what to expect – 60 exciting vegan stalls, global cuisine, decadent cakes and desserts, expert talks, ethical fashion, cruelty-free beauty and nutrition secrets. If you are looking for inspiration for a vegan lifestyle or plant-based options or to […]
This June, New Adventures bring Matthew Bourne’s award winning production The Midnight Bell to York Theatre Royal. Inspired by the work of the great English novelist Patrick Hamilton The Midnight Bell promises to delight audiences with Bourne’s masterful storytelling and signature style. Set in 1930s London ordinary people emerge from cheap boarding houses nightly to […]
Disco fever is set to hit City Square this summer with the return of an exciting outdoor events space. After a successful debut last year THOR’S tipi will return to the square on May 16 with a new disco theme, including glitter balls, the best disco music and themed activities. The square, which last […]
Families across Yorkshire can hunt for dragon eggs and mythical beasts at Lotherton this Easter as immersive new expedition swoops in. Launched at the weekend, Dragon Quest: The Search for the Lost Eggs has transformed the estate’s grounds into a world of legend and adventure with colourful characters and mysterious eggs. Part egg hunt, part […]
A brand-new laugh-a-minute play re-imagining the lives of three of Britain’s all-time greatest comedy heroes – Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse – will be heading to York for the very first time. Receiving 5-star reviews during The Last Laugh’s current run in the West End, this poignant and nostalgic play focuses on the […]
For the first time in the UK, the internationally acclaimed exhibition Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum arrives at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds, from 28 June to 2 November 2025. Having captivated over one million visitors worldwide, this landmark exhibition immerses audiences in the dramatic world of ancient Rome’s most revered warriors. Developed in collaboration […]
Since it opened over 20 years ago Chaophraya has gained a reputation as one of the finest Thai restaurants and one of the top must-go-to places to eat in the city. Situated only a short walk from the city centre the moment you enter the restaurant you feel the refreshing sophisticated ambience of oriental charm. […]
New Adventures is touring Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake, to the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford, from Tuesday 6 to Saturday 10 May 2025 as part of its 30th anniversary 2024-25 UK tour. This groundbreaking production of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece caused a sensation when it premiered almost 30 years ago and has since become the most successful dance theatre […]
To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, The City Varieties Music Hall presents a tribute to the legendary stars who kept us smiling through the dark days of World War II. Spirit of the Blitz recaptures the defiant optimism of war-torn Britain, remembering the heroes of that treasured generation through the songs that tell their […]