By Liz Coggins on May 28, 2025
Food & Drink

Since it first opened over two years ago The Ivy Asia has established itself as the city’s most opulent and stylishly elegant restaurants. From the moment you pass through the heavy wood polished doors into the ground floor reception the décor can only be described as ‘amazing’ The wonderfully designed reception area takes you into […]
By Liz Coggins on May 27, 2025
Health & Beauty

Summer is a time when we start thinking about holidays, summer parties, weddings and all those special events that we associate with this time of year. It may seem a little early but now is the time to start thinking about the new colours, fragrances and must have skincare to make sure we […]
By Liz Coggins on May 23, 2025
Events

The Leeds Armed Forces Festival is back for a second year with an extravaganza of themed activities taking place leading up to Armed Forces Day itself at the end of next month. The festival, hosted by the Lord Mayor of Leeds, is a chance for everyone to show their support for the men and women […]
By Liz Coggins on May 20, 2025
Dance

A trailblazing new show is to tour the UK for the first time, promising an incredible blend of Irish dancing, cinematic production, and an awe-inspiring musical score, all coming together in one unique theatrical spectacle. Celtic Throne – Psalter of Ireland takes traditional Irish dance and modernizes it by blending it with theatre and even […]
By Liz Coggins on May 20, 2025
Dance

A ballet masterpiece will be resurrected in Leeds next month as Northern Ballet’s iconic Romeo & Juliet plays Leeds Playhouse’s Quarry Theatre from 18 – 21 June. Romeo & Juliet delivers ballet at its most dramatic and intense. With glorious dancing and Sergei Prokofiev’s timeless music, audiences can rediscover the iconic love story like it’s […]
By Liz Coggins on May 19, 2025
Theatre

The unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s classic love story, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of), returns to Leeds Grand Theatre from Mon 26 to Sat 31 May 2025. This new production will be directed by its writer, Isobel McArthur, who is winner of both the Evening Standard Award and the Olivier Award – an […]
By Liz Coggins on May 15, 2025
Family

Something seriously exciting is arriving at North Yorkshire Water Park on Saturday 24th May as three giant inflatable unicorns are making a splash at the beloved adventure destination – including the world’s tallest! Just in time for the summer season, the Unicorn Splash Park is a magical new attraction designed to delight visitors of all […]
By Liz Coggins on May 15, 2025
Food & Drink

Cross St Helen’s Square in the ancient city of York at any time during the day and you can guarantee that there will be a queue of people all eagerly waiting to sample the delights of the world-famous Bettys Tea Room. A family business since 1919 Bettys was founded on the dreams of a young […]
By Liz Coggins on May 14, 2025
Family

Residents across Leeds are being invited to stop the traffic on June 11 and host a play street in their neighbourhoods to help mark International Day of Play. Applications are open until May 16 for communities to register to close their roads and host family fun on their doorsteps for the global awareness day to […]
By Liz Coggins on May 14, 2025
Theatre

An exceptional cast – led by superstar Jason Donovan in the legendary role of Frank-N-Furter – will bring their biggest party yet to Leeds Grand Theatre as Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show returns from Mon 2 – Sat 7 June 2025. Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show defies space and time as it continues to captivate […]