By Liz Coggins on June 25, 2026
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Young riders can learn to bike safely as new bike park and playground opens at Temple Newsam’s golf club. Designed to replicate features of real road layouts, the first of its kind in Leeds, the bike park offers plenty of fun challenges including traffic lights, give way lines and a level crossing. Children of all […]
By Liz Coggins on March 23, 2026
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There’s plenty to enjoy at Vue Leeds Kirkstall Road this Easter break, from the family blockbusters to returning favourites specifically chosen with younger audiences in mind. Blasting onto the big screen just in time for the school holidays on Friday 1 April, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie welcomes fans back to the Mushroom Kingdom to join Mario and friends on their latest interstellar […]
By Liz Coggins on February 23, 2026
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Intrepid young adventurers can go on an epic journey from the far reaches of space to the depths of the ocean floor as they explore the magic of storytelling. Story Explorers, a new free exhibition at Leeds Central Library, includes eye-catching features such as a giant cuddly octopus and a spectacular model of the moon […]
By Liz Coggins on December 18, 2025
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Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience on the York Theatre Royal Main House Stage this February. Poor old Fox has lost his socks! Are they in the kitchen or inside the clock? And Rat-a-tat-tat! Who’s that keeping tired Rabbit awake? You can also join in with […]
By Liz Coggins on December 11, 2025
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The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is inviting visitors to swap post-Christmas hibernation for fresh air, heritage and a hint of festive nostalgia. The railway’s much-loved Mince Pie Specials return for Twixmas. Running from Boxing Day to 4th January, the steam-hauled services offer a relaxed winter escape through the Worth Valley, complete with a complimentary […]
By Liz Coggins on November 21, 2025
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The Norse god, Skadi, may have brought the snow and ice down to Viking-age Coppergate, but the 10th century inhabitants are promising a very warm welcome to visitors making winter trips to JORVIK Viking Centre in York – where sub-zero temperatures are forecast to stay until February! A Winter Adventure brings a whole new […]
By Liz Coggins on October 7, 2025
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St John’s Centre has officially opened the gateway to another world, welcoming The Hole in Wand – an enchanting, wizard-themed mini golf experience that promises to cast a spell on visitors of all ages. Just in time for Halloween, visitors are invited to step through the gates into an enchanting nine-hole course filled with mystical surprises and wand-erful photo opportunities. Perfect for families, […]
By Liz Coggins on October 7, 2025
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One of Leeds’ most iconic buildings will be transformed to showcase a love-at-first-sight animated graphic novel during Light Night Leeds later this month. One Second Lovestory will be projected onto The Queens Hotel as one of the key displays on October 22 and 23. The artwork tells the story of two people whose daily routine […]
By Liz Coggins on September 8, 2025
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The world’s biggest indoor adventure and trampoline park is set to open in Leeds on 20 September. Flip Out, the UK’s leading family-focused attraction group, will be bringing 100,000 sq ft of non-stop adventure to its newest location at Coal Road in Whinmoor. And the Flip Out website is now taking bookings. Flip Out […]
By Liz Coggins on September 8, 2025
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The new play barn at Temple Newsam’s home farm is set to open to the public on 20 September after works to convert the old cow byre have been completed. The barn now hosts two play areas, one suitable for up to 12-year-olds and a second one built for toddlers. Both take inspiration from the farm […]