A family friendly Tipi bar will be arriving on Briggate, a pedestrianised prime shopping destination in the city centre, which provides the perfect location for the whole family to get together.
People of all ages will be able to enjoy a variety of festive refreshments, from hot apple punch to hot chocolate, to accompany their favourite Christmas cuisine thanks to the bar’s ‘bring your own food’ policy.
The dazzling ‘Golden Gallopers’ will take centre stage on the new events plaza on Cookridge Street (outside Radisson Leeds and Browns Leeds). The traditional carousel ride, with a rich history dating back to its origins in 1881, has captivated thousands of families in Leeds over many years.
Prepare to be transported back in time as you ride this true Leeds Winter Favourite!
The ever popular Wheel of Light returns to Victoria Gardens this November for a Christmas to remember.
Looking for the best views of the city? Take a ride on the spectacularly illuminated big wheel and enjoy breath-taking views of Leeds lit up in Christmas lights. The 110ft wheel is the perfect way to soak up the city’s festivities and capture the magic of Christmas from the heart of Leeds city centre.
A small selection of festive food & drink stalls and themed children’s rides will also be located on Victoria Gardens.
Ice Rink
Glide your way into Christmas as the popular Ice Cube returns with a special festive edition!
Experience the magic of outdoor ice skating whatever the weather on the 400 sqm real ice rink with a special transparent roof. Suitable for all ages and abilities, with the popular Penguin Club every Saturday and Sunday mornings, and a dedicated accessible session every Thursday morning.
Full event details including tickets, prices and opening times are available here.
We're back ! Again ! With another party !
The party will be in the car park next to our studio, with a soundsystem, bar, decoration alongside Sable residents + close friends soundtracking your evening.
Tickets £5 a pop or more on the door, come celebrate bonfire night with us.
Delve into a voyage of the imagination this festive season, as Harewood recounts a Christmas tale and the House reveals its magic to all those in need of whimsical wonder …
Christmas is back and Harewood House has much missed the company of visitors from far and wide. Created by connoisseurs of make-believe Lord Whitney, the House shares its favourite memory of when a little girl was granted a festive wish to experience a Christmas like no other.
Join us this October half term at Kirkstall Abbey for our Haunted Halloween Hunt!
Our FREE family trail will take you around our ruined medieval abbey and along the way you will find plenty of creepy creatures, spooky statues and peculiar props.
Not too spooky so suitable for all the family!
Free, no need to book. Plan your visit here.
Creep into Lotherton for our Spooky Skeleton trail this October Half-term.
Explore the grounds and see how many skeletons you can spot lurking along the way.
Fearless explorers can enter the House and become honoured guests at this years skeleton wedding spooktacular. Hang out with the bats in Wildlife World but don't worry they rarely bite!
Make your way to Skeletown to explore the wicked Wild West and whilst down there, don’t miss the eerie entertainment by Suitcase Pete every day between 11am and 4pm.
Come along for a festive and magical adventure at The Christmas Experience. Visit Santa, the elves and Mrs Claus and take a walk through our brand new Festive Woodland Walk with twinkling lights and large interactive Christmas traditions!
It might be tricky to get away this summer but Ellie Way's Leeds Travel posters are a great reminder of why there's no place like home.
Ellie initially started designing posters of the local settings on her ‘one walk a day’ around Wakefield during the first national lockdown in 2020 to encourage positive conversations during an uncertain time and connect people to the places that were on their doorstep.