An alternative guide to Leeds: a city with an independent spirit
A book club in a disused petrol station, an electronic music hub in an old bus garage … Yorkshire’s largest city is a hotbed of grassroots creativity
April 2023
Leeds must: 10 hidden gems to see during the city’s Year of Culture 2023
Leeds’ year-long festival is the perfect time to visit – and explore its ornate architecture, dynamic art scene and Britain’s only gaslit cinema
March 2022
Pillow and a palette: Leeds’ Art Hostel is a creative’s dream
Designed by 20 artists, the rooms at this imaginative hub are not just places to sleep but fascinating installations too
August 2021
10 of the best places to eat in Leeds
Savour this selection of the city’s many great food discoveries, from street food to fine dining
April 2019
Take the kids to …
Take the kids to … Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds
A world-class weaponry and armour collection, from rare swords to an umbrella gun, is on display at this excellent, free family-friendly museum
September 2017
The alt city guide to Leeds
With a capital of culture bid in the works now is a great time to explore Leeds’ DIY and underground scene where friendly music, art and food venues flourish and the nightlife is among the best in the country
October 2016
Why I love …
Soil and soul: ‘Leeds is the perfect combination of rural and urban’
Leeds is foodie heaven for forager Mina Said-Allsopp, who discovered a city where there is culinary gold in every park and community-minded projects with a deep respect for nature
July 2016
British boltholes
Art Hostel, Leeds: hotel review
Leeds finally has its own arty city-centre hostel, a revamped listed building with installations and bespoke design touches
November 2015
Marina O'Loughlin on restaurants
Pintura, Leeds - restaurant review
‘Is this the work of passionate individuals in love with the food of the Basque country, or a company with a concept? Three guesses…’
March 2015
Marina O'Loughlin on restaurants
The Man Behind The Curtain, Leeds - restaurant review
‘If a chef can put a silky foam of potato laced with puffed wild rice on top of an elaborate chocolate dessert and have you laughing out loud as you fight over it, he’s doing something very right’
February 2015
Best craft beer pubs around the UK
Top 10 craft beer pubs in Leeds
20 great city walks
Great city walks: Leeds
October 2014
Manchester to Leeds TransPennine Express – in pictures
Guardian photographer Christopher Thomond takes the TransPennine Express from Manchester to Leeds on the day plans are announced for the development of a high-speed cross-Pennine railway line, ‘HS3’, between the two cities
July 2014
Marina O'Loughlin on restaurants
The Reliance, Leeds – restaurant review
Gig venue guide
The gig venue guide: Brudenell Social Club, Leeds
June 2014
Beryl Burton: The greatest British female cyclist of all time
As the Tour de France rolls through Leeds, Maxine Peake's play celebrates life of Beryl Burton, a cyclist who amazed the cycling world in 1967
May 2014
Britain's best budget eats
Top 10 budget restaurants, bars and cafes in Leeds
As Leeds gears up for its annual food and drink festival, Tony Naylor hunts down the city's best budget restaurants
March 2014
Gig venue guide
The gig venue guide: First Direct arena, Leeds
This week its the turn of Leeds's newest venue, a city centre mega-arena with a surprisingly intimate feel
July 2013
Jay Rayner on restaurants
Friends of Ham: restaurant review
If you are big mates with the food we get from pigs, you'll find a very warm welcome at Friends of Ham in Leeds, says Jay Rayner
May 2013
Bank holiday and half-term events for families around the UK
Street art in Bristol, pirates in Plymouth and raft racing in Portrush are just some of the family-friendly events taking place around the country over the bank holiday and half term
