It’s Saturday afternoon and Leeds city centre is filled with folk flocking in from the suburbs and surrounding towns and cities. The city buzzes with people of all ages here for all kinds of reasons – from the shopping to the drinking to the culture. With so much choice, we’ve planned ahead with five fabulous ways to spend a Saturday afternoon in Leeds city centre.
Bottomless brunch, Sukhothai
As the popularity of the bottomless brunch continues to grow, so too do the quality of experiences. No longer restrained by traditional brunch menus, we’re feasting on something a little spicier and a lot tastier. Sukhothai has gained a strong reputation as a beautiful Thai restaurant, and now the city centre Sukhothai is serving up its deliciousness during the daytime too. On a Saturday and Sunday, 12-3:30, indulge in their luxurious Thai bottomless brunch, where you can choose between tapas style or a 2-course menu. The former offers dumplings and bao buns, crispy seaweed rolls and chicken satay skewers, spicy papaya salad and duck in mango sauce and more – your only difficulty will be picking your three favourites. Or the latter starts with traditional dishes including fishcakes and spring rolls, moving onto authentic mains of green curries and Thai stir-fries. Whichever menu you’re tempted by, it’s all washed down with a never-ending flow of cocktails, wines, beers or soft drinks – guaranteed to bring couples, families and friends your weekend fun in a special setting.
Personal shopper, Harvey Nichols
The centre of Leeds remains an attractive visit for a day of shopping, with aspirational shopping centres and specialist independents to get lost in. To elevate your shopping experience further, treat yourself to a personal shopper at Harvey Nichols. The high end designer store has been a boast for Leeds since opening on Brigatte three decades ago and it continues to set the trends. From an array of designer brands, their expert team of Stylists provide exceptional service to find the perfect outfit for you. You’ll leave looking and feeling your very best.
Escape room, Tick Tock Unlock
An unusual craze to cross the nation in recent years is the escape room. Being locked in a room might not sound like a lot of fun, but it turns out that this is an interactive way to spend some quality time together. Whether with family or friends, your mission is to escape through solving puzzles and completing activities set by the increasingly inventive escape rooms. At Tick Tock Unlock, The Library of Broken Books adds a twist – enter multiple exciting books, where you’ll take part in competitive challenges to collect magical keys to fix the book and earn a place on the leaderboard. It’s a unique mix of Immersive Theatre, Escape Room and Adventure Game!
Art exhibitions, Leeds Art Gallery
For a serene and cultured afternoon, Leeds has a great selection of museums and galleries to explore. From Royal Armouries to Leeds Museum, there are fascinating collections to delve into, and for exceptional art exhibitions you’ll be right to follow the name and head to Leeds Art Gallery. The impressive space holds a significant collection of modern and contemporary British art as well as exhibitions celebrating local art and international artists. A perfect way to immerse in a creative afternoon.
Saturday matinee, City Varieties
The traditional Saturday matinee is alive and well at one of Leeds’ beautiful 19th century theatres, the Grand and City Varieties. The nation’s longest running music hall is steeped in theatrical history whilst being restored to modern excellence – and as such provides a timeless way to enjoy some Saturday afternoon theatre. The evolving listings range from opera to comedy, cult genres to family favourites – so pick your show, find a Saturday with a matinee, and be truly entertained.
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