Best Places to Visit Around Leeds: Garforth
On the very outskirts of the West Yorkshire county line, Garforth is a town that is more than worth the short journey. Originally expanded in the seventeenth and eighteen...
The Vibrant Nightlife of Morley
Being just 5 miles from the centre of Leeds, this historical market town is a lesser-known treasure amongst the suburbs of Leeds. Its streets are lined with beautiful Vic...
Popular Suburbs in South Leeds
So, what do we mean by ‘South’? As the name might suggest, South refers to the areas in the south of Leeds, from Armley and Morley, all the way to Rothwell and Garfor...
Things to Do in Farsley, Pudsey & Bramley
For a small, historically working-class village which often goes overlooked, Farsley has a lot to say for itself. It’s with thanks to its industrial heritage that this ...
Best Places to Visit Around Leeds: Ilkley
With the breath-taking Ilkley Moor overlooking the town, Ilkley resides as a collection of the things we love so much about the small Yorkshire town placed casually among...
A Day Out in Otley: Best Things to Do
Otley, a quaint market town which often gets overlooked as nothing more than a pit-stop on the route to the Dales, but we can guarantee that Otley is so much more than th...
Visit Wetherby: The Award-Winning Market Town
Wetherby is a small market town that packs a punch. It boasts panoramic views along with beautiful historic architecture, is a shopper’s paradise and can be the perfect...
The Largest Village in England: Horsforth
Horsforth has always been considered as one of the largest and most popular suburbs of Leeds, and was once described as “the largest village in England” as it had suc...
Best Places to Visit in North Far Leeds
North Far refers to the area stretching from the edge of North Leeds and outwards to the border of North Yorkshire. For many, this area of Leeds is a hotspot for those ho...
Rounding off 2019: The Best of Independent Life Leeds
As one year ends and another begins, it is often a time for reflection. To gaze back at seasons past, at achievements, at regrets, and at where it has brought us in the p...
Discover the History of Leeds
Leeds is a city rich with history and tradition. Whilst progressive and evolving, it is equally keen to preserve its past. This can be seen all around town, at centuries ...
Fun Activities to Do in Leeds and the Surroundings
In a city as vibrant and diverse as Leeds, it can sometimes be difficult to take in all that’s going on across the city. Whether it’s famous outings or unique enterta...
Irie Vibes and Zulu Swarm: York and Leeds DJs Select their Favourite Songs
Words: Zulu Swarm & Irie Vibes [insta] @irievibesyork Irie Vibes and Zulu Swarm are soundsystem collectives in York and Leeds respectively. With a mutual love of regg...
Good Food in Leeds: Punk Kitchen’s Dan Thrippleton
I’ve never followed a trend in my life, just followed my creativity, passion, and the love of food that feels right. Punk is how you do it, not how you use it!! ...
Hyde Park Picture House Late Night Screenings
Late night screenings have long been a fixture at the Picture House as at many a traditional repertory cinema. These post watershed slots have generally been perfect for ...
Rainbow of Light: Leeds’ LGBTQ+ Community
While the rainbow coloured dust (or glitter, as it’s probably better known), settles in the city’s LGBTQ+ corners of lower Briggate following yet another successful e...
Celebrating the City’s Creativity: Light Night Leeds
For many years Light Night Leeds was a DIY / grass roots arts festival with local arts organisations staying open late and putting on special projects. The event started ...
Best Mexican Food in Leeds
Mexico is a country deep in history, narrative and emotion. A place where native cultures have blended together for thousands of years, through struggle and celebration, ...
Top 5 Festivals in Leeds 2019
2019 is swiftly moving on by and the roaring 20s are almost upon us again, but before we get into the swing of the 21st century’s answer to the jazz era, there are stil...
Top 5 Activities to Do this Summer Holiday
We spend pretty much the whole year waiting for summer, and then when it comes - it’s over in a flash. Soon we’ll say goodbye to the long nights, beer gardens, picnic...
Top Turkish and Tunisian Food in Leeds
The landscape has widened and the city has expanded to include many lesser known worldly delights, we shine a light on some of the unsung cuisine heroes who have brought ...
Most Exciting Exhibits in Leeds
Now that summer’s here, we’re all likely to have a little more time on our hands. We’ll all no doubt be feeling the encouragement that the sun brings to get out of ...
Top Caribbean and Polish Food in Leeds
You hear a lot about the big names of continental cuisine such as Italian, Indian and the newcomer Thai; but as we become more inclined to try new food groups, going out ...
Leeds Street Art: How Well Do You Know It?
n Leeds, there are wonderful works of striking street art that add character and tell stories across the city, from pieces decades old to vibrant new designs. Whilst many...
