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...
Lockdown Shopping in Leeds: The Local Survival Guide
And so here it is: the Local Survival Guide is an online resource designed to showcase the fantastic local gems on your doorstep and how to transact with them from a dist...
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...
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 ...
Where to Get the Best Pint on Otley Road
Leeds isn’t short of a place to get a good pint. Craft beer, easy drinkers and the UK’s best beer bar, the city’s got it all. As the centre continues to expand, so ...
Best Events in Leeds this Autumn/Winter
As we move into Autumn, the gatherings remain strong and many. Festivals of food, drink, music and other events, from the niche to the popular, frequent the upcoming mont...
Do the shuffle: shuffleboard in Leeds
In recent years there has been an increasing trend to mix a night out with social gaming. Of course, the two have been combining for decades, with fruit machines, quizzes...
The best independents near Leeds’ First Direct Arena
The First Direct Arena is a huge part of Leeds’ entertainment and music scene, boasting a 13,500 capacity and interestingly, was the first arena in the UK to have a fan...
What’s on in Leeds this weekend?
Oh would you look at that? It’s nearly the weekend again! It’s only right that you celebrate the occasion with something great to do, so we’ve rounded up 6 alternat...
Tech Tales: Waves of Innovation
Our new series delves into the modern world of technology to discover the advancements this city is making, for better or for worse, for all of our futures. Peter Lowes p...
Reimagining theatre, and what it can do
David Bowie coming back to life, snow falling inside and slightly erotic, avant-garde choreography. These were just a few of the memorable moments which audiences were tr...
