Dinosaurs, polar bears, giant lollipops and unicorns. These are just some of the magical characters to be discovered at new family adventure park Totally Roarsome.
Opening this weekend, the socially distanced outdoor woodland trail features 7 immersive themed zones that are sure to be a hit with families.
There's plenty for the little ones to discover, from a Jurrasic land filled with prehistoric dinos, to a wild jungle, frozen Arctic and Candyland stuffed with giant lollipops and chocolate bars.
Then there's Neverland, filled with pirates at every turn, a world of superheroes and - last but not least - an otherworldly fantasy land filled with dragons, unicorns and knights of the realm.
You'll get to meet with the likes of Batman, Superman and Spiderman, take pictures with life-size giraffes and gorillas, and even sit with baby lion cubs.
As you go, you'll also complete a treasure hunt and quiz - which will enter you into a weekly prize draw.
Families need to pre-book tickets in advance for the fantastical outdoor experience, with demand being incredibly high for the new adventure park.
Located at Tadcaster's Hazlewood Castle, tickets are priced at £7.95 per person for adults and children with free entry for under 2's.
Tickets can be bought using the shop now button on the Totally Roarsome Facebook page.
The trail takes about an hour, with staggered entry times in place to ensure social distancing and hand sanitiser available throughout the trail to help keep you safe.
There's a safety briefing at the start, park rangers are on hand to help throughout and all props are cleaned and sanitised regularly. Unfortunately, due to the natural wildlife, dogs are not allowed in the park.
Tickets for this weekend have sold out but slots are available for later in the month.
An independent açai bowl pop-up is opening a permanent cafe in Leeds city centre.
It seems the açai bowl trend isn't over just yet, and we're absolutely not mad about it.
The aesthetically purple frozen treat isn't just delicious, but is also known to have numerous health benefits making it guilt-free and the perfect post-workout pick me up.
You may remember Açai Social Club that opened as a pop-up in the Victoria Quarter last year, and now they're moving into a permanent spot in the city centre.
Run by a lovely husband and wife duo who have spent the last 15 months exploring cafes around the world, it's safe to say they know exactly what they're talking about.
Their açai is made with the very best ingredients, topped with the freshest fruit and sprinkled with their homemade granola - it doesn't get much better then that does it?
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, they said: "Açai Social Club is getting a home. Our very first store is officially on the way! We’ve been working behind the scenes to create a space that’s more about than just açai.
"What started as an idea is finally becoming something you can walk into…There’s still a lot we’re keeping under wraps for now, but we’re so excited to finally share the beginning of what’s to come.
"We can’t wait to open our doors and welcome you in. Your new neighbourhood social club, coming soon."
The exact location of the cafe and its opening date is still under wraps, but we'll of course keep you updated as and when we find out.
Inside FaceGym – Leeds’ newest facial fitness studio loved by celebrities
Clementine Hall
We hope you're ready for your workout, because FaceGym has landed in Leeds.
You may be wondering...what on earth is Facegym? And to be fair, you've got a point.
FaceGym, as they themselves describe it, a 'non-invasive fitness studio concept for the face' using high-intensity facial massage, hand manipulation, and electrical muscle stimulation technology to tone, lift, and sculpt the face without surgery.
Sounds pretty fancy if you ask us, and it feels just as fancy from the moment you step through the door.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Unsurprisingly, it's loved by celebrities worldwide who are looking to get snatched and ditch their gua sha.
Currently occupying five standalone stores in London, one in Cambridge as well as a pop-up in Space NK in Selfridges Manchester, FaceGym will be opening this Friday 18 September inside the coveted Victoria Gate, taking over a 1,772 square foot studio.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
The space really does look like a gym, ditching the standard beauty salon aesthetic for an American-style gym interior complete with the iconic red FaceGym balls all over the place.
A signature sculpt costs £110 for a 45 minute treatment, so it's definitely a treat if you're looking to have skin that can reflect the sun and cheekbones for days.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Angelo Castello, chief executive at Facegym, said: “We’re incredibly excited to bring Facegym to Leeds and to open in the beautiful Victoria Gate. The city has a thriving beauty, wellness, and retail scene, making it the perfect location for our next studio.
“We’ve seen growing demand from customers across Yorkshire, and we can’t wait to introduce even more people to the benefits of facial fitness.”
You can find out more and book a treatment at FaceGym via their website here.
Georgina Pellant -
29th April 2021 
