With up to 300,000 pumpkins to choose from, Farmer Copleys is the ultimate pumpkin picking spot in Leeds.
Grab your pumpkin spice lattes, it's time to get autumnal.
And where better to do it than at the iconic Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival in Leeds.
Every year, this family-run farm shop and cafe transform into the UK’s biggest pumpkin festival throughout October and offer the ultimate spooky day out for all the family to enjoy.
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It’s safe to say, these guys really know a thing or two about growing pumpkins.
Based in West Yorkshire, nestled between Pontefract and Featherstone, it's the perfect activity to escape the hustle and bustle of the city whilst browsing a huge array of pumpkins.
This year there’s a whopping 40 unique varieties to choose from that make up some of the 300,000 available- all with some pretty extraordinary names.
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Cinderella, Polar Bear, Racer and Baby Bear are amongst some of the options available, though the names do not resemble the actual characters and animals, so don’t be looking out for any princess crowns or arctic fur or you might be there all day long.
Once you’ve had your pick of the rainbow and found the perfect pumpkin to carve for Halloween, there are plenty more activities to get involved in. Embark on a tractor ride across the farm or take part in the daily fancy dress competition.
This year there’s plenty of photo taking opportunities, including Farmer Copleys famous pumpkin house, a vintage chevy truck, a ghoulish graveyard scene and a ‘How Tall This Fall’ height board.
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There's a bar for you to grab some bevvies, as well as marshmallow toasting and a cafe serving up pumpkin-inspired treats. And don't forget the adorable gift shop.
There will also be twilight pumpkin picking sessions, where you can pick your pumpkin to the sound of live music as the sun goes down – the perfect way to spend an autumnal evening.
The Farmer Copleys Pumpkin Festival is running from Saturday 27 September to Friday 31 October, and you can buy your tickets here.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Clementine Hall -
29th September 2025 
