Become a member of the Wizu community and discover a workspace that feels like a home-from-home.
At Wizu, the staff are an extension of your own team, they’ll be there to help you any time of the day and will go above and beyond to accommodate your needs.Â
Whether it be sharing a smile with you in the hallway, leaving a welcome gift in your office when you move in, or catching up with you at beer and pizza night - their attitude sets the president for the working environment so everyone feels a part of the Wizu family.Â
Within an instant at Wizu, you'll be made to feel right at home.Â
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Sometimes working from home can feel quite lonely, no matter how many video calls or phone meetings you've got scheduled in the day.Â
Just interacting with like-minded people in a vibrant and uplifting environment can make a huge difference, and this is where the Wizu community goes above and beyond.Â
Founded in 2016 and fuelled by countless cups of Yorkshire Tea, Wizu has been paving the way for flexible workspaces ever since.
With ten centrally located buildings in prime locations, a Wizu workspace boasts community-led environments to make you the most comfortable and productive you can be.
A Wizu workspace is designed to give you the opportunity to network, make friends and find a home-from-home to grow your business. From exclusive Member events to monthly newsletters, there's so much that Wizu does that sets them apart from the rest.Â
Member Events
Whether you're a business in a private office or a member of the co-working community, you're invited to each and every exciting event that Wizu holds in your office location. And the best part? It's all included in your membership.Â
Often collaborating with local businesses, you can expect cocktail masterclasses from popular bars, food events from nearby restaurants and so much more. Who doesn't love a cheeky passionfruit martini on a Tuesday afternoon?Â
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Events take place at least twice a month, often coinciding with events such as Halloween or national days like World Mental Health Day or Cancer Support Coffee Mornings.Â
It's a great opportunity to take your mind off work for an hour or two, relax, network and meet new friends.Â
Member NewsletterÂ
Want to stay up to date with what's going on in the Wizu world? Well luckily for you, as a valid member, you'll be sent a monthly newsletter to help keep you in the know.Â
Included are photos from recent events so you can try to spot yourself, next month's jam-packed events calendar, Wizu company news such as new office openings and any other Wizu member news like current offers and discounts that you can utilise.Â
If this sounds like a workspace community you'd like to be a part of, then you won't have to go far to find yours. With three of the ten locations in Leeds city centre, and four others across the North of England – Wizu currently boast 250,000 sq ft in total of tailor-made workspace and are still growing.Â
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Fancy trying it out for yourself? Wizu offers a free taster day so you can test out their vibrant co-working spaces for yourself, so you can see which space works the best for you. Simply visit their website to find out more.
Leeds Christmas Markets is returning to the city centre in just two months' time and some major plans and changes have been announced.
Although Pop Princess Zara Larsson might want us to believe "Summer isn't over yet", it's safe to say that the recent downpours we've had across West Yorkshire disagree.
Leeds Christmas Markets are also ringing in the new season with a jam-packed video posted to social media announcing all the current plans and changes for its 2026 schedule.
This year, outdoor events company Thor’s Tipi are stepping up as the all-new operators of this Christmastime spectacular and are organising a celebration where 'even if you’re not from Yorkshire, you’re going to leave being from Yorkshire'.
Leeds Christmas Markets are returning to Leeds City Square from Thursday 19 November with plenty of Yorkshire-centric stalls / Credit: The Hoot Leeds
Although Leeds locals already know that Yorkshire is 'God's Own Country', the Leeds Christmas Markets team are making sure that the county is represented through its food, drinks and wider stalls.
In a video uploaded to its social accounts, foodie expert and Little Bao Boy Founder James 'Jimmy Chews' Ooi was given the honour of revealing all these exciting plans.
Informing everyone that "You best come hungry", Ooi noted that some of the phenomenal vendors taking part include La Grassa and The Savvy Baker.
Real Markets Yorkshire and Stump Cross Caverns are also getting into the Christmas spirit and setting up their own stalls at Leeds City Square this November.
La Grassa is just one of many familiar foodie faces returning to Leeds Christmas Markets / Credit: The Hoot Leeds
Rated restaurants and bars are contributing to the festive frenzy too, like Cabaret Thursdays at Italian restaurant Bibi's and beer garden destination Green Room are hosting singalongs at Leeds Christmas Markets.
There will be plenty of activities for families happening all around the unofficial capital of West Yorkshire like elf-themed scavenger hunts, various elves on various shelves and lots of live music.
If it wasn't apparent already, in the words of Jimmy Chews himself, there's about to be "So much Christmas that Mariah Carey is going to look like the Grinch".
Leeds Christmas Markets are returning to Leeds City Square from Thursday 19 November and there will be plenty of exciting announcements to the upcoming celebrations ahead of the big day.
Global interactive action game Prison Island to open first northern venue in Leeds
Emily Sergeant
Leeds is set to welcome an exciting new addition to the city’s interactive gaming scene, as Prison Island prepares to open its first northern venue.
The new multi-activity entertainment venue at the Merrion Centre will make itself at home inside an 11,000 sq ft unit across two floors, with Prison Island being at the heart of the action.
Prison Island is an immersive team challenge that sees players in teams of up to five tackle a series of themed cells designed to test physical ability, skill, teamwork, and problem-solving, and unlike a traditional escape room, teams can take on a variety of challenges that enable them to create a different experience with every visit.
The internationally established concept will also offer a range of additional competitive experiences - including interactive darts and interactive golf.
Leeds will join a global network of more than 110 Prison Island locations, and will become the concept’s fourth venue in the UK and first venue in the North of England - joining existing locations in Belfast, Maidstone, and Camden.
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Prison Island Leeds - which will create 18 jobs once it opens - will be operated by the team behind the hugely successful Belfast venue, which opened seven years ago and has established itself as one of Northern Ireland’s leading attractions.
Suitable for groups of friends and families, as well as celebrations, corporate events, and team-building activities, the venue is joining the Merrion Centre and wider Arena Quarter’s growing leisure and entertainment offer.
Ryan Lyttle, director of Prison Island Leeds, said: "We’re most looking forward to finally bringing the Prison Island experience to Leeds. We’ve seen how well the concept works in Belfast, particularly because it appeals to such a broad audience and every visit can be completely different.
Global interactive action game Prison Island to open first northern venue in Leeds / Credit: Supplied
"With Prison Island alongside a range of additional activities, we’re excited to create a venue where people can come together, compete, have fun and discover something they haven’t experienced before."
Prison Island Leeds is expected to be open in time for Christmas, with the team promising special plans to mark its arrival in the city, although details are being kept firmly under wraps for now.
Further information on the opening, including launch plans, will be announced in due course.
Clementine Hall -
5th December 2023 
