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The best things to do in and around Leeds this week | 10 – 16 June 2024

What a week!

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The Euros, unmissable gigs, new openings and so much more happening this week in our vibrant city.

We’re officially into the thick of June, and as per usual there’s so many great things to get up to.

If you’re not jetting off to somewhere exotic this week then absolutely no fear, as Leeds is bursting at the seams with exciting things to do that you absolutely do not want to miss.

Once again, we’ve cherry-picked a few of the best bits for another edition of our ‘what’s on‘ guide this week.

Victoria Leeds Fashion Week

Monday 10 – Sunday 16 June | Victoria Leeds

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Following the huge success and popularity of last year’s Fashion Weekender, Victoria Leeds Fashion Week will begin on Thursday 6 June, starting in style with a spectacular
fashion show staged in the iconic Victoria Quarter.

Kicking off at 7:30pm, the catwalk will showcase the spectacular runway trends of SS24, from the ongoing domination of 90s-inspired minimalist oversized tailoring, through to sports luxe and ‘Western Rebel’. 

Victoria Leeds Fashion Week will run from Thursday 6 to Sunday 16 June, with Fashion Show Standard tickets starting at £20 and VIP tickets available for £35. Grab your tickets here.

Thor’s Tipi Outdoor Bar

Opening Friday 14 June | City Square

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Thor’s Tipi, a popular name in Yorkshire already, is set to open a huge pop-up bar in Leeds right in time for the summer. With a big screen, outdoor seating, and (of course) a tipi, the huge space is set to open in City Square in just a few weeks’ time.

Thor’s Tipi will be serving up a selection of cocktails and street food, and punters can get stuck in to giant outdoor games, easels, and loads of events including performances from local bands.

Read more: Thor’s Tipi is opening an outdoor bar with a big screen in Leeds this summer

Manahatta Pride Brunch

Saturday 16 June | Manahatta, Greek Street

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⁠June is here and Manahatta has a spectacular bottomless drag brunch extravaganza to kick start Pride month.⁠
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A whole host of incredible drag queens will be bringing a glamorous and fabulous explosion of fun to Leeds with two hours of non-stop excitement, live music, flips, tricks, twirls, lip syncs and exclusive bottomless Pride cocktails for you to enjoy.⁠

Girls Aloud

Saturday 15 – Sunday 16 June | First Direct Arena

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The iconic pop group are about to take on a two-night residency at the First Direct Arena on a tour that will honour founding bandmate and Mancunian Sarah Harding who sadly passed away in 2021.

Cheryl, Kimberley, Nadine, Nicola and Sarah won over the nation on Popstars: The Rivals, and have legions of loyal fans excited to see hits like Sound of the Underground, Love Machine, and The Promise live.

4TheFans Fan Park Euro 2024

Sunday 16 June – Sunday 14 July | TESTBED, 110 Hunslet Ln

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Following on from the success of the 2021 Euro fan parks, which saw over 25,000 dedicated fans come together to watch England’s historic Euro campaign, 4TheFans is gearing up for another stellar summer of football.

With over 50,000 fans expected to attend across this year’s tournament, it’s fair to say it’s going to be a football-fuelled summer to remember and tickets are still on sale here.

From Sunday 16 June to Sunday 14 July 2024, TESTBED Leeds will welcome fans to experience some of the UK’s biggest anti-glare screens, world-class sound systems and exclusive bar and food traders as well as DJs, competitions and giveaways.

Read more: Leeds to host one of 4TheFans’ key fan parks for Euro 2024

Euro 2024 Fanzone

Sunday 16 June – Tuesday 25 June 2024 | Millennium Square

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Millennium Square will play host to the Euro 2024 Fanzone with all England’s group stage matches against Serbia, Denmark, and Slovenia, as well as the knock-out stages, broadcast live on the Leeds Big Screen.

Entry is strictly by advance ticket only and you can grab yours here.

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The Sheffield institution serving the city’s favourite sandwich for over 60 years

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Of course, it's the one and only Béres.

It all started back in 1961 when Hungarian butcher Sandor Béres left his home city of Budapest during the 1956 uprising against the Stalinist government.

After the government took control of his father's butchers shops, Sandor set out to establish the chain once more and so, Béres was born.

And thank god it was, as for over 60 years now their iconic pork sandwich has been fuelling the hungry people of Sheffield, and we'd go as far to say it's one of the best sarnies in the city.

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Hot roast pork, herby stuffing, crispy crackling and fruity apple sauce all crammed into a soft bap - it really doesn’t get much better than that.

But, what makes it so special? Béres claims it's all in the preparation and quality control.

Being a traditional butchers, their pork joints are traditionally roasted and cured in house to give that succulent texture and crispy crackling every single time.

They use around seven tonnes of pork and four tonnes of flour per week to feed us hungry lot, and it's no surprise when you see the queues forming outside your local Béres every lunch time.

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The very first shop was born at Wadsley Bridge where they quickly built a reputation for their sandwiches, this then allowed them to become a proper Sheffield household name after expanding rapidly through the 2000s.

They now have 14 sites across Sheffield, and each site is as good as the next. Not only are the pork sandwiches class but if you're ever faced with a hangover no matter how severe, their stacked breakfast baps are always there to save the day.

But why we love Béres most of all is the lovely staff who are always there to offer a smile and a chinwag, but what else do you expect from the people of Sheffield hey?

Read more: South Yorkshire music festival cancelled after issuing stark warning to fans

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Inside the £1.75m Horsforth farmhouse complete with its very own cottage and five acres of land

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Go behind the doors of this truly beautiful house on the market in the leafy suburb of Horsforth.

Now this one really is a thing of beauty.

Located on Scotland Lane in Horsforth, The Rookery is an absolutely stunning former Georgian farmhouse dating all the way back to the 19th century.

It occupies a whopping 5,000 sq ft as well as its very own cottage amongst 5.5 acres of land, as well as five double bedrooms and three bathrooms.

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And guess what? It's only on the market for a mere guide price of £1.75 million. Pocket change.

In the main house you're welcomed with a grand entrance hall and staircase leading through to a series of reception rooms on the ground floor, how posh. Here you'll also find a wet room and an orangery which attaches to the kitchen, even more posh.

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Upstairs there's five double bedrooms, three bathrooms and a study - that should be plenty room for us we think.

But the exterior is where it gets really interesting as here you'll find five acres of beautifully maintained gardens featuring an orchard, kitchen garden and a tennis court.

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There's also 'stabling suited to equine use, adding further appeal for those with equestrian interests'... we couldn't have put it better ourselves.

Beyond that The Rookery features it's very own detached two-bedroom cottage as well as a garage with mezzanine accommodation.

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The entire property looks like something out of a fairytale, so if you're looking to live your best 19th century Bridgerton-esque life, then dig deep and get hold of that £1.75 million.

But if you do buy it, can we please live in the cottage?

You can find the full listing here.

Read more: The £500k Leeds home that comes with its own clock tower – and a link to royalty

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