Chow Down have announced that Winter Village will return later this year and that they will no longer be charging entrance fees.
If you live in Leeds, then you will definitely know about Chow Down in Temple Arches.
It's the ultimate weekend activity, think delicious food from a variety of different street food vendors, incredible drinks, live DJ's and an unbeatable, party atmosphere.
After a successful summer season spanning across twenty one electric weekends, the venue is temporarily closing it's gates to get ready for it's next upcoming events.
First up is Oktoberfest, the legendary event full of bratwurst and beer will be taking place over the course of two consecutive weekends.
Image: Oktoberfest Leeds
On the 23 - 24 September and 30th September - 1st October, the site will be filled with oompah dancing and stein swilling and it's set to be one for the memory books.
Last year saw palm trees being swapped for pine trees and sun terraces being transformed into cosy tipis. It was the perfect place to enjoy a mulled wine with friends whilst cosying up round a roaring fire, and we are delighted that it's coming back.
Open from 10 November til 31 December, Temple Arches will resemble a fairytale winter wonderland and is sure to get everybody into the festive spirit.
Yesterday 14 September 2022, Chow Down released a statement on their social media explaining that they will no longer be charging entrance fees for any of their customers.
The statement read "Ever since we opened in Leeds, we've listened to your feedback and strived to keep developing Chow Down to ensure it's the best possible place to experience amazing independent food, drink and entertainment in this great city we call home."
"We understand that rising costs are making times uncertain for many households. With that and your feedback in mind, entry to the venue will now be free of charge for the vast majority of the time at Winter Village."
The lovely people at Chow Down still encourage booking in advance to avoid disappointment and you can find out more about this here.
Thanks to Chow Down, the end-of-summer blues are no more as we look forward to the exciting events ahead.
Singer-songwriter Myles Smith has just announced his biggest headline tour and is set to play a huge arena gig in Leeds this year.
Quit ‘Stargazing’ and get ready to fight for tickets as Myles Smith has just announced he’ll be visiting Leeds later this year for his biggest arena gig to date.
Known for hits like ‘Nice To Meet You’, ‘Stay (If You Wanna Dance)’ and ‘Wait For You’, this BRIT School graduate is now heading on the road for some headline shows across the UK.
Recognised for his folk-pop sound, Smith has built quite a name for himself just three or so years into his career, with solo efforts and a few collaborations under his belt.
Myles Smith is heading to First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds, on tour this year / Credit: Press shots (supplied)
Recently, the Luton-born artist collaborated with some well-known names like Shaboozey on their track ‘Blink Twice’ and even features on a new single from former One Direction member Niall Horan titled ‘Drive Safe’.
It was only last year that the ‘Stargazing’ songwriter visited Leeds, bringing his high-energy hits to O2 Academy back in February.
Now, Smith is ready to tackle an arena crowd and has chosen Leeds First Direct Bank Arena and is expected to raise the roof when 13,500 fans flock to the star’s show this winter.
Titled after his upcoming album My Mess, My Life, My Heart, Smith will be playing a variety of well-known and brand new hits when he makes his way up North.
Fans who are signed up to the official artist presale can get exclusive access to tickets from Wednesday, 25 March at 10am, with the window closing on Friday, 27 March at 9am.
Meanwhile, general admission tickets go live by 10 am that same Friday (27 Mar).
Myles Smith is embarking on his ‘My Mess, My Life, My Heart’ tour this winter and visiting First Direct Bank Arena, Leeds on Sunday 8 November – tickets and more info HERE.
Leeds city centre crowned one of the best places to live in the north by The Sunday Times
Clementine Hall
Today, Leeds city centre earned itself a coveted spot in the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide.
What brilliant news to end the week on, hey?
Leeds city centre was amongst eight other locations across the north and the north east to be featured on the list.
The market town of Skipton took home the dazzling first prize, but it's still nice to be included isn't it.
Here's what the judges had to say about Leeds city centre: “Leeds has five universities, the fourth largest urban economy in the UK (with job opportunities in finance, insurance and big business), a youthful vibe and a relatively affordable average house price (£285,100).
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“Stay close to the centre, where you won’t have to worry about the patchy public transport, and it all adds up to a fun-filled, fulfilled life within walking distance of stylish shops, cafés, bars and restaurants. There’s a good choice of riverside homes, where you may spot kingfishers and otters, and even the schools are good.”
In total, 72 places across the UK were selected by The Sunday Times to showcase the very best of Britain, with Norwich named the overall national winner.
The full list of locations in the north and northeast include:
Skipton
Howardian Hills, North Yorkshire
Leeds city centre
Morpeth, Northumberland
Newcastle: Gosforth
Saltburn-by-the-Sea, North Yorkshire
Slaithwaite, West Yorkshire
York
Helen Davies, editorial projects director and Best Places to Live editor, said: “This guide is a great opportunity to highlight the best places in Britain.
“It is full of places that show that our village, town and city centres can still be full of life, as well as places bursting with natural beauty, culture, connectivity and most importantly a sense of community.
“Our expert team of judges visit every location on the list and talk to the locals to find out what they love about the place they live."
Clementine Hall -
15th September 2022 
