Over in Headingley, there's a stunning period property that you can rent for the ultimate 'staycation' experience.
Advertised on the property rental site Airbnb, the Leeds property is just a hop, skip and a jump away from some of the area's best bars, restaurants, and parks.
It's also had some absolute rave reviews.
Comprised of four bedrooms and bathrooms, three large reception rooms and a former staff quarters, it's absolutely huge giving you so many different options for spaces to relax and take in your surroundings.
Filled with a host of original features including huge bay windows and real, working fireplaces, Albert House has been described as the "most original" Victorian mansion house in Leeds. The host will even leave your own basket of wood to give you that extra authentic country house experience.
It's also got a huge outdoor area, with large gardens to the rear complete with a BBQ, outdoor kitchen and plenty of furniture to recline on.
Inside, a games room boasts its own pool table, whilst elsewhere you'll find a TV room and a sound system and a grand dining table for everyone to eat together around.
Bathrooms, meanwhile, boast a roll-top bath and huge walk-in shower for the ultimate luxury.
Inside Albert House, the stunning Victorian mansion for rent in Headingley. / Image: AirBnB
One person said: "The house is amazing! Great location, perfect for a hen do and the prosecco and breakfast provided was such a great, unexpected bonus!"
A second wrote: "Beautiful large property suitable for a big family. You’ll love the games rooms and vast outdoor spaces.
"Huge bedrooms with comfy beds. We found the place clean and tidy, perfect for a family getaway."
"Lovely house, even bigger than anticipated," a third said.
"Weather was great so it was nice to be able to spend time making the most of the garden."
Another said: "Great location and fantastic house - we really enjoyed our weekend for my wife’s birthday and would recommend to anyone thinking of booking."
The staycation comes with a large garden too. / Images: Airbnb
The UK Aids Memorial Quilt is set to go on display across Wakefield this summer.
The quilt - consisting of 42 quilts and 23 individual panels, representing over 384 individuals affected by HIV and AIDS - will go on display at WX Wakefield from Thursday 4 to Sunday 7 June 2026.
All 42 quilts will be on display, with WX working in partnership with the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt Conservation Partnership.
Across the same weekend, selected individual panels will be displayed at different venues across the city including The Hepworth Wakefield, The Art House Wakefield, Theatre Royal Wakefield, Pontefract Castle and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Part of the world’s largest community art project, this is a huge opportunity for the city of Wakefield. The project started in the USA back in 1985 by activist Cleve Jones, commemorating friends, family and loved ones lost to AIDS.
Individual panels were then stitched together to create larger quilts, which were shown outdoors as a form of protest to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS.
Today, the quilt stands as a crucial reminder of those who were lost and of the continuing affect that HIV and AIDS has on the people of today.
At WX Wakefield, viewing the quilt is completely free and on Friday 5 June there will be a special late night opening up until 10:30pm to view the exhibition.
And on Saturday 6 June at 2:30pm, there will be a very special and poignant reading of the names of those commemorated on the quilt.
Featured image - UK AIDS Memorial Quilt, installation view at Tate Modern, June 2025. Photo: AM Hanson
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Leeds’ first frozen yoghurt bar is opening in Headingley this weekend
Clementine Hall
The frozen yoghurt craze is on its way to Leeds as Kefiyo is set to open in Headingley in just a few days.
It's a phenomenon that has caught the attention of the TikTok and Instagram girlies as of late, with frozen yoghurt bars popping up in Manchester and going viral online.
The ice cold sweet treat is supposedly 'healthy' and with a slogan of 'eat Clean. feel Light. live Better.' - this new spot in Leeds seems to be going down that route too.
Kefiyo will be opening in the old Sixes site on Ash Road in Headingley, and they've just announced that they'll be soft launching this Sunday 19 April 2026.
The space is already sporting a super cute pastel green and pink exterior, and it's exactly matching the aesthetic that you'd expect with froyo.
Kefiyo will offer a range of frozen yoghurt flavours with a whole bunch of toppings for you to customise to your tastebuds, as well as fresh acai bowls.
Situated slap bang in the centre of Headingley, we've got a feeling it'll be very busy with students on their way to their morning lecture or at night for those looking for a sweet treat that doesn't feel too naughty.
We'll keep you updated on more Kefiyo updates as and when we find out.
But in the meantime, you can keep an eye on their socials here. We'll see you soon for a scoop Leeds.
Georgina Pellant -
3rd August 2023 
