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
Leeds City Council has confirmed that work to stabilise buildings on Lower Kirkgate is set to begin later this month, with repairs expected to take around 20 weeks to complete.
Back in 2024, Lower Kirkgate in Leeds city centre was closed following the partial collapse of a building, leaving one of the city's oldest streets inaccessible.
Since then, the street has remained closed while plans were developed to address the structural issues affecting the buildings.
Now, almost two years after the initial incident, the council has confirmed that a contractor has been appointed to carry out the work.
The buildings are privately owned, but Leeds City Council says it will step in to carry out the stabilisation work to prevent further deterioration and protect the historic properties.
Image: The Hoot Leeds
A spokesperson for Leeds City Council said: “We are pleased that, following months of careful planning and preparation, we are now in a position to begin stabilising these privately owned buildings.
“A contract has been awarded for the work, which is scheduled to get under way later this month and is expected to take around 20 weeks to complete.
“It should be stressed that the situation on Lower Kirkgate is not of the council's making, with the owners of the buildings allowing their condition to deteriorate over many years and then failing to take the necessary steps to address the resultant structural issues.
“By stepping in and carrying out this work itself, the council will be able to arrest the deterioration of important heritage assets on one of Leeds’s oldest streets. As always, we thank the local community for their continued patience and support.”
Further details about the work, including when the street may be able to reopen, have not yet been confirmed.
Canadian rock legends Nickelback announce Leeds gig on huge world arena tour
Clementine Hall
Nickelback announce world arena tour in support of their new album - and they're coming to Leeds.
The Canadian rockers will be bringing their biggest hits as well brand-new music to arenas around the world.
Formed in Hanna, Alberta, the band made up of Chad Kroeger, Ryan Peake, Mike Kroeger and Daniel Adair, have sold nearly 65 million albums worldwide.
Best known for rock anthems including Rockstar, Photograph and How You Remind Me, Nickelback have built up a huge global following over the course of their career.
The upcoming tour will see the band celebrate their new album, Everything Under The Sun, and they'll be kicking off the UK leg of the tour right here in Leeds at the First Direct Bank Arena.
The tour follows their record-setting Get Rollin' world tour, and will once again take them to venues across North America, Europe, and Australia.
The group have sold nearly 65 million albums worldwide, and achieved billions of streams across digital platforms.
Their new album will be released at the end of the month on Friday 30 October, so you'll have plenty of time to get to know their new tracks before they come to Leeds on Saturday 22 May 2027.
They'll be supported on the tour by Don Broco, an English four-piece featuring Rob Damiani, Simon Delaney, Tom Doyle and Matt Donnelly. Known for their genre-defying sound and dynamic approach to modern rock.
Nickelback 2027 UK Tour Dates in full
22 May - Leeds First Direct Bank Arena
24 May - London The O2
28 May - Birmingham Utility Arena
1 June - Glasgow Ovo Hydro
2 June - Manchester Co-op Live
Tickets for Nickelback at the Leeds First Direct Arena go on sale next Friday 16 October and you can get yours HERE.
Georgina Pellant -
3rd August 2023 
