Everything you could possibly want from a mate or date night, all under one roof.
Located less than half an hour from Leeds city centre you'll find one of Yorkshire's favourite hangout spots to eat-drink-play and everything in between.
Regardless of whether you're looking for an activity to fill a rainy day with the kids; a first or fiftieth date or just a treat that'll keep every single one of your mates entertained, when we say there's plenty to do here - we really do mean it.
There are plenty of choices to fill your day, including screen treats, bowling feats and loads of places for eats. Take your chances in the escape room and see if you can beat the clock or try a round of crazy golf before ending the day with cocktails- the combinations really are endless.
Catching a movie is a must at Cineworld. Grab the obligatory popcorn and unwind with the latest blockbuster movie or experience the world’s first multi-projection immersive cinema auditorium where the 270-degree viewing experience surrounds you in your seat!
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For those looking for something different, the 4DX cinema is revolutionising the experience and brings special effects like wind, fog and scents into screen- and that’s before you've experienced the high-tech motion seats that truly immerse you in the movie.
If you fancy yourself as a bit of an escape artist, or just want the opportunity to test out your detective skills, The Escapologist is the perfect activity for all ages. Take on one of their four escape rooms and follow it up with one of their delicious mocktails or cocktails in the beautiful bar area – there is even Harry Potter potions for the kids.
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There's also plenty of adventures for aspiring Tiger Woods': expect two types of crazy golf, try out 4D glow-in-the-dark Adventure Golf or travel back in time to the pre-historic age at Volcano Falls just watch out for the giant T-Rex.
If that's not enough, there's Gravity Aerial Adventures, Urban Climbing Walls and Trampoline Park; Laser Zone; Snozone; Tenpin Bowling; ImmotionVR and the FunStation games arcade.
Food and Drink offerings
There are some seriously exciting foodie options here too.
For the ultimate burger feast, look no further than Friday's Ultimate Cheese Dipper Burger, it's basically two beef burger patties piled high with a huge gooey offering of cheese, bacon and even some mozzarella sticks between three burger buns.
The Ultimate Cheese Dipper Burger from Fridays. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
Those looking for the perfect sharing board to end an intimate evening will be drooling over the Ask Italian selection.
Expect cured meats alongside a selection of cheeses and a huge burrata for picking alongside other authentic Italian favourites like pizzas, pastas and salads aplenty.
Antipasti Sharing Board from Ask Italian / Image: The Hoot Leeds
Round off your meal with a dessert from sweet-tooth specialists, Heavenly Desserts.
Whilst Nutella and strawberry on pancakes is that classic sweet treat combo and the perfect end to the week, there's also cookie dough served with milk chocolate sauce and vanilla gelato or a full menu of signature waffles, cheesecake and crumble to choose from- all of which come highly recommended.
Chocolate Crepe from Heavenly Desserts. / Image: The Hoot Leeds
If these options aren't enough to satisfy your chosen company, there's still almost 20 different places to grab a bite to eat or drink away the evening at the likes of Bella Italia, Burger King, Dominos, Five Guys, Nando's, Pizza Express, Pollo to Go, Taco Bell and Wetherspoons.
How to get there
Xscape Yorkshire is in Castleford, less than half an hour from Leeds city centre, making it an accessible option for commuters to access day and night, and escape the bustle of the city centre with ease.
If you're driving, leave the M62 at Junction 32 and follow the Xscape signs, you can see the image for car parking spots highlighted in yellow with the overflow carpark highlighted in green.
Follow the dotted line to find parking. / Image: Xscape Yorkshire
At the main roundabout directly in front of the Centre take the 4th exit for our Main Car Park. Postcode WF10 4TA. Car parks highlighted in yellow (overflow green).
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Inside the new Leeds craft shop where you can make your own phone cases, water bottles, and notepads
A new crafting paradise has opened in Leeds city centre, right in time for the summer holidays.
Happy Hour Workshop has already been a smash hit over in Greater Manchester, and now owner Lili has brought her playful and creative business over to Queens Arcade.
The brand-new, sunny yellow crafting destination has walls absolutely crammed with colourful supplies, with a big focus on the current trend of cream gel DIY.
The level of customisation here will send an indecisive person into a tailspin.
First you can choose the item you want to customise, whether it’s a mirror, a claw clip, a pencil case, a handheld fan, a phone case, a water bottle, a notepad, or just about any other useful item you can think of.
Then you’re let loose with a bowl and dream, to peruse the many, many drawers of colourful charms you can add to your chosen product.
There are literally thousands of charms - food items like hot dogs and ice cream cones; characters like Labubus and Minions; and adorable motifs like bows and rainbows.
The wall of craft suppliesThousands of charms to choose fromYou can customise a glass tumblerOr make a notepadOwner Lili outside Happy Hour Workshop Leeds
You could spell out your name with bubble letters, make a whole buffet’s worth of fake food items, design yourself a beautiful garden, or create a new world for the K-Pop Demon Hunters.
Your final step before heading to your craft station is to choose a colour cream gel, which you can pipe onto your item like icing a cake before wedging your charms into place.
As well as the charms, Happy Hour Workshop is offering other crafting experiences like bracelet making, money box painting, paint by numbers, slime making, and loads more to come.
You’ll find it at 9 Queens Arcade and it’s open now.
Pints of Knowledge, Callum Campbell’s fastest-growing event, is coming to Leeds city centre this summer
Clementine Hall
The pub night that's packing out venues across the UK is coming to Leeds.
Let us introduce you to Pints of Knowledge, a phenomenon founded by Callum Campbell that has built a social media following of more than 160,000 people.
This is different to your average night out, it's a chance to meet new people and spark interesting conversation all in the relaxing surroundings of a pub.
The event has attracted thousands to its unique mix of expert talks, conversation and community in pubs across the UK.
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And if you're looking to get in on the action then you're in luck, because Pints of Knowledge is arriving at The Wardrobe on Sunday 9 August.
So, what can you expect? From landmark legal history and the hidden pressures behind big systems to the evolving language of gaslighting and radical cinema, Sunday's Leeds programme will demonstrate exactly why Pints of Knowledge has struck such a chord with audiences across the UK.
Founder Callum Campbell, who has spent more than a decade producing live events across Britain, said bringing the concept to Leeds was the natural next step - and we're so happy he thought so.
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He said: "I've always wanted to bring Pints of Knowledge to more cities across England, and Leeds has such a strong appetite for ideas and conversation. Watching this grow has been amazing, and I can't wait to bring it here.
"As more people look for experiences beyond a traditional night out, Pints of Knowledge offers something different: expert speakers, thought-provoking conversations and the chance to meet new people, all in the relaxed surroundings of a pub.
"People still love going to the pub, but they're looking for more from the experience. Pints of Knowledge is about hearing incredible stories, asking questions, meeting interesting people and leaving having learned something new."
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The Pints of Knowledge programme at The Wardrobe will look like this:
12pm - Human rights lawyer Mahnoor Omer presents '10 Legal Cases that Changed History'.
2pm - Georgina Shute asks 'Why billion-pound systems are built by people who can't finish their to-do lists'.
4pm - Isobel Logan explores 'Gaslighting: The Evolution of a Concept Across Art, Relationships and Politics'.
6pm - Angelos Koutsourakis will examine 'Third Cinema, The Global South & Climate Change'.
Campbell added: "One hour you can be unpacking landmark legal cases, the next you're hearing about the psychology behind gaslighting, before finishing the day exploring cinema and climate change. That's what makes Pints of Knowledge different.
"This is just the beginning. We've seen an incredible response across the UK, and we're excited to build on that by bringing Pints of Knowledge to more cities across the country.”
Pints of Knowledge takes place at The Wardrobe in Leeds on Sunday 9 August, and you can get your tickets here.
Sophie Smith -
28th June 2022 
