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Hyde Park Picture House is hosting ‘pay what you can’ cinema screenings for families

Sophie Smith Sophie Smith - 5th September 2023

Introducing... Hyde & Seek.

Having recently reopened following a long development project, Hyde Park Picture House is continuing to bask in its new updated facade - and with the grand reopening came plenty of local offerings for the whole community to get involved in.

Including Hyde & Seek, a family-friendly 'pay what you can' event running every weekend from 11am.

Cinema showings are every Saturday and Sunday at 11am, and cover classics like 101 Dalmatians and The Wizard of Oz right through to modern favourites like Frozen and The Spiderwick Chronicles.

All visits to Hyde & Seek, the family-friendly matinee performances are all 'pay what you can' so that everyone can join in, regardless of income.

Hyde Park Picture House outlines a sliding scale from zero to £8 depending on your own financial situation and gives all cinema-goers the choice to decide which of the following statements best suits their needs.

£0I struggle to meet my basic needs.
£2I just about cover my basic needs.
£4I can cover my basic needs.
£6I comfortably meet my basic needs.
£8I have expendable income and financial security.

Around once a month, each session comes with a craft-making option too, taking place thirty minutes before the screening.

Hyde Park Picture House provides all the art supplies you need, and each design is chosen to be suitable for most ages and abilities. Previous examples include ghosts and wreath making, as well as creating your own dinosaur with Amazing Creations.

paper drawings of dinosaurs on a table.
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Hyde Park Picture House says: "Cultural spaces can feel intimidating. This can be especially so for younger people who are just starting to explore the world. We also know that as a historic venue the grand features which for many people are a reason to love the Picture House, can also feel unfamiliar and scary for others."

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To find out more, including to book yourself a space at the next Hyde & Seek, visit the Hyde Park Picture House website here.

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Famous Leeds restaurant receives £500,000 investment ahead of landmark refurbishment

Clementine Hall Clementine Hall

One of Yorkshire's most celebrated restaurants, The Box Tree, has announced a £500,000 investment in the future of the business.

Set within one of Ilkley's oldest buildings, The Box Tree is a renowned restaurant that has been a defining name in British fine dining since 1962.

Originally a 1720 stone farmhouse, The Box Tree became one of the North's most celebrated restaurants, earning two Michelin stars in 1977 and establishing a legacy shaped by chefs including the one and only Marco Pierre White.

And now, The Box Tree is heading in a brand-new direction having received a £500,000 investment.

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From August, the restaurant will temporarily close before reopening on early September, unveiling a new dining experience that honours more than 60 years of heritage and history.

The refurbishment will be led by award-winning interior designers Studio Two, who's work is known for creating spaces that are both timeless and individual.

Alongside the refreshed interiors, guests can look forward to an enhanced dining experience, where every element has been thoughtfully considered to complement Head Chef, Brayden Davies' modern approach to British cuisine.

But before closing its doors for refurbishment, The Box Tree will present The Box Tree: Eras – a limited four-week dining series celebrating defining moments from the restaurant's culinary journey.

Head Chef, Brayden Davies said: "The Box Tree has an incredible history, and before we begin the next chapter, we wanted to take the opportunity to celebrate everything that has come before it.

"The Eras dinners are inspired by the chefs, dishes and moments that have shaped the restaurant over the decades, while reflecting where we are today. At the same time, we're incredibly excited about what's ahead. This investment is a huge vote of confidence in The Box Tree and allows us to create a
dining experience that reflects where we are today while respecting everything that makes this restaurant so special."

Read more: A slice of New York has arrived in Leeds – and the pizzas are 18 inches wide

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10 of the best beer gardens, rooftops and terraces in Leeds

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Summer is here and the sun has got its hat on, so there's only one place for it.

It's not often that it's hot enough to sit outside and enjoy a cold, crisp pint here in England.

So when it is, we've got to take advantage of it and spend as much time as possible basking in that sweet sunshine.

We've chosen 10 of our favourite beer gardens and rooftop bars for you to gather with your mates, have a couple pints and soak up those rays. Just promise us you won't forget your suncream.

Green Room

36 Wellington St, LS1 2DE

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Whether it be a weekday or weekend, Green Room's sprawling roof terrace right in the centre of town is always busy and buzzing with an electric atmosphere.

Here you'll find pints from local breweries, cocktails, spritzes as well as live DJs and foodie popups.

Waterlane Boathouse

Canal Wharf, Holbeck, Leeds LS11 5PS

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Fancy a pint with a lovely chilled atmosphere and relaxing canal side views? Waterlane Boathouse is the one for you.

There's plenty of seats in their beer garden meaning you won't be waiting long if it's full, and there's always some banging drink offers on too so you can get more booze for your buck.

Belgrave Music Hall

Cross Belgrave St, LS2 8JP

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Now this one is an absolute classic, especially for the students - but all for good reason.

Their rooftop terrace offers plenty of spaces for large groups around painted picnic benches, parasols and pergolas cover the immediate sunlight so that basking in the heat is manageable without having to keep your sunnies on all afternoon. You've have to walk a fair amount of steps to get to the top though, but it's well worth it.

The Original Oak

2 Otley Rd, Headingley, LS6 2DG

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The Original Oak in Headingley is a favourite for all ages, but if you’re a student looking for some sports action, you’ll feel quite at home at this Otley Run stop.

You can catch the latest Leeds United games throughout the rest of the season in the sunlight as the pub shows all the sports on their huge outdoor TV screen and you can bet that there will be plenty of space for you to join the crowd.

Headrow House

19a The Headrow, LS1 6PU

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Just like Belgrave, Headrow House has a rooftop beer garden that offers panoramic city views.The beer garden is decked out with greenery between the picnic benches and truly does offer an intimate hiding place from the city centre down below.

They've also always got some great DJs playing, so if you're looking for a spot to transition from day to night - this is the one.

Whitelock's Ale House

Turk's Head Yard, LS1 6HB

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Leeds' oldest pub, Whitelock's Ale House, is tucked away off Briggate at Turk's Head Yard. Here you'll find a gorgeous terrace with wooden booths that are decorated with festoon lighting and covers for if the heavens open. Which let's be honest, is a regular occurance.

Beck and Call

Stainbeck Rd, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 2NP

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Nestled in lovely Chapel Allerton, the Beck and Call is a proper family pub with a sprawling beer garden. No frills, great drinks and plenty of room to soak up the sun. What more could you want?

A Nation of Shopkeepers

26-27 Cookridge St, LS2 3AG

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Nation of Shopkeepers' beer garden is one of the worst kept secrets in Leeds, but given it's a full courtyard's worth of outdoor drinking space right in the heart of the city, it's not exactly a surprise that everyone loves drinking here.

Serving up food and drink into the early hours basking in the sun trap or sheltering from a midday shower under the umbrella and pergola, this is an ideal day drinking spot for all weather in Leeds.

Piglove by the River

Clarence Rd, LS10 1EE

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If you're a real beer fan, then get yourself to Piglove Brewery where just outside of town you'll find a sunny oasis that'll have you feeling like you're outside of Leeds entirely.

Their riverside taproom right next to the River Aire features riverside benches for the sunny days and a heated indoor area for the rainier ones, open from Wednesday to Sunday. 

White Cloth Hall

27 Crown Street, LS2 7DA

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Leeds' newest all-day drinking and dining destination, White Cloth Hall, has a lovely sun-drenched terrace for you to enjoy. This is a fab spot if you fancy some fabulous street food, from Mexican tacos and steak sandwiches to charcuterie boards and fluffy focaccia pizza slices.

The drinks are also class too, with a great wine list and plenty of expertly crafted cocktails to choose from.

Read more: Dishoom announces official opening date for new Leeds restaurant

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