Right in the heart of Leeds sits a gorgeous, traditional canal boat that you can rent out on Airbnb for the ultimate city staycation experience.
Described as "a dreamy cross between a Gypsy Caravan and the Orient Express", 'Benedict' has been refurbished over the course of three years in a true labour of love.
Benedict is moored in Clarence Docks, not far from the city centre's best bars and restaurants / Image: Airbnb
Included in the listing is a bottle of prosecco to pop on arrival, with a range of romantic little drinking nooks to choose from - be you nestled at the bow, lit by a lantern, on top of the boat on its wooden deck (accessible by leap or ladder), or tucked up on the sofa under the bookcase.
You'll also be treated to some local, freshly made butter and a pint of milk and you're invited to help yourself to a rack of 15 bottles of wine which include some of the host's favourite drops - complete with tasting notes.
You'll be treated to some local, freshly made butter and a pint of milk by your host / Image: AIrbnbSnuggle up with a film in front of the log burner if you're feeling anti-social / Image: Airbnb
Inside, you'll find a sofa area with a TV and bookcase, a dining booth, a kitchen, and a bedroom, all carved out of reclaimed wood by a very clever Bazilian Cabinet maker called Gilberto.
Benedict boasts some absolutely stunning interiors, alongside a working log-burning stove that will prove a real treat on cooler city nights and is situated just a stone's throw from some of the best bars and restaurants in Leeds.
There's also a power shower, supplied by a 40l immersion tank for piping hot showers, and central heating throughout the boat.
The kitchen comes with all the pots and pans you'll need to cook up a storm / Image: AirbnbThe bedroom includes a full size double to offer the ultimate comfort / Image: Airbnb
All logs and coal are free to use, and the kitchen has a fridge freezer, gas cooker and all the pots and pans you'll need to cook up a storm if you fancy having a cosy night in.
Listed and available on Airbnb now, it's even dog-friendly so you can bring your furry companions with you. We're obsessed. If you're looking for a unique stay in Leeds, this is the place to be no doubt about it.
Check out the full listing and enquire about booking Benedict here.
Turnstile will headline the Halifax Piece Hall this summer, their only UK headline show.
The Grammy-winning hardcore group have just announced a very special show at historic venue the Halifax Piece Hall.
As part of the venue's huge summer season, Turnstile will take to the stage on Wednesday 26 August marking a whopping 41 shows at the Piece Hall's calendar so far.
The group pulled huge crowds at Glastonbury festival last year and scooped up two Grammy Awards earlier this month, using their platform to thank fans who "swung in the dark" with them.
Nicky Chance-Thompson MBE DL FRSA, CEO of The Piece Hall Trust, says: “2026 will see Turnstile playing at some of the world’s most iconic festivals and then here in Halifax at UK’s most iconic heritage venue.”
“We always aim to deliver for the full spectrum of music lovers in Calderdale and knowing how passionate our rock and metal community is, this gig will be off the scale – truly unmissable!”
Alongside Turnstile, Halifax Piece Hall will welcome the likes of Hollywood Vampires, Paul Weller, Bowling For Soup, Skunk Anansie, Garbage, Empire of the Sun, Sex Pistols, Mcfly, CMAT and Jimmy Eat World this summer. What a season it's going to be.
Baltimore’s hardcore heroes will head to West Yorkshire to play TK Maxx presents Live at The Piece Hall on Wednesday August 26.
Tickets go on sale this Friday 27 February at 10am, and you can get your tickets here.
Find out more about what's going on at the Halifax Piece Hall this summer here.
This iconic Leeds pub is selling 25p pints for the weekend alongside a 70’s-inspired menu
Clementine Hall
Whitelock's Ale House in Leeds are turning back the clocks for four days only.
Ever fancied giving time travel a go? Well now's your chance, as a historic Leeds pub are looking back to time gone by for the weekend.
Whitelock's Ale House are collaborating with Double Diamond beer, an iconic British pale ale made popular in the 70's and now somewhat having a resurgence.
From this Thursday 26 February until Sunday 1 March 2026, pints of Double Diamond will be available for just 25p.
Yep, you can't even get a Freddo for 25p these days let alone a cold, refreshing pint.
Guests will be able to grab their first pint of Double Diamond for 25p along with a nostalgic specials menu from the Whitelock's kitchen.
And if you know anything about their food, it's always class so this specials menu will be absolutely no exception.
The specials menu includes a french onion quiche, a coronation chicken sandwich, gammon, pineapple, egg and chips and to top it all off, a raspberry Swiss roll with custard.
You can get three courses for just £30 and you can either pre-order or order individually when you're there.
This is set to be a real blast from the past, so rally your mates together and prepare for a trip down memory lane and for what could be the cheapest pint of your life.
You can find out more and book your table at Whitelock's Ale House here.
Georgina Pellant -
10th August 2023 
