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Wizu Workspace – the co-working community inspiring the north

Co-working never looked so good.

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Offering work-ready space in nine prime central locations, Wizu is the perfect working environment home-from-home.

Sometimes working from home can feel quite lonely and isolating, there's no doubt that being around like-minded people can help to inspire creativity and increase motivation.

This is where Wizu steps in. The company, who are a leading Flexible Workspace specialist in the North, was founded in 2016 and fuelled by countless cups of Yorkshire Tea, has been paving the way for flexible workspaces ever since.

A co-working room inside a Wizu Workspace.
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And we really mean it when we say flexible - whether you're after a fully serviced office for your team, a hotdesk in the co-working area or a private meeting room - there's a workspace to suit you best.

Part time or full time, short-term or long-term contract, the lovely team are there to help you find the best option for your business.

With nine centrally located buildings in prime locations, a Wizu workspace is never too far away making it the perfect spot to connect with colleagues in a meeting room or base up for an hour or two during your busy day.

Inside a Wizu workspace.
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On Ludgate Hill just opposite one of the city's most iconic landmarks, Leeds Kirkgate Market, is The Leeming Building. A unique and showstopping space which combines period features and contemporary design - just basing your business here will add instant credibility.

Looking to make an impression? Then allow the Gothic inspired revival arches of 46 Park Place to be your companies front door. An impressive space with beautiful boutique interiors surrounded by artisan coffee shops, after-work bars and cafes - this is a spot you'll want to stick around at even after working hours.

A meeting room with yellow wallpaper.
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On Park Cross Street you'll find Number Thirty Two, a modern clean space that is right in the bustling heart of the city centre. And just four minutes away from Leeds train station too, it's simply a no-brainer.

Looking to be a little bit further out of the city centre? No problem. Located just outside of Horsforth is Richmond House, surrounded by beautiful green space and landscapes you're sure to feel your energy rising in an instant.

On the doorstep of the lovely Park Square is Park Court, a stylish space in the centre of Leeds' financial district which boasts bright, airy and modern interiors.

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Gone are the days of dull white walls and fluorescent office lighting too, their beautiful uplifting spaces are enough to inspire creativity in an instant. Expect colourful walls, soft furnishings, comfy chairs and plenty of greenery to make you feel right at home.

There's also a huge list of perks included in your workspace from super fast internet, showers, bicycle storage, 24 hour access and our personal favourite, unlimited tea and Darkwoods coffee to fuel you through the day.

A friendly team are on hand to greet you and help you with any queries you may have, so your business can thrive the way you'd like it to.

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With regular events for members including pizza nights and free breakfasts, it's the perfect opportunity to network and interact with your new Wizu working community.

With five of the nine locations in Leeds city centre, and four others across the North of England - Wizu currently boast 250,000 sq ft in total of tailor made workspace and are still growing.

To take a look for yourself and to find the best Wizu workspace for you, visit their website.

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Take a look inside the huge Tulip Festival that’s just opened in Yorkshire with over one million tulips

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Farmer Copley's Tulip Festival is back and it's just as beautiful as we remember.

Spring has officially sprung and with it, so does Farmer Copley's iconic Tulip Festival that officially opened last Sunday.

Based in West Yorkshire, nestled between Pontefract and Featherstone, the Copley family really know how to get you feeling ready for the season ahead.

Just moments after entering the festival, we can assure you that winter will feel like a distant memory.

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Spanning over 8 acres, Jack and the team have planted over 600,00 tulip bulbs consisting of 100+ different varieties of all shapes and colours that arrived directly from the Netherlands.

In addition to the 500,000 planted last year, that means there's over one million tulips to enjoy - now that is pretty impressive if you ask us.

Varieties include Carnaval de Rio, Tom Pouce, Gavota, Lily Flowering Mix, Blushing Appledorn, Wedding Dress and Rodolfo.

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The festival includes five sections that have been split by 5 metre walkways enabling the best customer interaction in the field.

There's two dedicated pick your own areas where a mix of bulbs have been planted to ensure that visitors have a wide range of tulips to explore, pick from and create the perfect bunch of tulips. How lovely is that?

Of course there's plenty of photo opportunities, fairground rides and a bar to enjoy the view with a tipple or two.

This really is the perfect family-friendly day out and with the weather looking gorgeous (for now), we'd take the opportunity to see the tulips looking their best whilst you can.

The festival is on until Sunday 3 May 2026, with tickets starting from just £9.

To find out more and to book your ticket, take a look at Farmer Copleys website. We'll see you in the tulip fields.

Read more: Behind the doors of a former church that has been renovated into a beautiful home in North Yorkshire

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Leeds has been crowned one of the best cities in the UK for student nightlife

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Our city is bursting at the seems with brilliant late night venues for students, but now it’s officially been confirmed.

And it's all down to accommodation provider Canvas who analysed key nightlife factors such as drink prices, the number and ratings of venues, and local safety scores to reveal the best cities in the UK for a night out.

If you've got Leeds as your student city of choice then you're in for a brilliant three years, as we ranked number four in the top ten list. Get in. 

Leeds has a whopping 325 venues and a strong 4.40 average rating, drink prices are relatively affordable drinks with a pint costing an average of a fiver and soft drinks at £1.71.

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Leeds also came out with a solid safety score of 47.28, so it's fair to say Leeds it’s a well-rounded option for students.Bath took the top spot with 10 venues per 10,000 people and an impressive average rating of 4.45 stars.

Coming in second, Manchester boasts the highest number of bars and clubs overall, with 606 venues, 15 for every 10,000 people and a strong average rating of 4.37 stars and a pint costing slightly less than Bath at £5.50.

In third place was Newcastle and in fifth place was York. It's safe to say that the North dominated the top spots, and rightly so.

The top ten best cities for student nightlife in the UK are:

  1. Bath
  2. Manchester
  3. Newcastle
  4. Leeds
  5. York
  6. Coventry
  7. Sheffield
  8. Glasgow
  9. Edinburgh
  10. Leicester

Right come on then, who fancies a night out?

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