Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Wentworth Castle, The Piece Halls and more...
National Lottery ticket holders will be able to visit some of Leeds’ , and indeed Yorkshire's best known museums as part of the National Lottery Open Week. Celebrate the staggering £30 million raised by the National Lottery players for ‘good causes’ every week.
You can use a National Lottery ticket, Scratchcard or Instant Win Game to gain entry at select venues across the UK from Saturday 18 March - Sunday 26 March 2023- and naturally it's a great way to celebrate Mother's Day and head out with the family for less.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
West Bretton, Wakefield | Free entry to YSP
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Discover: A leading international centre for modern and contemporary sculpture over in Wakefield with over 100 modern and contemporary artworks- including work from Barbara Hepworth, Henry Moore, and Ai Weiwei.
Discover: The only Grade 1 listed landscape in South Yorkshire - a huge estate with two castles and gardens, and fascinating history of fierce family rivalry.
Discover: A 17th century manor house overlooking the River Aire used for filming the 1992 movie Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights and 2017 BBC TV series Gunpowder.
Theoffer: Free entry Running on select dates, 18–22 March, 25–26 March
Sharrowvale Road, Sheffield | Monday 24 March 12-2pm
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Discover: Sheffield Mind Magpies Project showcase event is an opportunity to learn about the important work of the non-profit, gain an understanding of Hoarding and how it can affect those that live with it.
One of Leeds' most iconic brands is expanding with two city centre openings.
Coffee lovers, you're going to love this one.
North Star Coffee Roasters are one of the early pioneers of specialty coffee in the North of England and among the UK’s first B Corp-certified coffee roasters.
They've been keeping the people of Leeds awake since 2013, and you'll find their coffee across the country as well as at their current city centre locations.
One of their brand-new locations inside the Victoria Quarter will be opening next Monday 1 June.
Their new kiosk will be located outside Jo Malone London and marks the brand’s third site in Leeds.
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To celebrate the launch, North Star will be giving away 50 free coffees a day from Tuesday 2 June until Friday 5 June - a total of 200 free drinks across the opening week. Customers will be able to claim any coffee from the menu, with one free drink per person available on a first come, first served basis, each day.
Their other new site is expected to be on Great George Street, and we'll keep you updated with any news on that one as and when we know more.
Speaking about the opening, Holly Kragiopoulos, Co-founder of North Star, said: “Opening a third site in the centre of Leeds feels incredibly special for us. Leeds has always been at the heart of North Star, so being able to bring our coffee into Victoria Quarter is a huge milestone.
"We wanted to celebrate by giving something back to the city and welcoming both loyal regulars and new customers with free coffee throughout our opening week.”
Thor’s Tipi chosen as the new operator to create a ‘distinctly Yorkshire’ Leeds Christmas Market 2026
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Leeds City Council has appointed Thor's tipi as the new operator of Leeds Christmas Market 2026 on City Square.
We hate to mention the C word in May... especially in the midst of a heatwave, but just bare with us on this one.
The beloved Leeds Christmas Market will have a new operator this year, as creators of pop-up seasonal bars Thor's Tipi have been given the responsibility by Leeds City Council.
So, what's going to be different?
Thor's tipi will create a ‘distinctly Yorkshire’ retail, craft and food market which celebrates Leeds identity.
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The market will feature a Yorkshire based line-up, full of popular local names and Leeds street food legends and a series of cabins will also be reserved for local craft businesses and emerging artisans.
Alongside plenty of shopping and eating options, the Christmas Market will become a full-on-festive experience for visitors. There will be winter games and karaoke huts in an Alpine Lodge, the original THOR’S tipi - complete with its signature firepit seating area, free live music from local artists, school choirs & community performances throughout the season.
There will also be a host of family-friendly events, including a ‘Leeds Night Before Christmas’ trail, family raves and free craft tables.
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Amanda Monaghan, Director of THOR’S tipi, said: "This is our eleventh year in Leeds and we’re super excited to bring the most beautiful Christmas Market to City Square! We’re especially looking forward to speaking with local traders about how we can showcase their talents. Get in touch if you’d like to be involved! We’d love to have you on-board.”
Councillor Salma Arif, Leeds City Council's executive member for economy, said: "We're delighted that Leeds will be welcoming a Christmas market again this year with a new look and that visitors will once again have the chance to experience the wonders of the festive season at the heart of the city centre.”
“As always, the council is committed to working with partners and providers to bring high quality and exciting events to the city. We know Christmas is always a special time in Leeds, and this year is set to be a memorable one."
Sophie Smith -
8th March 2023 
