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Huge outdoor bar Thor’s Tipi is returning to Leeds next month

With 100 free drinks to the first customers

Daisy Jackson - 23rd April 2026

Good news, Leeds - Thor's Tipi will be back in town before you know it for its summer pop-up.

The popular outdoor bar will be bringing spritzes, pints, live music, themed events and more to City Square once again.

Always a must-visit spot during the Leeds Christmas Markets, in recent years Thor's Tipi has come back to Leeds for the summer months too.

And it's the same in 2026 - the iconic tipi will be reopening next month, promising a free drink to the first 100 people through the door on opening night.

They're promising draft pints from plenty of local brewery favourites, like Northern Monk, plus a dedicated spritz menu.

Stand-out serves will include the indulgent Dr Pepper Cocktail.

Underneath the canvas and spilling out onto the terrace, Leeds will be treated to a lively programme of entertainment, including free live music showcasing local talent every Thursday between 5.30pm and 7.30pm.

Thor's Tipi in Leeds in 2025

Cocktails at Thor's Tipi — Thor's Tipi in Leeds in 2025

Every Friday, there'll be a new series of themed nights, taking you from the Wild West to a Hawaiian lūʻau and even a summer Oktoberfest.

And for families, there'll be everything from family raves, craft tables, and table tennis in the pocket park.

Amanda Monaghan, director at THOR’S, said: "We can’t wait to be back on City Square with our fire pits, ice-cold pints and giant glitter balls! We promise a summer of fun for all."

Thor's Tipi opens at City Square in Leeds on 14 May from 5pm, and will run until 31 August.

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A whopping 23,000 children have taken part in a record-breaking schools cricket day in Yorkshire today

Daisy Jackson A whopping 23,000 children have taken part in a record-breaking schools cricket day in Yorkshire today

A whopping 23,000 children have taken part in a record-breaking schools cricket day in Yorkshire today

History has been made today, with a staggering 23,000 children picking up a cricket bat for the biggest single day of cricket participation the country has ever seen.

The biggest-ever Schools Cricket Day has taken place across England and Wales today to mark the 50 day countdown to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup, which will take place at Headingley Cricket Ground in June.

Thousands of children from 125 schools across the region have taken part in some form of cricket activity, whether it’s their first time bowling or they were taking part in a competitive match.

It marks a major milestone on the road to this summer’s tournament, which will kick off at Edgbaston on 12 June before heading to Headingley Cricket Ground for five fixtures from 13 June.

The celebrations today have seen Australia and Yorkshire County Cricket Club (YCCC) star Jess Jonassen playing her part in the celebrations at Morley Cricket Club in Leeds, where there was a dedicated session for more than 50 lucky children.

Alongside lessons and activities, schoolteachers received training to help them become cricket ‘activators’, empowering them to bring cricket to their local communities in the long term.

The day also featured bespoke resources and games created by the ICC’s global charity partner, UNICEF, through its “Rights in Play” programme.

Schools Cricket Day is part of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)’s ambitions to use the tournament to inspire the next generation of girls to play cricket.

This year alone, through various initiatives and programmes, the ECB is aiming to see 500,000 women and girls playing cricket, 300 women taking up key leadership roles within the game’s administration, and 500 Champions of Change created as part of the Young Cricket Collective, which will empower young girls to volunteer and make change at their local cricket clubs.

A whopping 23,000 children have taken part in a record-breaking schools cricket day in Yorkshire today

Australia and Yorkshire CCC star, Jess Jonassen, who attended the event said: “I can’t wait for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup coming to England, and Headingley, in just 50 days' time.

“Playing in international tournaments like ICC World Cups was always my goal as I was moving through the ranks back home, and initiatives like today are so important to inspire the next generation of cricketers.

“Major tournaments can have such a powerful legacy and today’s School Cricket Day is a pivotal step towards encouraging more girls and boys, across Yorkshire and the entire country, to pick up a bat and ball and fall in love with the sport.”

Gemma Barton, ECB Head of Strategic Growth, said: “Moments like this show how the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup is shaping the future of the game.

“Every girl and boy inspired to pick up a bat and ball today can see how inclusive, welcoming and fun cricket is.

“It’s not just about the summer ahead, it’s about what comes next: more girls playing, more teams growing, and more people feeling like they belong in the game.”

Tickets for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 are selling fast - you can get yours for Leeds HERE.

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Buckle Up Cowgirl – A rodeo bar has opened in Leeds, with a mechanical bull inside

Here's one you don't hear every day - a new rodeo bar has opened in Leeds city centre, complete with a mechanical bull you can ride.

Buckle Up Cowgirl is set to become the hottest night out in Leeds for country music fans, anyone who loves a silly activity with their cocktails, and American sports lovers too.

Taking over a spot on Millennium Square, the brand-new bar is the first rodeo bar in West Yorkshire (no great surprise there).

It's promising 'wide rides, good times, and long nights', with country anthems blasting round the clock.

Inside Buckle Up Cowgirl, you can expect cowboy hats aplenty, Nashville-inspired cocktails, and a full-on rodeo bull.

There'll be line dancing sessions on Thursdays and and Sundays so you can grapevine to your heart's content in front of a decorative Harley Davidson bike.

Inside Buckle Up Cowgirl

Inside Buckle Up Cowgirl

They’ll also be showing American sports on the big screens (which isn't easy to find in Leeds), with NFL Sundays every week.

And it wouldn't be a new bar opening without a photo booth, so they've got one of those too.

Buckle Up Cowgirl is opening on 24 April, so grab a whiskey on the rocks and get ready to saddle up.

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