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Kirsty Allen Senior Writer
Kirsty Allen is a Senior Writer specialising in food, drink and things to do across the North of England. With over three years’ experience creating regional lifestyle and culture content, she has written hundreds of articles for Leeds-List, Manchester-List and Yorkshire-List since joining in 2022, regularly covering new openings, local guides and regional trends across Leeds, Manchester and Yorkshire.
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The Best Bank Holiday Weekend Events in & Around Leeds

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A portion of birria tacos with two Margaritas at Madre in Leeds

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The Best Places to Play Board Games in Leeds

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Sample the finest wares from Leeds’ top chefs with these inventive tasting menus.

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The Leeds City Challenge is open to students and recent graduates.

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The Best Places to Visit Within a Few Hours of Leeds

Planning a day trip from Leeds? Bookmark this list.

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It’s not too late to find somewhere special this Valentine’s Day.

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Where to Do Yoga in Leeds

Grab your mat and your water bottle, it’s time for yoga.

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Leeds is the stage for another huge international sporting event.

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If you’re looking for art in Leeds, these are the galleries to visit.

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