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The 10 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Leeds, England
Leeds, a city in West Yorkshire, England, was one of the leading centers of industry in Victorian England. The Leeds City Museum is a great place to brush up on local history, and many TripAdvisor travelers say no visit to town is complete without exploring the Royal Armouries. You’ll also find lovely parks and a lively restaurant scene, with many eateries specializing in international cuisine.
Restaurants in Leeds
1. Emmerdale Village Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,580 reviews
Emmerdale has had its fair share of drama over the years: plane crashes, helicopter disasters, armed robberies, shootings, explosions, deadly storms, and now YOU can explore behind the scenes at the spectacular village location in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Weekends only, March - October. Limited tickets, pre-booking essential.
2. Hyde Park Picture House
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5.0 based on 444 reviews
Established in 1914, the Hyde Park Picture House is one of the UK's oldest cinemas. The Grade II listed building features gas lighting, an ornate balcony, comfy red chairs, operational 35mm projectors and a small snack kiosk. It shows the best independent, classic and award winning cinema from around the world, as well as family films every Saturday at 12noon and regular Baby screenings on Wednesdays at 11am. Please check website for upcoming listings.
3. Cottage Road Cinema
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5.0 based on 194 reviews
Reviewed By Leedstraveller66 - Leeds, United Kingdom
Old fashioned cinema experience in the heart of Headingley. Friendly staff and reasonably priced refreshments. What's not to like?
4. Live For Today Adventures - Hazlewood Castle
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5.0 based on 915 reviews
'Live For Today' is a well know quote used by many that means living life to the full! Here at our Hazlewood Castle Venue (one of three in the north) we offer a great range of activities that are perfect for a group party, kids parties and simple days out! Activities on offer; Quad Biking, Paintballing, Archery, Orienteering, Bushcraft, Laser Tag and Air Rifle Shooting Our instructors are truly unique and have been hand-picked over the years, they are able to provide the best experience possible in a safe environment.
5. Tick Tock Unlock
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5.0 based on 1,815 reviews
Tick Tock Unlock is an exciting live escape game designed for groups of 3-6 people. You only have one goal: escape from the room in 60 minutes by solving a series of puzzles, unraveling clues, and working together as a team to reveal secrets hidden in plain sight. Are you ready to put your wits to the test?
Reviewed By Twissie23 - Leeds, United Kingdom
Three of us did the Alice in Wonderland game yesterday. We were met on time at our given meeting place by our lovely games master Sophie and escorted to the secret location. Sophie gave us a comprehensive health and safety talk and introduced us to the game. We thoroughly enjoyed the game despite failing to escape (only just). Don’t want to say too much about the game itself and spoil the surprise for those who haven’t done it, but the clues were varied and some were quite challenging. We laughed at ourselves most of the way through the hour especially when Sophie had to give us clues. I liked it that the door we went into the game was left unlocked for safety reasons. Communication was via a television screen that, when not displaying requested clues, had a clock counting down the time left in the game. All in all - a very entertaining game, by a well run and professional games company. We’ll be back for more.
6. Our Handmade Collective
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5.0 based on 128 reviews
Our Handmade Collective is a handmade, handpicked gift shopping experience comprising of over 70 local designer makers and crafters working together to bring you a treasure trove of the highest quality unique handmade items for every and any gift you are looking for. We're open 7 days a week for your handmade gift shopping needs. WE'RE NOW A DOUBLE AWARD WINNING SHOP! We've been voted the 'Best Place to Treat Yourself' and the 'Best Place to Shop in Leeds' in the Leeds Love Affair Independent awards and we have our beautiful shiny trophies proudly on display!
Reviewed By NatalieR194 - Sheffield, United Kingdom
The shop is wonderful and you will find something in there for even the most awkward of friends! Great to support both independent makers and a wonderful independent store in a beautiful part of Leeds - a must for any shopping trip to the city or online if you prefer to shop from your sofa ????
7. The East Village
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5.0 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By manc_emm - Manchester, United Kingdom
I really like it in here, great atmosphere and good drinks. Plus cocktails that you don’t have to pay an arm and a leg for! Happy hour deals are great and would recommend the Wednesday pub quiz!
8. Locked In Games
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5.0 based on 1,061 reviews
Locked in Games is Leeds ULTIMATE Live Escape Game. Use your inner detective to solve plenty of challenging puzzles and escape within the hour. With 6 uniquely themed rooms to choose from, all you need to worry about is who you will bring with you to escape.
Reviewed By kevinbjelk
A great hour of family fun at Locked In Games in Leeds. Our second visit here - as good as the first visit. Staff are very welcoming, friendly and helpful. Strongly recommend a visit here if you haven't been before.
9. Quirky Ales
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5.0 based on 35 reviews
Quirky Ales is a small independent craft brewery based in Garforth (8 miles East of Leeds). The Quirky Ales tap room is open every weekend, offering a range of cask-conditioned real ales and bottled conditioned beers (all brewed on the premises). Brewery tours and experience days are available and can be arranged in advance. Visitors can also purchase beers to take home from the bottle shop.
10. Chevin Forest Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By Linzi3012 - Halifax, United Kingdom
Had a lovely few hours on the foot paths here, lovely views and a lovely walk. Parking was free which was a bonus. Could do with a few more picnic benches as just the odd one here and there. Went for a hot drink over the road.
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