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Bookings are now open for this annual black-tie dinner at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Leeds.
The Editor

Bookings are now open for this annual black-tie dinner at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Leeds.

Bookings are now open for this annual black-tie dinner at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Leeds.
The Editor

Bookings are now open for this annual black-tie dinner at the Crown Plaza Hotel, Leeds.


A vibrant celebration of cloth, craft and creativity returns to Leeds as Sunny Bank Mills in Farsley hosts its much-loved Threads Textile Festival from Saturday 16 – Sunday 17 May 2026. Across the historic mill buildings, visitors can immerse themselves in a rich programme of exhibitions, talks, workshops and a bustling makers’ market, making Threads one of the region’s most exciting weekends for textile lovers. At the heart of the Festival, the iconic 1912 Mill will host a lively market fea

It might be the Leeds Tattoo Expo’s 11th year at Leeds First Direct Arena, but there are plenty of new attractions at this year’s cutting-edge event. Firmly established as a must-do for tattoo and alternative culture enthusiasts across the UK and beyond, around 220 of the industry’s best artists will showcase their skills. The organising team tries to involve as many Yorkshire businesses as possible, and as well as the best in tattooing, visitors can access piercings, permanent jewellery, toot

Looking for a staycation this summer to avoid the jet fuel crisis and extra costs of going abroad? Yorkshire’s award-winning family attraction, Stockeld Park (Stockeld), has announced the next chapter of its on-site accommodation offering - Stockeld Stays - with the introduction of brand-new bell tents, in addition to its existing Spofforth Lodge. Stockeld Stays offers guests a chance to extend the adventure with an overnight stay right in the heart of the Stockeld Estate. Following the launch