What to do in Leeds on a Saturday?

What to do in Leeds on a Saturday?

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Buttery Ken

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21,062 posts

194 months

Friday 24th November 2023
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Hi All

I'm dropping my car off for some work in Headingley tomorrow. My wife and son (10) are following me up, and we're considering staying in Leeds for the day and maybe even staying over the night.

Any recommendations for anything going on in/around Leeds tomorrow? We don't mind driving a little bit but primarily looking for a bit of a relax, so I think would prefer to stay in the city. Possibly in the Marriott so nice and central. Any restaurant recommendations? Nothing too fancy!

Cheers

geeks

9,731 posts

146 months

Friday 24th November 2023
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Trinity kitchen for lunch, usually a good selection of different food vendors (they switch them up regularly so you get a good variety). City centre is usually quite busy this time of year and will be hoping with Christmas stuff so there will be lots of shopping and the like to be had if you are that way inclined

Buttery Ken

Original Poster:

21,062 posts

194 months

Friday 24th November 2023
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geeks said:
Trinity kitchen for lunch, usually a good selection of different food vendors (they switch them up regularly so you get a good variety). City centre is usually quite busy this time of year and will be hoping with Christmas stuff so there will be lots of shopping and the like to be had if you are that way inclined
Cheers - we all enjoy food-market style of dining so will likely give that a go!

Gnevans

490 posts

129 months

Friday 24th November 2023
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Leeds royal armoury museum is worth a visit

CardinalBlue

1,045 posts

84 months

Friday 24th November 2023
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Buttery Ken said:
Cheers - we all enjoy food-market style of dining so will likely give that a go!
The current line-up - https://trinityleeds.com/articles/see-latest-trini... - alongside the permenant fixtures https://trinityleeds.com/shops/trinity-kitchen

The Ice-cube and Christmas market opened today if that's your thing:
https://www.icecubeleeds.co.uk/
https://www.visitleeds.co.uk/winter-season/christm...

MKnight702

3,195 posts

221 months

Friday 24th November 2023
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Gnevans said:
Leeds royal armoury museum is worth a visit
Seconded

Basil Brush

5,225 posts

270 months

Friday 24th November 2023
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MKnight702 said:
Gnevans said:
Leeds royal armoury museum is worth a visit
Seconded
You can get the water taxi from Granary Wharf.

vaud

52,355 posts

162 months

Friday 24th November 2023
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CardinalBlue said:
The current line-up - https://trinityleeds.com/articles/see-latest-trini... - alongside the permenant fixtures https://trinityleeds.com/shops/trinity-kitchen

The Ice-cube and Christmas market opened today if that's your thing:
https://www.icecubeleeds.co.uk/
https://www.visitleeds.co.uk/winter-season/christm...
Big Mouth gyoza are superb… had a delivery from them the other week. Seriously good.

48Valves

2,164 posts

216 months

Friday 24th November 2023
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My kids used to love going to Tropical World

https://tropicalworld.leeds.gov.uk/

AC43

11,974 posts

215 months

Friday 24th November 2023
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I went to Sukhothai last week with my wife & son. We were visiting him as he's at uni there. Excellent place.

vaud

52,355 posts

162 months

Friday 24th November 2023
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AC43 said:
I went to Sukhothai last week with my wife & son. We were visiting him as he's at uni there. Excellent place.
Zap Thai is also pretty good.

Salvos if you are in Headingley.

Wacky Racer

38,975 posts

254 months

Friday 24th November 2023
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Leeds is very much on the up, lots to do and great shops.

If you like trains, nip up to York on one (30 mins) and visit the (free) National Railway museum near the station.

The royal Armouries is excellent I believe, it is on my to do list.


soad

33,452 posts

183 months

Friday 24th November 2023
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48Valves said:
My kids used to love going to Tropical World

https://tropicalworld.leeds.gov.uk/
Used to be free in the late 90’s! But they do have meerkats and a crocodile now.
And the various fish tanks are quite impressive also.

Took Mrs out during the summer:






Obviously Roundhay Park is just opposite, with free parking.


Kirkstall Abbey is worth visiting too, just a short drive from Horsforth.


Fusion777

2,350 posts

55 months

Friday 24th November 2023
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Another vote for the Royal Armouries.

Buttery Ken

Original Poster:

21,062 posts

194 months

Sunday 26th November 2023
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Well we crammed a lot in to the two days and back home now, feels quiet!

Got my hair cut in Headingley on Saturday morning biggrin then checked in to the hotel. Took about 20 minutes to get in to Trinity Car Park which was a bit of a pain.

Walked to Trinity Kitchen - everywhere was proper rammed - had good at the greek van which was absolutely gorgeous, albeit £10 for a chicken gyros!

Then we headed to the Ice Cube, again proper rammed but we battled through the crowds for the ice-skating. We couldn't get in to Sukhothai, but went to Aarti which was absolutely amazing. If you've not tried it yet, and like 'different' Indian food then give it a go. Staff were really nice too.

This morning we got the water taxi to the Armouries which was really good. My son loved it, and whilst it was only a quick visit I bet you can spend hours in there. Then we had some lunch at Fearns which was really good. I was tempted by the Sunday dinners but settled for some small plates.

Had a great weekend. Thanks all for your recommendations which played a big part in us having such a good time.

soad

33,452 posts

183 months

Friday 8th December 2023
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Good to hear it was a pleasant experience.

TeamSport Go Karting Leeds, anyone? wink

Ussrcossack

647 posts

49 months

Saturday 9th December 2023
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Winstons

soad

33,452 posts

183 months

Saturday 9th December 2023
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Ussrcossack said:
Winstons
Behave! A knocking shop.

Used to be located opposite the old YEP building iirc, both demolished now.

Ussrcossack

647 posts

49 months

Monday 11th December 2023
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soad said:
Behave! A knocking shop.

Used to be located opposite the old YEP building iirc, both demolished now.
Dewsbury Road, opposite the fire station