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Leeds Hidden Gems

Go off-piste on your next adventure.

      Explore the city like never before

      Sometimes, it’s nice to do things a little differently. From hearty hotpots to arty hotspots, here are a few things to see and do on your next LNER adventure that will make you feel like a local.

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      Cheesy Sunday Roast

      The best meal of the week falls on a Sunday – and it’s just got even better! If you’re a cheese lover, you’ve got to try this Sunday Roast Fondue at The Cheesy Living Co. Dunk a Yorkshire pudding, a crispy roast potato or a succulent slice of beef into the cheesy goodness and your tastebuds will never be the same again. Other cheese-based meals are available, but this is one you need to try.

      Price range: £20 per person
      Location:       Leeds Corn Exchange, Call Lane, Leeds, LS1 7BR
      Opening times: Every Sunday 12pm – 4pm

      The Domino Club

      If listening to live Jazz, Blues and Soul while drinking cocktails sounds like it’s for you, then the Domino Club is the place to go. Hidden behind the door in Lord’s Barbering in The Grand Arcade Leeds, this underground Jazz Club has been wowing crowds and serving seasonal cocktails into the early hours to all those who find it.

      Price range: Free - £8.50 Entry
      Location:       The Domino Club, 7 Grand Arcade, Leeds, LS1 6PG
      Opening times: See website for details

      The Canal Gardens

      Tropical World welcomes thousands of visitors every year. But little do they know, a stone’s throw away opposite the entrance is Canal Gardens. A lush hidden gem that’s an instagrammer’s dream. The vibrant colours and the picturesque fountains offer a tranquil (and free) escape from the hustle and bustle of the city centre.

      Price range: Free
      Location:       Princes Ave., Roundary, Leeds, LS8
      Best times to visit: We recommend after lunch or at sunset

      Leeds’ first hotpot restaurant

      Up the stairs at the back of the Orient supermarket, you’ll find Leeds’ first Chinese hotpot restaurant, Crown Hotpot. If you don’t know what a hotpot is, this is an immersive dining experience that tickles all the senses because essentially, you’re the chef. You can tailor your meal to whatever your fancy – choose your soup base, what you want to cook (meats, seafood, veg) and you’re away.

      Price range: £ - ££
      Location:       Crown Hotpot, 1 Back Blenheim Terrace, Leeds, LS2 9HJ
      Opening times: Mon - Sun: 12am to 10pm

      The Street Art Trail

      Experience Leeds in a different way. Wander around the city taking some of the stunning artworks that line the city’s walls – all for free. The Street Art Trail helps you discover parts of Leeds you’d probably never think of visiting, all while seeing a spread of street art – including a number of incredible Leeds United murals that pay homage to player legends and the team’s success.

      Price range: Free
      Location:       All over Leeds
      Best times to visit: We recommend first thing

      Michelin Market food

      You might know that Kirkgate Market, Europe’s largest covered market, has a greengrocers, butchers, and various other places that sell knickknacks. But did you know that inside is a Michelin-recommended restaurant? The Owl offers stunningly presented and equally as delicious cuisine that given it’s surroundings, is big on using local produce.

      Price range: ££
      Location:       Lockside, Mustard Approach, Mustard Wharf, Leeds, LS1 4EY
      Opening times: See website for details

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