Yorkshireās Winter Wonderland opens for its 20th season of festive fun at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York
Celebrating its milestone 20thĀ season in York, Yorkshireās Winter Wonderland opens today with an array of festive touches and colourful surprises.Ā Ā The award-winning outdoor ice rink, funfair and Santaās Grotto provides a fun-filled winter experience at York Designer Outlet and no end of photo opportunities for all the family. At the Yorkshireās Winter Wonderland lights switch-on last…
There is no place like this home: Castle Howard opens their Oz-tastic Christmas extravaganza
The iconic North Yorkshire stately home is transformed into Oz, until 4thĀ January Castle Howard has opened their 2025 Christmas event, Christmas at Castle Howard with the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The 300-year-old House becomes an immersive Christmas experience, dressed in set pieces, decorations, floristry, projections, lighting and sound, set to delight tens of thousands of…
Project update: Roof conservation project on track ā stonemasons add their own message to Yorkās Historic Walls
Work on Yorkās historic City Walls continues to progress smoothly as part of the Bootham Bar conservation project. City of York Councilās Ancient Monuments team and in-house stonemasons are carrying out essential works to replace the roof, which is now almost complete. The project remains on schedule to finish by mid-December, as originally planned. The…
Prestige Gifting expands delivery to mainland Europe with flowers and hampers just in time for Christmas
Prestige Gifting, Halifax – one of the UKās leading online gifting companies, is delighted to announce that it can now deliver its popular flower and hamper ranges to customers across mainland Europe. This marks an exciting milestone in Prestige Gifting expansion plans With its strong reputation for excellence and customer satisfaction in the UK, Prestige…
Trinity Leeds and White Rose seek accessibility feedback this Purple Tuesday
Trinity Leeds and White Rose shopping centres will mark Purple Tuesday on 4th November, raising awareness of the challenges that disabled shoppers can face as well as engaging with guests to explore ways to make the centres more accessible. Purple Tuesday is an annual initiative which looks to improve the customer experience for disabled people…
Planning approved for Dishoomās new Leeds restaurant
Major Bombay-inspired dining destination set to further enhance Leedsā premium retail and leisure district Town Centre Securities PLC (TCS) announces that planning approval has been granted for Dishoomās highly anticipated new restaurant at Vicar Lane, Leeds. The renowned Bombay-inspired restaurant group will take over the former Flannels unit, occupying a prime 8,000 sq. ft space…
A cut above: Ambassador Barbers gets bigger and bolder at the Merrion Centre
A new store, more stations, and a chance to win free haircuts for a year! Popular Leeds-based barbershop, Ambassador Barbers, celebrates a major milestone in its journey at the Merrion Centre with the opening of a brand-new, larger store to meet growing demand. Originally opening its doors in September 2019, Ambassador Barbers has gone from…
West Yorkshire garden centre group reaches the final of a regional business award
The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group is celebrating after reaching the final of the Yorkshire Post Business Awards. Yorkshire Garden Centres, owner of Tong, Tingley, Bingley, Otley and Pennine Garden Centres, plus Deanās York and Scarborough, has been shortlisted in the Large Business of the Year category, and Deanās York has been shortlisted…
Over 150 locals bring scarecrow magic to Harewood House this October Half Term
At Harewood weāre passionate about sharing our stunning House, Grounds and Gardens with as many people as possible. As a charity ourselves, itās essential that weāre able to raise funds through tickets, events and membership to put back into the Trust to sustain it. However, at our core and in line with our values, it…
Skate into the festive season: White Rose ice rink to return for 2025
White Rose Shopping Centreās magical Christmas ice rink is returning due to popular demand this festive season, open from 20thĀ November until 4thĀ January 2026. The family-friendly attraction returns this year with more events and offers than ever before: fun themed events will take place throughout the season, as well as regular Friday Disco Nights plus special…
Leedsā largest Chinese bakery, Sing Sing Bakery, opens at the Merrion Centre
Authentic, freshly made Hong Kong-style treats now served at the Merrion Centre. The Merrion Centre announces the latest arrival of Leedsā largest Chinese bakery,Ā Sing Sing Bakery, which is now open inside the long-established Sing Kee Chinese Supermarket. Serving a wide range of authentic, freshly made sweet and savoury items inspired by traditional Hong Kong recipes,…
Pumpkin Trails and Peppa Pig: free half-term fun at White Rose
White Rose Shopping Centre is set to welcome Peppa Pig, Mummy Pig, and recent arrival baby Evie Pig as part of a meet-and-greet event this October half term. The event takes place on Saturday 1st November in White Roseās Central Atrium, and guests must book free tickets in advance to secure admittance to the events….
Pontefract youngster wins competition to help Santa switch on Britainās Biggest Lemax Winter Village
A five year old from Ackworth has helped make history by launching the UKās biggest single display of Lemax collectables. Thomas Kerry won a competition to help Santa switch on the Lemax Winter Village at Tingley Garden Centre following an appeal for someone to help Santa make the village come alive. Thomas was nominated by…
Estabulo Bar & Grill to open at The Merrion Centre
A New Brazilian Dining Experience at the Heart of Leeds Arena Quarter Authentic Brazilian rodizio bar and grill Estabulo is set to open a brand-new restaurant at the Merrion Centre in Leeds this October. Adjoining the Ibis Styles Leeds City Centre Arena Hotel and just a stoneās throw from the first direct bank Arena, the…
Trinity Leeds, White Rose and Xscape Yorkshire launch mental health initiative in partnership with Mind
Landsec, owner of Trinity Leeds, White Rose and Xscape Yorkshire, has announced a new partnership with leading mental health charity Mind to champion mental health awareness and support. The initiative launches today to coincide with World Mental Health Day (10 October). Mind is a national charity dedicated to supporting those experiencing mental health challenges by…
Celebrate the season in sparkling style at Harewood: Festive Afternoon Tea and exclusive Nyetimber Dining Experience announced
This Christmas, Harewood invites guests to step into a world of festive elegance with the launch of its Festive Afternoon Tea, running from 8 November to 4 January, and an exclusive evening of fine dining with Nyetimber on 5 December. Set against the backdrop of Harewoodās enchanting Grand Christmas Ball, Festive Afternoon Tea offers a…
Yorkshire Garden Centre Group celebrates its 2025 Great by Nature cohort
34 Team members from a Bradford garden centre group are celebrating the successful completion of an internal training programme which identifies and nurtures talent. Yorkshire Garden Centre Groupās āGreat by Natureā programme was established to develop individuals identified by their managers as emerging talent with high potential for growth within the multi-site business. During the…
Record breaking freshers footfall at The Merrion Centre
Freshersā 2025 delivers biggest week of student visitors to date The Merrion Centre has once again cemented its position as the heart of Leeds student life, welcoming record-breaking numbers of visitors during this yearās Freshersā period.Ā The start of the new term saw more than 416,000 visitors at the Merrion Centre, with Freshersā Week delivering…
White Rose Shines a Spotlight on Local Heroes
White Rose Shopping Centre has celebrated some of Leedsā most inspiring individuals and organisations at its annual Community Awards, which recognise grassroot leaders, dedicated volunteers, and life-saving specialists who make a real difference. This yearās Community Awards honours the incredible local people working hard to benefit their community, with just a few of the 2025…
Otley Garden Centre celebrates refreshed catering offering with mayoral visit
The team at Otley Garden Centre celebrated the reopening of its popular restaurant by hosting Otley Town Mayor, Cllr Paul Carter, for afternoon tea recently. Cllr Carter, along with his wife and consort Denise, was invited to Blooms, the refurbished and renamed 200-seater table service restaurant, by Otley Garden Centreās catering manager, Marina Jannetta. Yorkshire…
Trinity Leeds to launch Student Shopper Sweep event
Leeds students are set for an unforgettable start to the academic year as Trinity Leeds brings back its hugely popular Student Shopper Sweep, packed with shopping sprees, exclusive student offers and heaps of prizes to be won. Inspired by the classic āSupermarket Sweepā, lucky students can win the chance to take part in a packed…
Bussing Out to hit the road for national tour
An exhibition which spotlights ābussing outā – the social policy of dispersing non-white children in the 1960s and 1970s – is set to go on the road for a national tour thanks to The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Arts Council England funding. Ā Bussing Out, an immersive art installation set in the top deck…
Harewood and the hunt for the half million pound stick in Capability Brownās Serpentine Lake
September 2025 – February 2026 Crafted by Lancelot Capability Brown in the 18th Century, Harewoodās landscape encompasses 4000 acres and represents one of Brownās most famous vistas. Upon first glance, itās the perfect example of Brownās work, but there are issues that lie deep beneath the surface. Harewood has had a turbulent relationship with Capability…
Yorkshireās Winter Wonderland returns to McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York, Celebrating 20 Years of Festive Fun
Yorkshireās Winter Wonderland, the award-winning outdoor ice rink, funfair and Santaās Grotto, will be returning to McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York from Friday 14th November 2025 to Sunday 4th January 2026, the organisers announced today. This season marks the eventās 20th anniversary since its debut as The Ice Factor on the Eye of York near Cliffordās…
Renowned Disney Traditions creator Jim Shore to visit Clintons White Rose
Internationally acclaimed artist Jim Shore ā famed for designing the Disney Traditions collectable figurines ā will be visiting Leeds on his six-stop European tour, with a signing at Clintons White Rose on Saturday 20th September. In-store from 1pm ā 4pm, Jim Shore will be greeting guests and signing items from his many collectable collections. Since…
Merrion Centre launches new student food tours and initiatives worth more than Ā£12,000
Exclusive rewards and new guided food tours set to welcome Leedsā student community in 2025. Leedsā Merrion Centre, the established shopping and leisure destination, has unveiled its line-up of activities designed to welcome the cityās student community this year. Students can look forward to over Ā£12,000 worth of prizes through the popular āShop, Show &…
Calbee UK expands team as growth continues
Calbee UK, owner of Seabrook Crisps, has announced the appointment of Hannah Colagiovanni as Brand Manager, expanding the marketing team to support the companyās continued growth. Previously Brand Manager for Zoflora at Thornton & Ross, part of global home and healthcare group STADA, Hannah has first-hand experience of supporting growth brands. During the 5-years working…
Car wash concession opens at second site in Yorkshire
An established family car wash business is the latest concession to open at a South Leeds garden centre. Handy Andy Car Wash Limited opened its 12th car wash site, the second in Yorkshire, at Tingley Garden Centre on 8th September. The site offers a range of car wash and valet services to visitors to the…
Harewood volunteers have made 5,000 upcycled decorations for Christmas event
With just over 100 days until Christmas to go, renowned maximalist interior designer Siobhan Murphy has already dived head first into the festivities, working with dozens of volunteers at Harewood to create over 5,000 handmade decorations using secondhand items. Thereās a real focus on upcycling for this yearās event, A Glittering Invitation: Harewood’s Grand Christmas…
Savills says Yorkshire retail warehouse market shows resilience and opportunity as 2025 lettings activity builds momentum
The Yorkshire and the Humber out-of-town retail warehouse market is showing strong signs of resilience and opportunity in 2025, according to new research from international real estate advisor Savills. Following a robust performance in 2024 ā accounting for 9.6% of all new UK lettings ā the region is on track to deliver another solid year,…
A new era of dining and hospitality arrives in Leeds: Hotel Indigo Leeds and The Banksia officially open
The heart of Leeds city centre is set to welcome an exciting new destination for business, leisure, and dining as Hotel Indigo Leeds and its flagship bar and restaurant, The Banksia, officially open their doors. Located on 2 Lower Briggate, the boutique hotel blends contemporary comfort with design inspired by the cityās rich industrial heritage,…
Hygge CafƩ to open first Leeds branch at the Merrion Centre
Scandi-inspired coffee and brunch favourite arrives in time for cityās new student intake HYGGE ā the much-loved Sheffield-based coffee and brunch spot ā is set to bring its cosy, Scandinavian-inspired charm to Leeds this September, with the opening of its first branch in West Yorkshire at the Merrion Centre. Located on Woodhouse Lane, adjacent to…
Regal expands baklawa range with three first-to-market limited edition flavours
Regal Foods is set to boost its popular Baklawa range with the launch of three innovative, trend-inspired flavours: Dubai Style Chocolate, Caramelised Biscuit, and Choco Nut – each a limited edition and a market-first. Building on the success of Regalās original Baklawa, introduced in October 2022, these new creations blend the heritage of the classic…
Trinity Leeds sales up 15.7% on last year
Data from owner Landsec, shows shopping sales at Trinity Leeds rose 15.7% year-on-year during April – June this year, as shoppers flocked to new openings including Zara, Clarks and SĆøstrene Grene. Footfall at the centre also recorded a healthy increase of 4.7% year-on-year during the three months, signalling a wider return to in-store shopping. The…
Yorkshire Garden Centres’ play areas celebrate their tenth birthday with giveaways
The teams at two West Yorkshire indoor and outdoor adventure play areas are marking their 10th birthday with a series of giveaways. Everyone who visits Grass Hoppers play area at Tong and Tingley Garden Centres between now and 1st September will be entered into a prize draw to win prizes from slushies to pizzas and…
Yorkshire Garden Centre Group’s Yorkshire Day charity spinathon tops Ā£1,000
Team members at a Bradford garden centre group with sites at Tong and Tingley held a Yorkshire Day spinathon which raised Ā£1,038 for their charity of the year. A succession of team members rode 267 miles on static bikes in the checkout areas at Yorkshire Garden Centres’ sites at Tong, Tingley, Otley, Bingley, Pennine and…
South Leeds Garden Centre celebrates summer with play activities
The team at a South Leeds adventure play centre has announced its summer play sessions. Ā In addition to the High Ropes, the Tower Jump Pillow, golf and assault courses, visitors to Mission Out at Tingley Garden Centre will have access to additional free activities including super archery, axe throwing and hook a duck throughout the…
Summer delights arrive at Trinity Kitchen
Trinity Kitchen has turned up the heat this summer with a sizzling new street food lineup. From fragrant Egyptian koshary and Irelandās popular Spice Bags, to the return of the deep-fried Italian lasagna, a global feast awaits! Guests can tuck into delights from around the world including three exciting newcomers –Ā Masri, Dirty Bags, I…
Yorkshire Garden Centre Group’s Yorkshire Day charity spinathon
Team members at a Bradford garden centre group will take to two wheels on Yorkshire Day to raise funds for its charity of the year. Static bikes will be in the checkout areas at Yorkshire Garden Centres’ sites at Tong, Tingley, Otley, Bingley, Pennine and Dean’s York and Scarborough on 1st August as the team…
Vanilla joins new retailers at White Rose
Womenās fashion brand Vanilla has today opened its doors at White Rose Shopping Centre, the latest addition to the centreās impressive mix of brands. Offering both its Pink Vanilla and Blue Vanilla collections with a wide range of options for shoppers of all ages, including clothing, footwear, and accessories, the new store can be found…
Runaway trains, bumper cars, and free family activities: Family Festival of Fun arrives at White Rose
White Rose Shopping Centre is kicking off a calendar of fun this month with the return of its Kidsā Carnival from 25th July, as well as free family craft and play sessions throughout the summer holidays. Open from 11am ā 9pm daily from 25th July to 7th September, the Kidsā Carnival invites guests to enjoy…
Leeds School Uniform Exchange launches first-ever pop-up shop at the Merrion Centre
The Merrion Centre in Leeds will host the first-ever city centre pop-up shop for the Leeds School Uniform Exchange (a campaign run by Wear and Share Leeds) this August ā providing free, good-quality school uniforms to families across the city during one of the most financially challenging times of the year. The initiative, which promotes…
Bettys pop-up shop to return to Castle Howard this Christmas
The Bettys pop-up gift shop will return to Castle Howard for the second year running. Synonymous with Yorkshire and celebrated internationally, Bettys is known for mouthwatering confectionary, chocolates, teas and coffees and had never-before created a pop-up shop until their Castle Howard offering last year, which coincided with the stately homeās Christmas events. The shop…
Yorkshire Garden Centre Group raises over Ā£11,000 from till donations in two months
A Bradford garden centre group has raised over Ā£11,000 for its charity of the year through a till donation initiative. Yorkshire Garden Centres group has partnered with fintech charity Pennies to raise funds for Martin House Children’s Hospice and has raised Ā£11,313 since it was rolled out to all seven sites in May. Pennies acts…
Rose Masterclass at a Bradford Garden Centre raises funds for charity
A rose masterclass hosted by Bradford garden centre has raised funds for a charity supporting children with life-limiting illnesses. In celebration of National Rose Month, Andy Rollings from the long-established, family-owned rose breeder David Austin Roses visited Tong Garden Centre to share his advice on planting, pruning, feeding, and caring for roses. The audience enjoyed…
Bradford 2025 hits the halfway mark with people, participation and pride at its heart – and a blockbuster Summer ahead
An estimated 1.1 million people have experienced Bradford 2025 projects celebrating the district Events have taken place in every ward in the Bradford District, covering 141 square miles across West Yorkshire from the city centre to the wild moors Over 40,000 local people have participated in Bradford 2025 activity so far More than 500 local…
TPE adds more services to support national Armed Forces celebrations in Cleethorpes this weekend
TransPennine Express (TPE) will be running extra services and providing more seats this weekend to support customers travelling to Cleethorpes for Armed Forces Day. The popular three-day event, recently chosen as the national celebration, will take place from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 June and is expected to draw large crowds to the coastal town,…
Friday Night Fever is back!
Bradford Bulls are turning up the heat this summer asĀ Friday Night FeverĀ makes a spectacular return toĀ Bartercard Odsal StadiumĀ onĀ Friday 4 JulyĀ ā Adults can gain entry from just Ā£10 and Under 18-s GO FREE! A electrifying evening of entertainment both on and off the pitch awaits as the Bulls faceĀ Hunslet RLFCĀ in a must-see rugby league showdown, kicking…