The Cross Keys
Ian Jones, Food and Drink Editor
The Cross Keys might seem like one of Leeds sharp-looking modern pubs, but inside you’ll find a roaring open fire and plenty of alcoves to relax in with a local ale.
What's on near The Cross Keys
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Stuart Croft: Eternal Return at Leeds Art Gallery
‘Eternal Return’ celebrates filmmaker Stuart Croft whose. innovative approach to film blurred the boundaries between the art gallery and cinema.
free entry
Tapestry Tour at Leeds Central Library
Join Leeds Central Library for a tour of the Leeds Tapestry, a large scale public artwork that chronicles Leeds Life.
from £4.00
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Sound Out Leeds 2024/25
Leeds International Concert Season is on a mission to push boundaries, expand horizons, and ask the question: ‘What haven’t we heard?’ as it presents its city-spanning Sound Out Leeds series.
from £10.00
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Her Unstable Materials by Stella Baraklianou at BLANK_ Leeds
Stella Baraklianou’s show ‘Her Unstable Materials’ at BLANK_Leeds gathers the artist’s new ceramic work with interactive elements.
free entry
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Persephone: A Tale of The Seasons at Leeds Playhouse
A sensory, nature-filled experience for little ones.
from £15.00
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Animal Farm at Leeds Playhouse
Leeds Playhouse present a fresh and engaging adaptation of George Orwell’s Animal Farm, an exploration of power, corruption, and revolution.
from £15.00
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StrangeForms Festival at Brudenell Social Club
StrangeForms Festival returns for its 10th edition, bringing two weird and wonderful days of math-rock, post-rock, post-metal to Brudenell Social Club.
from £22.00
Northern Lights IN/FORM at Headingley Enterprise & Arts Centre
Organised by the brilliant Kimberly Campanello, this showcase brings together eight-minute poetry experiments by ten writers, which is amazing value for money – especially as it’s completely free.
free entryWhere to go near The Cross Keys
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The Midnight Bell
The Midnight Bell is an old-fashioned boozer in Holbeck’s Urban Village, Water Lane, with a hugely popular beer garden and seasonal dishes.
Leeds
Water Lane Boathouse
Bar and beer garden Water Lane Boathouse is the brainchild of the owners behind Belgrave Music Hall, Headrow House and Super Friendz.
Leeds
DoubleTree By Hilton
Hilton Doubletree is a upscale chain hotel with great, floor-to-ceiling views over the Leeds skyline.
Leeds
Slung Low
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at Temple
Renowned theatre company, Slung Low, is opening a second new theatre and production space in the heart of the Temple District in Holbeck, Leeds.
Leeds
The Grove Inn Pub Leeds
When looking for some of the best folk music to be found in the north and a hearty local pint, the Grove Inn is the perfect pub.
Leeds
Sky Lounge, Doubletree Hilton Hotel
Restaurant, bar and tearoom on the 13th floor of the Hilton Hotel in Leeds. It’s called the Sky Lounge for a reason, with glorious views of the Yorkshire skyline.
Leeds
Leeds Railway Station
Serving nearly 30 million passengers a year, Leeds station is the third busiest British railway station outside of London.
Leeds
Clayton Hotel
Modern and family-friendly hotel in the centre of Leeds, complete with classy restaurant and in-house fitness rooms.
Leeds
Green Room Leeds
The upcoming Leeds-based Green Room is a plant-based eating space during the day that turns into a bar in the evening.
Leeds
The Met Hotel
The Met Hotel is an elegant hotel perfect for visiting businessmen and women who enjoy the finer things in life.
Leeds
Quebecs Hotel
Quebecs Hotel is a stately, 19th century hotel in walking distance of the Leeds’ Grand Theatre and Opera House.
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