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10 cosy places for coffee and cake in Leeds
"The Three Counties System's most southerly entrance is currently Large Pot (54°11′11″N2°29′18″W / 54.186439°N 2.488420°W, NGR SD 6281 7685) on the northerly flank of Kingsdale in North Yorkshire, and the most northerly entrance is currently Bull Pot of the Witches (54°13′35″N2°31′10″W / 54.226398°N 2.519514°W, NGR SD 6623 8131) beneath Barbon Low Fell in Cumbria – a distance of almost 5 kilometres (3 mi). Between the two, the system passes beneath Ireby Fell and Leck Fell which are in Lancashire. The system runs mainly north–south, its western extent being limited by the Craven Fault which truncates the limestone exposure, and the eastern extent where the limestones are conformable overlain by younger rocks."
"In 1819, a museum was established in Philosophical Hall, Bond Street, by the Leeds Philosophical and Literary Society, and in 1821 it opened to the public. In 1921, control of the museum was handed to the Corporation of Leeds which later became Leeds City Council. In 1862, Philosophical Hall was rebuilt in Park Row, where its stone portico can still be seen on the west side of the road.[1] In 1941, the museum building and artifacts were badly damaged by bombing.[2][3] In 1965 the museum was closed, and a few exhibits removed to a couple of rooms in the city library in 1966."
"To the east the area is clearly defined by the impressive cliffs of the North Sea coast. The northern and western boundaries are defined by the steep scarp slopes of the Cleveland Hills edging the Tees lowlands and the Hambleton Hills above the Vale of Mowbray. To the south lies the broken line of the Tabular Hills and the Vale of Pickering."
"Just down the street from The Lawrance on Micklegate, you’ll find Partisan, an independent family run café and restaurant. Supporting local suppliers and independent producers, Partisan cooks everything to order using fresh ingredients for their rustic, modern British menu. They serve a variety of dishes and work hard to cater to vegans and vegetarians with inventive dishes."
"Located on Micklegate, Partisan serve both breakfast and brunch. Treat yourself to French Toast, Eggs Benedict, Smashed Avocado and Melted Goats Cheese or the fabulous Partisan Breakfast."
"They always have a great selection of cakes, brownies and pastries too. Beautiful ambience, excellent food & delicious cakes. The wonderful staff provides a first class service."
"Forget the formality (and associated stresses) of a sit-down meal: these authentic crepes and galettes are served from a charming hut in the vibrant Shambles Market using the best local ingredients. Made fresh in front of you, you’ll have the choice of old favourites, seasonal specials, sweet and savoury. Children may well be temped by anything featuring Oreos or Biscoff and adults will be happy too."
"We are an independent artisan street food crêperie, specializing in Breton galettes & traditional crêpes. Our galettes are made from buckwheat flour, they are savory and gluten free. We source our products locally."
"Near the lovely village of Grassington is a delightful little family-run cafe housed in a traditional stone cottage. Hosts Declan and Sara set high standards of food, service and ambience and visitors are not disappointed. If it’s a pot of tea you’ve come for, there’s quite an impressive loose-leaf tea menu - check out the fragrant Formosa Gun Powder Green or the full bodied Russian Caravan."
"This cute little white cottage, just uphill from the village square, serves good coffee and unusual homemade cakes (citrus and lavender syrup sponge is unexpectedly delicious), as well as tasty made-to-order..."
"Located in Leyburn, a short, five-minute drive away from the Sun Hill, The Sandpiper Inn is headed by chef patron Jonathan Harrison, where he promotes his ethos of using the finest local ingredients. The Sandpiper has achieved many accolades, including Yorkshire Life Dining Pub of the Year, making this charming little inn an undoubtedly desirable place to dine whilst visiting the Dales - and is also dog friendly. The cosy, traditional bar and snug area serves local real ales, an extensive range of whiskies and also a fine wine list."
"What:Taking the phrase ‘feel good food’ to rather literal extremes, Arch Café is run by the charity Age UK, which invests all of its proceeds into charitable projects helping the elderly in the area. Breakfasts here are a cheap and cheerful affair, with options to try including eggs on toast – remember to leave room for one the freshly-baked cakes too.Where: Bradbury Building, Mark Lane, LS2 8JA"
"Venture under the Leeds rail station to the atmospheric Dark Arches. Now flooded with multi-colour light, it’s a photo favourite!. Dark Neville Street, LS1 4BR"
"Since opening in 1990, West Yorkshire Playhouse has become one of the city’s most cherished cultural institutions. They have a well deserved reputation as one of the best repertory theatre companies in the UK, but the theatre itself also welcomes an exciting calendar of touring shows. From modern greats like To Kill a Mockingbird and Alan Bennett’s Untold Stories to classics such as Othello, The Grapes of Wrath and Dracula, it’s always worth checking what’s on at the Playhouse."
"Situated close to Leeds city centre, West Yorkshire Playhouse is one of Britain’s most exciting production theatres. The playhouse was opened in 1990 and since then has established both a national and an international reputation for its great shows and high quality service. The theater offers its visitors such cultural events as classic drama, comedy, modern European plays and fantastic children’s shows."
"York Theatre Royal has been producing great drama in the beautiful city of York for over 270 years and is one of the country’s leading producing theatres. Each year the theatre entertains over 200,000 people with its wide variety of performances, events and activities including the much-loved annual pantomime starring Berwick Kaler, the UK’s longest-running Dame."
"The York Theatre Royal was built in 1744 on the site of the medieval St. Leonard’s Hospital. Parts of the old hospital can still be seen, including archways and walls. Under the stage lies a well, which is believed to be from the Roman era."
"Whether you are an amateur like me or a figure skater, the ice arena offers public skating sessions as well as options to privately book the rink. Have you watched the Netflix show, “Spinning Out” and got inspired to skate?. Just take a five-minute walk from campus and get your skates on to start training!"
"No trip to the Yorkshire Dales would be complete without a visit to Middleham Castle. Once the childhood home of Richard III, you can relive the Castle’s illustrious history and unlock the deeds of its great owners. There you'll be able to witness incredible views of Wensleydale from their viewing platform, and experience many indoor exhibitions, and a 15th Century replica of the Middleham Jewel."
"No day out in the Yorkshire Dales would be complete without a visit to Middleham Castle. Once the childhood home of Richard III, you can relive the Castle’s illustrious history and unlock the deeds of"