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Poignant festive messages inscribed on biscuits by soldiers and sent back home from the front lines of the First World War have been revealed in Leeds.

The fragile vintage snacks, more than a century old, were originally issued to servicemen as a durable emergency ration but were reputedly so unpalatable, they were instead repurposed as a humorous way of staying in touch with loved ones over Christmas.

This year’s Ice Cube at Christmas is more inclusive than ever, with the iconic Leeds Wheel of Light debuting a brand-new accessible gondola.

Check out our picks for some of the best free and low-cost things to do with your family over the festive period in Leeds.

Thousands of Christmas trees locally grown in Yorkshire are waiting at The Arium ready to spread festive cheer to homes in Leeds.

Leeds is set to sparkle this holiday season as the much-loved Ice Cube at Christmas returns to Millennium Square, Victoria Gardens, and Cookridge Street from 21 November 2025. A highlight of the city’s festive calendar, the event promises something for everyone — from the ever-popular covered ice rink and traditional Christmas market stalls to thrilling rides and cosy seasonal hangouts.

A fabulous feast of festive fun has arrived in the city centre with the return of the hugely popular Leeds Christmas celebrations.

Opening today, the seasonal extravaganza includes a stunning Christmas market on City Square along with a spectacular Winter Wonderland offering on Millennium Square, including the incredible outdoor ice rink.

Leeds city centre has enjoyed its busiest day for five years, as the arrival of the festive season prompted a seasonal surge in shoppers and visitors.

High tech cameras positioned at key locations across the city centre recorded their highest footfall figure since 2019 on November 30, the second weekend of the city’s Christmas market.

Get ready for a magical winter experience as the beloved Ice Cube at Christmas returns, spreading holiday cheer across Millennium Square, Victoria Gardens, and Cookridge Street starting November 22.

A perfect way to celebrate the festive season, the event is packed with exciting attractions for visitors of all ages, including the ever-popular outdoor ice rink, charming Christmas market stalls, and an array of seasonal attractions.

Leeds city centre will host a hugely popular festive market once again this Christmas after a triumphant debut year, it was announced today.

An improved Leeds Christmas Market will officially be back from Friday, November 22, bringing around 70 traditional stalls from international, national and local traders to two key locations in the city centre.

The arrival of a new Christmas market has sparked a festive footfall boom in Leeds city centre, new figures have revealed. 

Since the launch of the city’s new seasonal market just three weeks ago, the city centre has enjoyed its three busiest days since 2019, with huge spikes in the numbers of people visiting a number of key locations. 

Santa and his helpers are making a few extra early stops in Leeds to deliver a very special present to primary school pupils.