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A park in the centre of Leeds has received a transformative new mural by an internationally recognised artist to uplift the heart of the city.

Located on Church Walk in the viaduct under the railway tracks, the new mural incorporates two giant owls flying overhead, underwater scenes and a carved face emerging from a rock wall.

Located on Church Walk in the viaduct under the railway tracks, the new mural incorporates two giant owls flying overhead, underwater scenes and a carved face emerging from a rock wall.

The water scene which forms part of the mural works as a symbol for the River Aire running through the city not far from the park itself.

The water scene which forms part of the mural works as a symbol for the River Aire running through the city not far from the park itself.

Penny Pocket Park in 1944 Image: Leodis.net

Penny Pocket Park in 1944 Image: Leodis.net

Launched in celebration of this year’s Christmas pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, one lucky grower will have the chance to win a family ticket to the festive extravaganza when it opens in November this year. Running from November 20, 2026 until January 3, 2027, The Carriageworks production of Jack and the Beanstalk will also see the return of the city’s panto legend Jez Edwards (pictured), who has been part of the Christmas in Leeds for the past 16 years.

Launched in celebration of this year’s Christmas pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, one lucky grower will have the chance to win a family ticket to the festive extravaganza when it opens in November this year. Running from November 20, 2026 until January 3, 2027, The Carriageworks production of Jack and the Beanstalk will also see the return of the city’s panto legend Jez Edwards (pictured), who has been part of the Christmas in Leeds for the past 16 years.

Launched in celebration of this year’s Christmas pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, one lucky grower will have the chance to win a family ticket to the festive extravaganza when it opens in November this year. Running from November 20, 2026 until January 3, 2027, The Carriageworks production of Jack and the Beanstalk will also see the return of the city’s panto legend Jez Edwards (pictured), who has been part of the Christmas in Leeds for the past 16 years.

Launched in celebration of this year’s Christmas pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, one lucky grower will have the chance to win a family ticket to the festive extravaganza when it opens in November this year. Running from November 20, 2026 until January 3, 2027, The Carriageworks production of Jack and the Beanstalk will also see the return of the city’s panto legend Jez Edwards (pictured), who has been part of the Christmas in Leeds for the past 16 years.