EXPLORE LEEDS by FBS Student Life https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t A place for tips on what's happening and where to go in Leeds this year. Whether you're doing your course in Leeds, just coming for the odd course event, or hope to visit in the future, this noticeboard will help you find cafes, shops and restaurants where social distancing is easy, and parks and green spaces where you can take a break from online learning. Got a place to recommend? Share it here and we'll feature it on the FBSStudentLife Facebook and Instagram! This noticeboard is run by LeedsFBSStudentLife and LeedsFBSPostgradLife, the official student-led community hubs for The Faculty of Biological Sciences Students at the University of Leeds. en-us 2020-08-21 11:59:41 UTC 2025-11-24 14:04:50 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/682482847/600717c67060b1df50b7ebad4db0bf6c/Leeds_FBS_Postgrad_Life_Logo.png Woodhouse Ridge leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/691622605 With easy access from Hyde Park, Woodhouse, and Headingley, Woodhouse Ridge is a great place to take a break, and enjoy nature with plenty of space for social distancing. ]]> 2020-08-21 15:30:15 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/691622605 Welcome to the Explore Leeds Noticeboard! leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/691667720 Hello to all new and current FBS Students! We've set up this noticeboard for you to find out what's happening and where to go in Leeds this year. Find cafes, shops and restaurants where social distancing is easy, and parks and green spaces where you can take a break from online learning. 

Got a place to recommend? Share it here and we'll feature it on the FBSStudentLife and FBSPostgradLife Facebook and Instagram!]]> 2020-08-21 15:45:23 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/691667720 Leeds University Union (LUU) leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/696835554 A big hello from Leeds University Union (LUU)! Find out what's on at the LUU for your Freshers' Experience / Welcome Events Lineup and get advice on accommodation, making friends, and getting to know Leeds this year. Stay tuned as more freshers' events are announced:
https://welcome.luu.org.uk/home]]> 2020-08-25 11:05:09 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/696835554 Leeds Street Art Trail leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/706546686 Did you know Leeds is home to the UK's tallest street art mural? It's called "Athena Rising" and can be found on the side of the Platform building by Leeds train station. It's actually one of many street art murals around the city. You can take yourself on a street art-themed tour of Leeds and get to know the city better here: https://www.visitleeds.co.uk/street-art-trail/]]> 2020-08-29 11:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/706546686 Kirkstall Abbey leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/706551533 Accessible from Kirkstall and most student areas in Headingley, Kirkstall Abbey is a a ruined 10th century monastery with a cafe that is surrounded by a large park and is great place for exercise or to chill by the River Aire on one of Yorkshire's (rare) sunny days. Find out more here: https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/kirkstall-abbey/]]> 2020-08-29 11:34:45 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/706551533 International Students leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/706562292 Moving to Leeds from overseas or planning to visit later in the year? LUU have put together a guide for international students with advice on travel and arrival, language support, homesickness, and setting up a UK bank account. Find out more here: https://welcome.luu.org.uk/advice-for-international-students]]> 2020-08-29 12:10:52 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/706562292 Hyde Park Book Club leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/706736302 An easy one to get to from the University Campus and (unsurprisingly!) Hyde Park. Located just off Otley Road, Hyde Park Book Club is perfect for if you want to leave your room and grab a coffee, beer, or food with a friend. The place is set up for social distancing, with indoor and outdoor seating and service to your table.]]> 2020-08-29 18:29:23 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/706736302 Brudenell Social Club leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/708864505 A Leeds institution in the heart of Hyde Park. Boasting a spacious outdoor seating area, craft ales and a pizza van, Brudenell Social Club is another good place to escape to from your work room.
http://www.brudenellsocialclub.co.uk/]]> 2020-08-31 14:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/708864505 Meanwood Valley Trail leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/715784338 A 7 mile linear walk through the "green artery of Leeds". The Meanwood Valley Trail stretches between Golden Acre Park and Woodhouse Ridge close to Woodhouse Moor and the University Campus, and follows the Meanwood Beck stream through woodland, moorland, and historic sites, with pubs and cafes to stop off at along the route. Find out more here]]> 2020-09-02 18:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/715784338 Leeds Woodland Creation leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/726701470 Leeds City Council will plant 5.8 million trees in response to the climate emergency, starting in Autumn 2020. This is part of the city's goal to become carbon neutral by 2030. The scheme includes community engagement and volunteering, creating woodlands for the future. Find how to get involved in seed gathering and tree planting events here: https://www.leeds.gov.uk/leisure/parks-and-countryside/woodland-creation?fbclid=IwAR3iGhCZs6pLOQdEpMqRYWRnkIhy6bvJisID6FSx1-GjJNxTOvIaldcYYk4]]> 2020-09-08 11:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/726701470 Get out of your comfort zone and try skateboarding in Leeds! https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/763499192 Leeds is home to many incredible skate spots, including:
-Hyde skatepark
-LSTEN indoor skatepark
-Beckett park skatepark
-Micklefield skatepark
-Horsforth skatepark

Leeds also has a number of inclusive skate groups to get involved with so you don't have to go it alone! They are welcoming to new members whether you're advanced, intermediate, or never stepped on a board before!
Give them a follow on instagram or facebook to keep up to date with beginner sessions, park meet-ups, social events and more!
@rwtgleeds
@leedsgalsnpals
@leedsuniskatesociety
@ls.ten]]> 2020-09-21 09:18:47 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/763499192 Tips to Beat the Cabin Fever! leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/802636327 It's definitely a weird time to be a student right now. Thanks to the current Covid-19 restrictions,  meeting other students, avoiding stress, and enjoying your free time outside of your course can be a challenge. We've added some tips and links to help if you're self-isolating or stuck at home at the moment, which you can see on our Facebook page here.]]> 2020-10-05 11:54:41 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/802636327 Places to relax and take a break on campus leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/835098479 If you're coming to the University Campus to use a booked study space or for a course event, here's a handy list of places to take a break and relax.]]> 2020-10-16 09:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/835098479 See the Leeds skyline from Sugarwell Hill leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/855564375 Hike up Sugarwell Hill for a view of the Leeds Skyline, Meanwood Valley Urban Farm and Woodhouse Ridge. Get some breathing space and access the routes to the hill from Meanwood and Woohouse. Stop off at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm on the way down and spend some time with the animals or at the farm shop and cafe.

Meanwood Valley Urban Farm Website:
https://www.mvuf.org.uk/]]> 2020-10-23 12:43:50 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/855564375 Meanwood Park leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/862752615 Take a walk through the woods or by the beck at Meanwood Park in North Leeds. or stop off at the nearby Meanwood Park cafe or Myrtle Tavern pub (when pubs re-open).]]> 2020-10-26 17:18:52 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/862752615 'The Grey Outdoors' leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/881737977 "Long days in, short walks out, round the block, to the shop and back. Getting outside in lockdown isn’t easy. To even a sharper eye, the many patches of greenery in Leeds are hard to spot. Hidden down steep slopes and behind barbed fences it is easy to see the only bit of greenery in Leeds as being Woodhouse Moor. Yet there is much more to see..."

Georgie Holt, third year student at the University of Leeds, sheds light on hidden green spots in the city's student areas. Read the full blog post here]]> 2020-11-02 09:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/881737977 Golden Acre Park leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/987949697 Located 6 miles north of Leeds city centre, Golden Acre Park is known for is well known for its circular lakeside walk, ornate gardens and popular tea rooms. It's also one end of the Meanwood Valley Trail, a 7 mile walking trail taking you through woodlands, moors and parkland back to Woodhouse Moor, close to campus and the city centre. Find out more here ]]> 2020-12-04 15:42:50 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/987949697 10 Must See Parks in Leeds! leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/988001913 Sports & Physical activity have put together a guide with everything you need to know about 10 of the best parks in Leeds. Download the guide and use it to plan your next outdoor adventure!

Whether you want to explore the parks nearby to campus or venture a bit further afield to see what Leeds has on offer, this guide is for you!]]> 2020-12-04 15:54:25 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/988001913 Grab a Speciality Coffee at 164 leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1005696163 164 is developing group of independent bakeries and coffee shops with a focus on ciabatta and focaccia sandwiches.

They bake bread on-site at each of our locations every day, with takeaway cafes on Woodhouse Lane, Munro House and now Headingley. Catch up with a friend and treat yourselves with a speciality coffee and sandwich run.

Find the closest 164 cafe to you here]]> 2020-12-10 11:15:01 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1005696163 Things to Do for Leeds Students UNDER LOCKDOWN leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1005861437 Stay active and connected to uni life, even with Covid-19 restrictions.

Take a walk in a 'Must See' park:
Leeds Sports & Physical Activity have put together a list of the 'Top Ten Must See Parks in Leeds'. Take a look, find somewhere new and share what you find on Instagram with @gogaleeds). See the list here.

You can also follow the Leeds Street Art trail around the city and see the UK's tallest street art mural. Get the trail route here

Become at artist in your own home! Follow Leeds Uni Galleries on Twitter and Instagram for weekly Sketch clubs, monthly photo challenges and online jigsaw puzzles!

Want to stay active under lockdown? Welcome to The EDGE's new online hub!  Whilst sports facilities may be closed you can still find blogs and videos to support you staying active and healthy at home. The EDGE posts new home workout videos, blog posts and more every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. You can also find healthy-eating recipes and tips to help with sleep, meditation and maintaining your wellbeing in the lockdown.

Have an indie movie night at home with Hyde Park Picture House! Why not take one of Hyde Park Picture House's film recommendations and check out some indie films from around the world? See Hyde Park's Picks here
]]> 2020-12-10 12:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1005861437 🌼 Get your Spring on! 🦔 leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1373259173 As the days get warmer and greener and in celebration of Climate Week, have a go at bringing Spring home and helping the environment with whatever space you have.

Get guides from the Wildlife Trusts and the Spruce on how to: 

]]> 2021-03-31 20:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1373259173 Things to do in Leeds over Easter Break! leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1374819044 If you're staying in Leeds over the Easter break and looking for things to do, the university have put together a programme of Spring holiday activities for students in this time!

See the full list of activities and events here
]]> 2021-04-01 09:30:46 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1374819044 The EDGE Leeds leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1377804911 The Edge's outdoor facilities including Sports Park Weetwood and Bodington Cycle Circuit are now open.

The Edge is planned to fully reopen on Monday 12 April. For further information and how to book please visit their reopening page.]]> 2021-04-02 09:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1377804911 Grab some plants at the Vale Stables! https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1386451643 Pick up some plants for your patch at the Vale Stables garden centre in Headingley (opposite Woodhouse ridge), selling indoor and outdoor plants Wednesday to Sunday.

More info: https://m.yelp.co.uk/biz/the-vale-stables-leeds]]> 2021-04-06 10:09:24 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1386451643 A Guide to Living in Leeds leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1399588201 🏙 Staying in Leeds after your course or just want to explore a new part of the city?

Leeds Sustainability have written a blog post highlighting some of the lesser-known areas of Leeds to explore or consider living in. Read the blog post here]]> 2021-04-09 12:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1399588201 Explore Leeds' very own YWT Nature Reserve! leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1404125189 Did you know there's a Yorkshire Wildlife Trust Nature Reserve right in the middle of Leeds?

Just outside the urban heart of Leeds, Kirkstall Valley Nature Reserve combines the industrial past with today's vibrant wildlife communities. A keen eye might spot otters or kingfishers by the weirs on the River Aire. Find out more about the nature reserve here.]]> 2021-04-11 12:47:51 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1404125189 Running Routes from RunLeeds leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1404144444 Looking to get out and get active this Spring? RunLeeds have put together a bunch of running routes for different parts of Leeds with descriptions of terrain / attractions to see on the way. See all the running routes here.]]> 2021-04-11 13:00:57 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1404144444 Uni of Leeds Volunteering Opportunities Bulletin - APRIL 2021 leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1465545072 Looking to meet new people and use your skills to help someone else?

See a selection of the volunteer roles currently available around Leeds in the latest Volunteering Bulletin from the University of Leeds Volunteering Team.

See the Bulletin here]]> 2021-04-27 17:28:31 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1465545072 Welcome the the Leeds Street Art Trail leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1506294690 🖌 A new way to navigate Leeds!
Get the locations of all art pieces on the Leeds Street Art Trail and find out more about the local artists tagging walls and walkways around the city. See the trail map here.
]]> 2021-05-09 11:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1506294690 Water Lane Boathouse leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1510735177 With lots of outdoor seating located right next to the canal in the centre of Leeds, Water Lane Boathouse is a great place to book that special occasion dinner or drinks.

Book a table here]]> 2021-05-10 19:04:20 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1510735177 Dive into Kirkgate Market! https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1527488555 One of the largest indoor markets in Europe is now back in action! Located in Leeds city centre (near the bus station!) Kirkgate Market is a hub of fresh food, fashion, houseplants, homeware and eateries representing a wide range of nationalities. Dive in and check out the stalls for yourself!]]> 2021-05-15 20:50:23 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1527488555 Your guides to Leeds on social media! leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1527493952 Want to explore Leeds more but don't know where to start? Follow these accounts  to get tips on parks, pubs, restaurants and scenic spots around the city and explore Leeds your way!

Go Out Get Active Leeds
Life in Leeds
Visit Leeds
Independent Life Leeds
Leeds Parks & Countryside Service]]> 2021-05-15 20:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1527493952 Finish off your uni year by helping the environment and the people of Leeds! leedsfbspostgradlife https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1543328070 🌳 Become a volunteer for The Big Clear Out! The Big Clear Out was set up last summer by the Sustainability Service at the University of Leeds in collaboration with Leeds-based organisations.

Through the project, we collect up student's unwanted belongings direct from their homes and pass these on to local people and charities most in need. Volunteers are essential with making this project a success. This includes:

🌳 distributing leaflets and donation bags to students homes
🌳 helping to round up donations ready for collection.

If you are able to help, contact Sustainabilty@Leeds.ac.uk with your name, mobile number, and the date or dates you are willing to help. Please use ‘Big Clear Out’ as the subject heading.

You can also find out more about the project here: ]]> 2021-05-20 11:25:51 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/1543328070 Harewood House - Enjoy a day out with Nature and Art! vikram_98 https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/2090441783 From the moment you arrive, Harewood captures your imagination and feeds your curiosity. It’s a place filled with art, culture and heritage which continues to develop and thrive today.

Click Here to see how to get there!]]> 2022-03-11 13:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/leedsfbspostgradlife/pmnnicvg0k4oxf2t/wish/2090441783