Itchy leads you around Leeds
Who said there was nothing to do in Leeds? Whoever it was, this list is sure to shut them up. If that doesn't work, let us know – our friend Paulie is pretty good at keeping people quiet.
Hungry hyenas can fill their tummies with a few belly laughs at The House of Fun, the weekly comedy night at The Original Oak (2 Otley Road, 011 3275 1322).
Adrenaline junkies can 'shoot up' the climbing surfaces of The Wall (100a Gelderd Road, 0113 234 2554), or shoot down the slippery slopes at Xscape (Colorado Way, Glasshoughton, 087 1200 3221).
Culture vultures should circle the halls of Leeds City Art Gallery (The Headrow, 011 3247 8456). Feast your eyes upon the works of art within and consider making your nest in the cosy adjacent café.
If you find yourself becoming jaded in the face of all this excitement, make the trip to the National Coal Mining Museum (New Road, Overton, 019 2484 8806) for a harsh but enjoyable lesson in what Leeds city living used to be like. We've come a long way, baby.
Top five summer activities
Yorkshire Sculpture Park – Culture and fresh air in the same place. Breathe it all in...
Meanwood Valley Urban Farm – Sadly the 'urban' doesn't mean that the goats drop rhymes and wear wicked threads.
Harewood House – Luscious gardens to lose yourself in.
Elland Road – Because United are best watched under a shining sun; it brings out the spirit of optimism.
Top five winter activities
Tropical World – See what serious global warming would be like.
Xscape – Alternatively, embrace the cold and head here to chill out.
The House of Fun comedy night at The Original Oak – Nothing warms the heart like a good laugh.West Yorkshire Playhouse – Enjoy a better class of panto in this nationally-renowned theatre.
Leeds City Art Gallery – Because art knows no season, darling.
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