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Harewood House, Leeds. Courtesy of the Harewood House Trust

Harewood House

Just beyond Alwoodley, on the edge of Leeds, Harewood House is a vast estate with a beautifully furnished 18th-century stately home, a superb art collection and fascinating exhibition on servant life. It's set in landscaped grounds perfect for country walks.

2 Apr - 31 Oct 2010 (annual) - Harewood House

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The Horned Helmet at the entrance to the Royal Armouries, Leeds. Photo by Pawel Libera, courtesy of Britain on View

Royal Armouries

Falconry, displays of uniforms and real jousting by knights in armour are among the sights at The Royal Armouries on Leeds' riverside. Modern and purpose-built in 1996, the museum serves as both a family attraction and an important national archive.

Daily - Royal Armouries

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Thackray Museum, Leeds. Courtesy of the Thackray Museum

Thackray Museum

Thackray Museum, one of Europe's largest medical museums, explores the social impact of past and present medical advances using award-winning interactive displays. It's located next to an important teaching hospital, St James', on the edge of Leeds' Harehills district.

Daily - Thackray Museum

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What's On When

Victoria Simmonds as Pinocchio and Mary Plazas as the Blue Fairy n Jonathan Dove and Alasdair Middleton's The Adventures of Pinocchio

Opera North at home

Opera North begins and ends its autumn season at its Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House home. Joining the revival of Jonathan Dove's wonderful The Adventures of Pinocchio are new productions of Britten's Turn of the Screw and Lehár's Merry Widow.

16 Sep 2010 (various dates) - Grand Theatre & Opera House Leeds

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Harewood House, Leeds. Courtesy of the Harewood House Trust

Harewood House

Just beyond Alwoodley, on the edge of Leeds, Harewood House is a vast estate with a beautifully furnished 18th-century stately home, a superb art collection and fascinating exhibition on servant life. It's set in landscaped grounds perfect for country walks.

2 Apr - 31 Oct 2010 (annual) - Harewood House

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Leeds lights. Courtesy of Visit Leeds

Leeds Lights Switch-On

Leeds Lights has been providing the city with festive illumination since 1983, and the display spans over nine miles. Free entertainment at the switch-on event consists of chart topping acts, guest celebrities and appearances by children's favourite TV characters.

Nov 2010 (annual) - Leeds

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