The Ice Cube Leeds

12th January - 2nd March 2008

The UK's largest temporary outdoor ice skating rink with over 1200 square metres of real ice and a special nursery rink, Ice Cube returns to the stylish setting of Millennium Square for an eighth consecutive season.

Visitors of all ages are welcome, so get your skates on and be sure not to miss out on all the fun at Yorkshire's most popular winter attraction.

Monday to Saturday, 10am - 9.30pm
Sunday 10am - 7.30pm

http://www.Leeds.gov.uk/icecube

Christkindelmarkt - German Christmas Market Leeds

Friday 16 November - Thursday 20 December 2007

Christkindelmarkt is one of the largest and most established German Christmas markets in the UK, with traditional wooden stalls, festive greenery, Christmas carousel rides and twinkling colourful lights all creating a unique continental style festive atmosphere in the heart of the city centre.

The Market is open daily

Monday - Saturday: 10.30am to 9.00pm

Sundays - 10.30am -8.00pm

For more information, call the Chriskindelmarkt events team on 0044 113 395 0891

Leeds Shopping Guide

Victoria Quarter

The Victoria Quarter is the fashion and lifestyle destination of the north, situated off Briggate, leeds main shopping street, The Victoria Quarter is home to more than 70 shopping experiences including Vivienne Westwood, Ted Baker, Karen Millen and of course, Harvey Nichols, which was their first store outside of London, giving rise to Leeds' official title as "the Knightsbridge of the North!".

www.vqleeds.com

Briggate

Briggate is the main shopping area in Leeds city centre, most of the main shops are found or lead off this street, including H&M, Marks & Spencer, Primark, Zara, Topshop, Dorothy Perkins, Harvey Nichols and many more.

White Rose Centre

The White Rose Centre is a 10-minute drive from Bewleys Hotel Leeds and customer parking is free. There are over 100 high street retail outlets, including Debenhams, Next, Zara, Topshop, Primark, BHS and Sainsburys to name but a few.

www.white-rose.co.uk

The Trafford Centre

Situated at junction 9 & 10 of the M60, the Trafford Centre is an hour's drive from Bewleys Hotel Leeds and only 15 minutes from Bewleys Hotel Manchester Airport. With over 200 high street stores, the Trafford Centre also has free parking for up to 10,000 cars aswell as 350 free coach parking spaces.

www.traffordcentre.co.uk

Meadow Hall

Meadow Hall is only half an hour's drive from Bewleys Hotel Leeds, situated off junction 34 of the M1 near Sheffield. There are over 270 high street stores and free customer parking.

www.meadowhall.co.uk

Leeds Local Attractions

The Royal Armouries Museum

This spectacular museum houses the UK's national collection of Armoury, entry is free and the museum comprises of five themed galleries: War, Tournament, Self-Defence, Hunting and Oriental. With over 8000 exhibits to view and up to 9 shows per day The Royal Armouries is well worth a visit for the whole family.

www.royalarmouries.org

Jorvik

Based just a 30 minute drive from Bewleys Hotel Leeds, in York, the remains of the Viking city of Jorvik was uncovered by archaeologists in the late 1970's. With over 800 artefacts to view and a journey through a reconstruction of actual Viking streets a visit to Jorvik is recommended.

www.vikingjorvik.com

Thackray Medical Museum

Experience life in a Victorian street of 1842, discover why Victorians lived such short lives and observe the operating theatre before the introduction of anaesthetics! Thackray Museum's resource centre allows access to a large collection of books and objects, relating to the history of medicine. Situated close to Leeds' St. James' Hospital, Thackray Medical Museum is a 10 minute drive from Bewleys Hotel Leeds and is highly recommended.

www.thackraymuseum.org

National Coal Mining Museum

Descend 140 meters below the ground for a tour of the mines, visit the 1842 Victorian exhibition to discover the stories of the women and children who worked in the coal mining industry, join the nature trail, check out their live demonstrations in the workshops, call at the visitor centre or relax at the licensed cafe. The National Coal Mining Museuem is highly recommended for a fun family day out by Bewleys Hotel Leeds.

www.ncm.org.uk

Tropical World

Tropical World is one of the UK's most popular garden tourist attractions and home to the largest collection of tropical plants aside from Kew Gardens. Tropical World also has a large collections of tropical fish, including a magnificent collection of Koi-Carp. Visit the butterfly house to see up to 40 varieties of Butterfly or the aquarium to spot a shark, if you dare!

Magna Science Adventure Centre

Magna explores the elements of Fire, Air, Water and Earth. Create a twister, unleash wildfire, unearth the facts or sink to the depths, Magna is a hands on learning experience and recommends you wear warm clothing.

www.visitmagna.co.uk

Eureka

Create musical sequences in the sound-space gallery, join Gordon the Garden Gnome on an around the world journey, visit Scoot the robot and discover the answers about the human body or journey to the town square where kids can take charge of the local bank and shops. Eureka is a 30 minute drive from Bewleys Hotel Leeds and is a perfect place to combine fun with education for your children.

www.eureka.org.uk

Harewood House

Harewood House, home to the Earl and Countess of Harewood, it is also home to an extensive art collection, state rooms and a below stairs exhibition. Harewood House is set in spectacular grounds, which include formal and woodland walks.

www.harewood.org

Welcome to Bewleys Hotel Dublin Airport

Welcome to Bewleys Hotel Dublin Airport

Bewleys Hotel Dublin airport opened its doors in May 2006, ideally located on the junction of the M50 and the M1 at the N32/Malahide exit, only five minutes drive from Dublin Airport.  Avail of our complimentary 24-hour shuttle to and from outside the arrivals hall at Dublin Airport, just opposite the taxi rank.

If you are visiting business partners in the following areas we are ideally located for you - North Ring Business Park, Woodford Business Park, Clonshaugh Industrial Estate, Airside Retail Park, Newtown Industrial Estate, Furry Park Industrial Estate, Airport Business Park.

We are the ideal hotel for the business guest, all rooms have wonderful soundproofing, fantastic duvets & pillows, power showers, free Internet access - both wired & wireless broadband in all rooms & public areas, ample working space in your room, or you can take your work down to the lounge and work on the free wireless while having a Bewley's coffee.

Not just an airport hotel, we are conveniently located close to some of Ireland’s renowned sporting arenas such as Croke Park, Parnell Park, Tolka Park and Fairyhouse Racecourse. 

Why not take in some shopping at the Pavilion Centre in Swords, the Omni Park Centre in Santry or Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, all only a short distance from the hotel.

Going to an event in The Point, The Helix or Draoicht, why not stay with us, have a nice relaxing dinner in our Brasserie and we’ll arrange a taxi to take you to the venue.

Leeds Leeds Leeds!

As “Official Hotel Partner to Leeds United” Bewleys Hotel Leeds is perfectly positioned for both Elland Road and Leeds city centre. Offering family rooms, doubles and twins at the affordable rate of £69 per night, even on matchdays, Bewleys Hotel Leeds represents permanently good value.

Bewleys Hotel Leeds - proudly supporting Leeds United both on and off the pitch.

                                                            

        www.LeedsUnited.com