Halloween Events in Leeds

In 2012 Leeds is hosting some spine-chilling events for the Halloween period. This could be the best frightfest Leeds has ever seen!

Fright at the Medical Museum - Zombie Attack at Thackray Museum

Interactive horror at the Thackray Museum as a flesh-eating virus wreaks havoc on its visitors. Prepare to be seriously spooked. If you enjoy a good zombie flick this event is not to be missed.

Friday 26 Oct
Tickets cost £8.00 and this event is for the over 18s only.
Call 0113 244 4343 to book your tickets for the Zombie Attack at Thackray Museum

Thackray Museum
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7LN

Circus of Horrors, Freaks and Feathers - City Varieties Music Hall

Fantabulous circus freaks and caberet grotesques led by the undead Ringmaster Doktor Haze with the world's stretchiest man, a girl in a bottle, a demon dwarf, sword swallowing and much more. What's not to love.

Monday 29 Oct, Tuesday 30 Oct
There will be two performances each day. 2.30pm (child friendly) and 7.30pm (age 16 plus).
Ticket prices vary
Call 0113 243 0808 to book your tickets for Circus of Horrors, Freaks and Feathers

City Varieties Music Hall
Swan Street, Leeds, LS1 6LW

How to Kill a Vampire - The Royal Armouries Museum

Learn all you need to know about slaying vampires with Jonathan Ferguson, Curator of Firearms as he shows you around his favorite vampire killing kit. A must see and you'll never need to worry about getting bitten again.

Tuesday 30 Oct 6.30PM
Tickets cost £5.00
Call 0113 220 1999 to book your tickets for How to Kill a Vampire

Royal Armouries Museum
Armouries Drive, Leeds, LS10 1LT

The Darker Side of Leeds walking tour at Leeds City Centre

Learn about Leeds's dark history of witchcraft and body snatching on this grusome tour of Leeds's dark history.

Tuesday 30 Oct
Tickets cost £4.00 (children free)
Call 0113 2526807 to book your tickets for The Darker Side of Leeds

Ghost Walk walking tour of Leeds City Centre

The Ghost walk starts at 7.30pm outside Leeds Corn Exchange.

Ticket Cost £4.00
Wednesday 31 Oct
Call 0113 2526807 to book your tickets for the Ghost Walk walking tour of Leeds City Centre

Valentines Day Leeds

If you're struggling for ideas where to take your loved one for Valentines Day in Leeds this year or what to do on Valentines day, then we have a few ideas for you here that might help.

Leeds Meals out on Valentines Day

Finding a Leeds restaurant with the right atmosphere for a romantic meal can be harder than it seems. Salvos in Headingley might be a good place to think about for dinner but it will be packed as usual; although the Salvos Valentines day menu does look mouthwatering. Maybe also look into Little Tokyo for a Valentines Day meal in Leeds. Reviews suggest the place is not what it once was, but its definitely still an excellent place to go on for a romantic date. If you're into your Japanese and have a bigger budget then Teppanyaki is probably a better option. Possibly also consider the Cafe Rouge down by the Corn Exchange, but not the one in the Lights or any other restaurant in there as they will all be packed, and queuing to be served is a real passion killer.

Valentines Presents and Gifts

If you are looking to buy your loved one something more adventurous than flowers, chocolates or underwear, then check out some of the experience days available from Gizoo which include makeovers, massages, pamper days and so forth as 'gifts for her' and microlighting, powerboating and rally driving as 'gifts for him'. There's even plenty that you can both enjoy including cruises, his and hers massages, hot air ballooning and London day trips. Find out more here: http://www.gizoo.co.uk/Products/ExperienceDays/

Or, if you just want to keep it simple, say it with flowers: