The Leeds City Museum re-opened to the public in 2008 thanks to a successful bid by Leeds City Council for National Lottery money, having been closed for several years beforehand. Now the place has been open again for a while and had a chance to get its feet on the ground and get in the flow of things, it would be a great time to go and visit the museum to enjoy everything there is to offer. Leeds is developing into a modern and culture city so it would be wise to make the most of it and look to stay in Leeds for at least a few days to full appreciate what is to offer.

The museum was first established in 1819 and 2 years later was made open to the public. For over a hundred years it took pride of place in the centre of Leeds on Park Row but it became heavily damaged during the Second World War in 1941 after heavy bombing from the naughty German Nazis. It was closed in 1965 and remained so until recently when the museum moved into the Leeds Mechanical Institute on Millennium Square.

Probably the most famous of the exhibits in the museum is the Leeds Tiger, a stuffed tiger that the curators actually wanted to get rid of, but after a campaign from the Yorkshire Post and much support from the local population, they decided to keep the tiger in the museum as a main attraction.

If you’re heading to Leeds and looking to stay for a few nights and you are tired of the usual hotel options, then why not try booking a Leeds serviced apartment for your stay? With serviced apartment accommodation, you get the use of a whole modern apartment during your stay which gives you much more space on average than a normal hotel room. The serviced apartment sector is rapidly growing as more and more people learn about them and quickly see they are often a superior option when compared to hotel accommodation.

This Winter why don’t you get down to Leeds to experience England’s third city? Leeds is a thriving Northern city with lots of new developments and a great night life. If you are planning on staying in Leeds then you would be hard pressed to find a better accommodation option than booking a Leeds serviced apartment.

Leeds is the 30^th largest city in Europe and one of the biggest in the UK and has seen a lot of renovation and new buildings in the last decade during the successful reign of New Labour. As with most industrial Northern cities in the UK, the city saw a massive boom in size and population during the 19^th century as Britain lead the world during the Industrial Revolution. Leeds profited greatly after the construction of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and the Aire & Calder Navigation and the building or railways from 1834 onwards.

Leeds was granted city status in 1893 which showed how it had grown to become one of the UK’s most important urban areas. And again, as with most northern industrial cities, much of the industry the city was built on has disappeared and been replaced by the service sector including retail, call centres, office and media jobs.

For those looking to stay in Leeds and stay over for a while, why not look at getting serviced apartment accommodation in Leeds? With lots of new residential buildings having been built in the last decade, Leeds has a good number of apartments that are available for short term bookings. These are a great alternative to traditional hotel accommodation, as you get much more space having the use of a whole apartment. So get in touch if you are planning a city break in Leeds and see what options you can get for Leeds serviced apartments.

The dates have been announced for the July 2011 degree ceremonies at Leeds University, and this year they will take place between the 11th and the 22nd of July, and as always, the ceremonies take place in the Great Hall.

The Great Hall on the Leeds University campus is a grade II listed building which is over 100 hundred years old having been built in 1894. The Great Hall is a wonderful example of Gothic architecture and it also one of the building associated with the term ‘red brick university.’  Since then, the 6 civic universities founded around 1900 use this term, which are the University of Sheffield, the University of Manchester, the University of Leeds, the University of Liverpool, the University of Bristol and the University of Birmingham. The Great Hall is still used to today for graduation ceremonies as well as being used for exams, meetings and public lectures.

Graduation represents the peak of a student’s academic life; the moment when years of study and hard work come to fruition. University is a great experience, but it’s pretty useless without the qualifications at the end. However more often than not is it a prouder day for the parents of the students. Weeping mums and proud dads will fill the rafters watching their offspring graduate from University. Often when the parents or families are coming over they will be looking to stay a night or 2 to make the most of the trip, especially if they’re coming to Leeds from far away. The first option which the students might offer their parents is to crash on the couch in their student digs. Having been a student myself, I wouldn’t wish that night on anyone, especially family! So the next option to come to mind might be a hotel. However being stuck in a cramped hotel room for a couple of nights might not be the most appealing idea, so how about trying a serviced apartment in Leeds when travelling over for graduation ceremony?

A serviced apartment in Leeds can give you the luxury and service of staying in a hotel so you don’t have to worry about slumming it. An apartment has the massive advantage over a hotel though as you get so much more or your money in terms of space and facilities. In an apartment you get a fitted kitchen so you have the option of making your own meals. Even if this is just as simple as cheese on toast or popping a pizza in the oven! Also you have the space of a lounge area when you can relax and unwind, rather than being stuck in the four walls of a hotel room. Serviced City Pads have a good selection of accommodation in Leeds in our serviced apartments. Located around Leeds City Centre, all would be a great option when looking for accommodation for the 2011 graduation ceremonies at Leeds University.

April 7th and 8th 2011 will see the latest International Jazz Conference take place in Leeds. Ever since 1993 when the first conference took place the annual gathering has been well received by jazz enthusiasts, with people from all over the world coming to the Leeds College of Music to debate and discuss the latest developments (and maybe take in the odd jam session). It has been announced on the College of Music’s website that the main theme of this year’s conference will be ‘the under-explored subject of jazz composition, composing and composers’. Jazz composition can take in many diverse approaches – this humble blogger’s personal favourite is the spirit of improvisation that is distilled so perfectly in Miles Davis’ classic “Kind of Blue” – there’s a reason why this album is widely acknowledged as a classic.

However, when it comes to accommodation, we recommend that you avoid improvisation. Instead, just get in touch with us here at Serviced City Pads and we will find you somewhere to stay while you take in the conference. We have a number of apartments in Leeds who can accommodate you in one of their serviced apartments.

The apartments range from studio apartments that can sleep up to 2 people to larger 2 bedroom apartments that can accommodate 4 people. A serviced apartment is an affordable alternative to a traditional hotel room – they offer much more space and comfort at competitive rates. If you’re interested in a stay in a serviced apartment, then contact us here at Serviced City Pads and see what we can do for you!

Leeds united could be on the brink of returning to the top flight of English football for the first time since the end of the season in 2004. Leeds were relegated to Division One after Charlton striker Jason Euell inspired a rousing comeback. Further misery was so follow as they were humiliated and relegated to League One after being deducted 10 points for going into administration. The 10 point deduction saw Leeds finish at the bottom of the Championship. Now back in the Championship and in the hunt for promotion Leeds United, despite no longer being able to call upon the services of Jermaine man Beckford, are once more knocking on the door of the big time. Looking for high quality serviced accommodation in Leeds? Serviced City Pads can provide you with a range of accommodation in Leeds. Call one of our reservations team on 0844 335 8866 or visit our website to see what we have to offer.

With great locations you can see all that the historic city of Leeds has to offer. Enjoy all the sights and attractions, great bars and clubs, restaurants and shops. Our serviced apartments can be your home away from home and afford you more freedom than hotels in Leeds. Fully fitted and furnished you can make our serviced apartments in Leeds your own for the duration of your stay. Call us and enquire about the fantastic serviced accommodation we have for you to rent in Leeds and all around the UK.

Currently in a playoff spot in the Championship Leeds will be hopeful of regaining their elite status. Will they do it? Its a lottery and nobody can be sure. What is certain is the quality of the apartments and the service we can provide you. Whatever your requirements Serviced City Pads can find you great apartments in Leeds. Whether short or long stay our team can help. Call the office on 0844 335 8866

Serviced City Pads are the premier apartment booking specialist offering serviced accommodation and serviced apartments in Leeds as well as throughout the UK. We can offer you a varied choice of excellent value serviced apartments. Many of our apartments are available to book online. We can also offer you a personal booking service from a team with strong local knowledge.

Afrojack is set to return to Gatecrasher Seven on Bank Holiday Monday 27th December. As one of the most popular new breed of Dutch DJs, reaching #19 in this year’s DJ magazine Top 10,. Gatecrasher were left devastated when he was unable to arrive in Sept due to a series of unfortunate events. But will be welcoming him with open arms when he comes to ‘take over control’ of the Gatecrasher decks this Christmas.

Afrojack has certainly gained a name for himself amongst clubbers and DJs alike and has been booked the world over playing alongside DJs such as his Dutch counterpart Laidback Luke. He has also has remixed for the likes of Lady Gaga, Sidney Samson and more and we can’t wait for him to return to Leeds to show us what all the fuss is about.
Afrojack burst onto the scene to be ranked number 19 in the top 100 DJ’s. An amazing achievement for a DJ who was virtually an unknown this time last year.

For all you dance music fans, this concert is a must –see with one of the biggest DJ’s of the moment heading there. You will get to see him perform his hit single ‘Take over Control’ as well as him dropping the best from the current music scene.
So if you are planning on attending this unmissable event then why not contact us here at Serviced City Pads, and let us arrange an amazing serviced apartment for you to stay in whilst you are in Leeds. You and all your friends can get ready for this spectacular night in a spacious apartment with everything within it you could possibly need and all of our apartments offer living room and kitchen areas. So go to www.servicedcitypads.com to look at our wide range of Leeds apartments and find the one most suitable for you.
All of our apartments are situated in central, and sought after locations, meaning you will never be too far away from where you want to go. Taking the worry out of getting home in the early hours of the morning after this event!

So if you are looking for accommodation in Leeds and fancy staying in a more special environment than those provided by hotels, then contact Serviced City Pads and we can help you find the most suitable apartment for you, We also provide 5000 apartments in over 30 cities across the UK.

Serviced City Pads supply Serviced Apartments in Leeds, you can contact the reservations team on 0844 335 8866.Leeds has a wide range of entertainment to make Christmas extra special.

The Nutcracker at Leeds Grand Theatre and Opera House

Northern Ballets Theatre’s Nutcracker is a seasonal favourite told in the traditional way; the story of Clara and her magical wooden Nutcraker doll. As the clock strikes midnight and the army of the wicked Mouse King approaches, Clara’s nutcraker proves to be no ordinary toy. A great battle against the Mice and an enchanting journey across the world offer a colourful and spellbinding treat for the whole family.Leisure Apartment accommodation in Leeds through Serviced City Pads.‘Traditional as sugar mice, candy canes and chocolate money’s NBT’s new production should be a Christmas favourite for years to come’ Yorkshire Post

David Nixon has set his version in the Regency period, the time at which ETA Hoffman wrote his story ‘The Nutcracker and the Mouseking’. The festivities of the season are captured by Charles Cusick Smith’s beautiful set designs, David Nixon’s vivid famous score including ‘The Waltz of the Flowers’ and ‘The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy’.

The Nutcracker is one of the world’s favourite ballets and has delighted audiences, young and old, for over 100 years. The perfect introduction to classical ballet, The Nutcracker has something for everyone.

Set in the stylish civic setting of the award winning Millennium Square, Christkindelmarkt attracts many hundred thousands of visitors to Leeds each year and forms an integral part of the city’s annual events programme.

The market consists of over 30 wooden chalets stalls from authentic German traders providing a wide range of seasonal gift ideas for everyone including; handcrafted toys, jewellery, Christmas cards and festive decorations, speciality foods and traditional German delicacies such as gluhwein, bratwurst sausages, soups, stollen, gingerbread and candied fruits.

To enhance the overall visitor experience of the event and adjoining festive funfair provides fun for all the family including traditional Christmas Carousel, a large scale dodgems and a selection of small children’s rides and attractions.Serviced City Pads supply corporate accommodation in Leeeds.
Harewood Hall will host a Christmas spectacular this winter. Whether you need a boost to flagging winter spirits, or a chance to stock up on gifts with a difference, Harewood has some fantastic ideas to make Christmas at Harewood a magical wonderland of all our favourite aspects of the holiday season. Enjoy our superb Harewood Christmas Market with a wide range of shops and stands selling all kinds of seasonal foods and gifts, plus our first ever Snata’s grotto. Harewood is also providing Christmas entertainment, including choirs and brass bands.

Let Harewood Hall give you a Christmas offe that tops all Christmas’s past and get the new season of 2011 off to a great start.Service City Pads supply short stay accommodation throughout Leeds.