Central Leeds has claim to so many cultural venues and one of those venues is the Northern Ballet.  The Northern Ballet is a dance centre that is home to the Northern Ballet Company but also it is a vibrant centre for performing arts and dance classes.  Situated in Quarry Hill the Northern Ballet is a popular venue for many of the guests staying at Residence 6 luxury serviced apartments.  There is always a varied range of performances – truly something for everyone. (more…)

This has been very exciting news for Wakefield – the gallery opened on 21st May 2011 being the largest art gallery in the UK to be built for almost 50 years. The gallery brought many art lovers to Yorkshire and Leeds was no exception during the opening weekend.  Serviced apartments and hotels were busy as the influx of visitors increased ready for the opening.  The Hepworth is named after Barbara Hepworth, a native of West Yorkshire who is renowned in the art world for her acclaimed sculptures. (more…)

Leeds is very proud to have an amazing Harvey Nichols store.  Many of the guests that stay at the serviced apartments come for the great shopping in Leeds and more than ever, overseas visitors are arriving in Leeds due to the weakening of the pound, causing the tourist industry to boom.  Harvey Nichols, in the Victorian Quarter is one of the stores that brings tourists from Europe and further afield to Leeds, due to its brand name popularity.  (more…)