SUNNYDEI

Leeds are becoming a really exciting place with new bars and restaurants popping up all over town.

This summer if you're looking for a new beer garden I couldn't recommend Slate bar highly enough and if you simply need to cool down, then you should most definitely visit the pop up ice bar in Bierkeller.

Slate

Slate has opened where Lounge bar and Grill used to be. It's a pool bar (but not a sports bar!) with a great atmosphere and an even better beer garden. A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to be invited to the launch party and I must say I will definitely be coming back.

There's gorgeous exposed brickwork along the walls which I absolutely adore!

On the night they were serving pizzas and even though I couldn't have any due to my gluten intolerance the chefs have assured me that all pizzas and sandwiches on their menu are also available gluten free! That was like music to my ears and I can't wait to go back and sample their delicious pizzas.

As you can see the beer garden is absolutely huge for a city centre bar, which got Gabby from whatshebuys very excited!

The best thing about the launch party was probably the magician ( yes there really was a magician there!)

Picture credit: www.whatshebuys.co.uk

He absolutely blew our minds and was probably the highlight of our night. You can find Oliver on his website www.interactivemagician.co.uk

Ice Bar

The Leeds pop up Coors Light Ice bar is running for 12 weeks from 12th of June at Bierkeller.

I've never been to an ice bar, but have always wanted to visit so I heard that there's one right here in Leeds I just had to go!

It's £5 per per person and the price includes a 25 minute session inside the ice bar and a free drink.

There's some awesome ice sculptures as well as some miniature ice curling - which is great fun by the way!

I really enjoyed my visit to the ice bar but because it was so hot outside so I turned in a summer dress and then my legs were way too cold. A piece of advice for your visit - wear trousers!

I think these two new bars are definitely worth a visit this summer, but hurry the Ice bar isn't going to be around forever.

Until next time,

Golden Acre Park - Beautiful Day Out

I love nature and I love exploring. Even more so when the said exploring can be done in the sun.

Golden Acre Park in Leeds is the perfect place for sunny summer strolls and picnics.

Last week me and the boy decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather and have a picnic date in the sun.

The park is full of green open spaces which are perfect for a picnic or some sunbathing! Golden Acre Park has beautiful gardens full of colourful flowers (some of which I have never seen before!) and a very scenic walk around the lake and if picnics aren't your thing you can have some cake and tea at the popular tearooms.

The lake is just absolutely stunning, it really didn't feel like we were still in Leeds whilst we were at the park. It's hard to believe that such a beautiful place is situated only a 15 minute drive away from the city centre.

It was such a beautiful warm day that I even got to wear one of my favourite summer dresses!

I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing in this picture - trying to balance maybe?!

One of my very favourite flowers are Lilalcs. When I was a little girl I used to play in a garden full of Lilac bushes and their wonderful smell of them meant that summer was coming. Now every time I spot a Lilac bush I just feel the need to smell the beautiful blossoms. I got very excited when I discovered that there's a whole little garden dedicated to Lilacs. If you want to have a look at these beautiful flowers you better be quick as their season of bloom is almost over!

After our wonderful walk we settled down for a picnic of sandwiches, homemade cookies and a scrumptious fruit salad!

Golden Acre Park is the perfect setting for a summer day out with your family, friends or that special someone and I can't recommend it highly enough. It's one of the most beautiful parks in Leeds and I will certainly be coming back more than once this summer!

This post has also been featured in Cotton Traders list 'Best of British Summer'

Until next time,

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