10 things almost everyone in Leeds should have done by the age of 40

By The Newsroom

Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT

We're a proud city with a wealth of heritage, history and traditions.

And there are some activities and pastimes almost every Loiner has indulged in at some point:

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Been down to Tropical World in Roundhay to meet the meerkats first hand.

placeholder image — Been down to Tropical World in Roundhay to meet the meerkats first hand.

He's The Dortmund Drayman by sculptor Arthur Shulze-Engels.

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Pound the city's streets to help raise cash for a cause close to your heart.

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A pub crawl to end all pub crawls. Sixteen watering holes in total.

placeholder image — A pub crawl to end all pub crawls. Sixteen watering holes in total.

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