Like booking yourself a staycation in the Wizarding World of 'The Enchantment Chamber'.
This Harry-Potter-inspired Airbnb is the staycation you need for the new year- and it's available to book from Monday 3 January 2022.
This means that although you won't get to watch the Return to Hogwarts special on the screens, you can snuggle up and watch the movies back-to-back in your very own version of Hogwarts without disturbance.
The owner describes the staycation rental as a 'chance to immerse themselves into the wizarding world without compromising the everyday luxuries of a modern kitchen and bathroom'.
"Myself and my wife have worked tirelessly to create The Enchantment Chamber. As fans of the Wizarding World ourselves, we feel we have covered everything that visitors need and expect from us. It will make you feel like a child and take you to a place where you believe you on a set of your favourite Wizarding film or story.
"All of the attention to detail and artifacts are one offs; they have been chosen specifically for The Enchantment Chamber. Sourced from every corner of the country to give the apartment its magical feel."
The one-bed, one-bath property is located in the heart of York and surrounded by Prisoner-of-Azkaban-esque waters.
The glowing reviews of the property make this one of the most anticipated staycations in the area, and we expect it will book up quickly.
Previous staycationers have stated:
"Don’t miss out this place is amazing the vibes the looks the attention to detail plus all the Harry Potter movies already sitting there the kitchen and toilet are very modern a great experience overall."
"Absolutely wonderful Airbnb. The space has been designed to perfection; it truly transports you into the wonderful world of Harry Potter, albeit with a really modern bathroom and kitchen. Provides guests with the best of both the magical and muggle worlds."
The tenth annual Leeds Tattoo Expo will showcase some of the best in tattooing both local and internationally.
If you fancy getting yourself a fancy new bit of ink, then look no further than the iconic Leeds Tattoo Expo that will be returning to the First Direct Arena this June.
Taking place on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June 2025, over 200 tattooists and 70 traders will be flocking to the city to show off their skills.
And not only that, but there’ll also be a whole host of market traders for you to browse as well as live music to have a boogie to.
The artists will be tattooing with options for both pre-booked appointments and walk ups available throughout the weekend.
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There will also be a piercer, tooth gems and a henna artist ready to adorn your body.
Alongside getting tattooed, there’s plenty to do and to see over the whole weekend; there'll be an alternative drawing class, an illustrators market with kids’ workshops provided by Art Gecko, an art fusion event on the main stage, burlesque performances and competitions, a small vintage clothing pop-up, fire breathing and break dancing demonstrations in the square outside the arena.
The annual tattoo competitions will also be taking place each evening, where tattooists showcase their work to a panel of judges, sponsored by Killer Ink!
To celebrate Leeds Tattoo Expo's tenth anniversary, they'll be hosting a Pre-Party at Belgrave Music Hall on Thursday 5 June which is a completely free entry event complete with live music and free pizza.
You can find out more about the event and book your tickets here via the First Direct Arena's website.
Two new arena dates have been added to their forthcoming UK tour, after selling out the entire run within two hours.
Ahead of dropping their fifth studio LP Rushmere at the end of the month, the cult favourite folk-rock outfit announced a brand-new European tour in support of the record, including a limited UK leg.
The now sold-out arena run starts in Europe in November before now arriving in Leeds on Sunday 30 November.
The significance of the band’s return can be found in the title of the new album, as Rushmereis the spot where it all began for the boys: a pond located on Wimbledon Common in south-west London where Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett and Ted Dwane first hung out.
However, the multi-award-winning acoustic-driven British rockers and folk revivalists are now a trio following the departure of Winston Marshall, who quit the band back in 2021 following controversies surrounding his right-wing beliefs.
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With that in mind, it’s rather fitting that they have insisted that beyond just a place and a title, Rushmere is alsothebeginning of a new phase.
Following an intense period of creativity, the project was produced by fellow nine-time Grammy winner Dave Cobb and recorded at the famous RCA Studio A in Nashville, as well as in Savannah, Georgia and back home at Marcus’ studio in Devon.
The album itself drops on this Friday 28 March and judging by the little that we’ve heard so far, they’ve been well worth the wait.
As for the arena show, tickets will go on sale this Thursday 27 March at 10am.
Best of all, they’re donating £1 from every ticket sold straight to War Child UK – this sort of stuff should be standard for any big act as far as we’re concerned.
Sophie Smith -
24th November 2021 
