East unleashed at waterfront festival in dragon boat races

Clarence Dock in Leeds was transformed into a world of Dragon Boat racing at the weekend as teams of local businesses competed against each other.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Jun 2011, 12:47 BST

The city played host to a number of activities on water and dry land on Saturday and yesterday which brought the waterfront to life at four festival sites.

This year the fourth annual Leeds Waterfront Festival collaborated with Leeds Community Foundation’s Dragon Boat Festival in a joint waterfront spectacular.

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It took place at Granary Wharf, Brewery Wharf, Clarence Dock and Thwaite Mills.

Attractions at Granary Wharf included live music, canoeing taster sessions and food stalls.

Many waterfront restaurants and chefs, including James Martin of TV’s Saturday Kitchen and chefs from the Mint Hotel were also offering tastings along the waterfront.

Thwaite Mills hosted Leeds MG Classic Car Club, with a display of classic cars, along with a craft fair and other activities.

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Boat trips and vintage buses were running between the sites and the sound of music from buskers helped guide visitors between venues.

The waterfront festival attracts more than 10,000 visitors to the waterfront in Leeds.

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