Leeds, Yorkshire

Leeds is a city and metropolitan borough in West Yorkshire, England. Leeds is one of the UK's largest centre for business, legal, and financial services outside London.

There are a number of indoor shopping centres in the middle of the city, including the Merrion Centre, Leeds Shopping Plaza, St John's Centre, Headrow Centre, the Victoria Quarter, The Light and the Corn Exchange.

Leeds Carnival is Western Europe's oldest West Indian Carnival, and the UK's second largest after Notting Hill Carnival. It attracts around 100,000 people over 3 days to the streets of Chapeltown and Harehills. he Leeds Festival, featuring some of the biggest names in rock and indie music, takes place every year in Bramham Park.

Leeds has a very large student population, resulting in a large number of pubs, bars, nightclubs and restaurants, as well as a multitude of venues for live music. The full range of music tastes is catered for in Leeds. Leeds has number of large 'super-clubs' and there is a selection of independent clubs.

The city has teams representing all the major national sports. Leeds United A.F.C. are the city's main football club. Leeds Rhinos (Rugby League), Leeds Carnegie (Rugby Union) and Yorkshire County Cricket Club are also based in the city.