Visit Leeds

Leeds is situated in the heart of England, and is one of the UK's fastest growing cities. There is plenty to see and do here for a weekend away or short break, with great shopping and some excellent attractions.

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• Events in Leeds
• Places to Visit in Leeds
• Leeds Transport
• Hotels in Leeds

Museums and Art Galleries

Leeds has a large number of museums, being the home of the Royal Armouries Museum, the Leeds City Museum which is dedicated to the history of Yorkshire, the Thackray's Medical Museum and the Leeds City Art Gallery. Leeds also boasts the Grand Theatre, the City Varieties music hall and the West Yorkshire Playhouse.

Shopping

While many cities can boast innumerable shopping centres and high street stores Leeds trademark is sophistication. The heart of Leeds is The Headrow, the city's main thoroughfare. Along its length one can find some of the city's main attractions; City Art Gallery, the City Museum  and The Henry Moore Institute which has the  a fine collection of 20th Century paintings. Off The Headrow is Briggate with its ornate shopping centres. The Grand Theatre and Opera House are located here also. Major shows visit regularly so it's worth checking out.

Food & Drink

Leeds offers an extensive choice of places to eat, drink and relax. Award winning restaurants, Victorian pubs, fashionable wine bars and venues offering every type of ethnic cuisine ensure that all tastes are catered for. Leeds has a very large student population and boasts a large number of bars and nightclubs, as well as venues for live bands such as the Cockpit, The New Roscoe, and Joseph's Well, which combine to generate a vibrant nightlife. Listed are some of the most notable restaurants Cafe Rouge, Canton Flavour, Lucky Dragon, Little Tokyo, Cactus Lounge