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Indulgence

Leeds is a city built for indulgence. Whether you like shopping til you drop, popping champagne corks, club hopping like a VIP or enjoying opera from a theatre box, Leeds will never disappoint.

Heritage & Gardens

As a forward looking city, Leeds knows how to do history in style. From our Medieval roots to our more recent industrial history, the past really comes alive in our popular historic attractions.

Our city is fabulously rich in culture and the arts, with more venues, festivals and acts appearing all the time. You're never far from breathtaking music, dance or theatre, so, prepare to be entertained!

Outdoors

The beauty of a destination like Leeds is it's fantastic location, with a seemingly endless list of historic towns, villages and natural beauty spots right on it's doorstep.

Family Fun

Leeds is perfect for families with children of all ages. It's compact city centre is easy on little legs and puts an end to the dreaded 'are we nearly there yet' cries.

Delicious

Foodies will relish a trip to Leeds, with it's fantastic array of restaurants, food and drink retailers and delicious Yorkshire produce.

Whether you're here to support one of our local teams or visit one of the many international matches held in Leeds throughout the year, you'll love how easy it is to get close to the action. With rugby, cricket, football and horse-racing all here in the city, it's a sure bet that Leeds will win you over.

Trying times

Rugby fans are spoilt for choice with both the rugby league former World Club Challenge winners Leeds Rhinos, and the Leeds Carnegie Rugby Union both based at Headingley Carnegie Stadium. The facilities are family friendly, the tickets are great value, and the atmosphere is electric!

Way above batting average

Cricket is historically connected with Leeds, as many of the world's greats have played at Headingley Carnegie Cricket Ground. It's home to the Yorkshire County Cricket Club and a number of fantastic international matches, including The Ashes Test Match between England and Australia. Fans who like to live and breathe cricket will love the rooms at Headingley Lodge, which overlook the ground itself.

Marching on together

Leeds United, the city's premier football club are based at Elland Road Stadium. The legendary team, featured in the recent film The Damned United film, have a legion of loyal supporters intent on getting the team back at the top of the Premier League. Stadium tours are available, even on match days.

Horses for courses

Wetherby Racecourse is one of the finest jumping courses in the North and many of the great steeplechasers and hurdlers of all time have graced it's turf. With special Ladies Day events and all under 16's granted free entry, it's a great day out for all the family. Over 45,000 spectators travel to Leeds each summer for the Bramham International Horse Trials, held at the stunning location of Bramham Park, Wetherby. A host of world class riders compete in the event, with Royal rider Zara Phillips amongst them. The magnificent house provides the backdrop for the main arena activities and the Cross Country Course is set in the glorious and historic parkland.

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