Attractions

A shopping spree in Leeds is like nothing else. You'll find everything from designer labels to vintage finds, high street favourites and local specialities - all within easy walking distance.

Award-winning chefs, sophisticated dining and fantastic local produce all add to the gastronomic experience available in Leeds. Foodies will love the variety of cuisine and wonderful restaurants.

Leeds nightlife is legendary. Be entertained at gigs, comedy or cabaret, or go for cocktails and dance til dawn in the city's coolest bars and clubs. A Leeds night out is hard to beat.

A Leeds spa experience will leave you feeling peaceful and energised. From luxury hotel spas, to ladies day spas and fabulous salons around the city, you've plenty of reasons to book some 'me time'.

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!

From our medieval roots to our more recent industrial one, the past really comes alive in our famous, award-winning and ever popular attractions. One of the best bits is, most of our attractions are free. So you can enjoy a full day of memorable and enriching experiences without it costing a fortune. The world-class Leeds Art Gallery is home to a vast collection of contemporary British art, making art interesting and accessible for all ages. The Royal Armouries Museum is a firm family favourite because of the way it brings history to life with it's spectacular jousting displays and re-enactments. Leeds City Museum has already won major awards in it's first year. Visitors flock to see the story of Leeds, past and present, including the Leeds Tiger, the final resting place of the Leeds Mummy and the ever changing special exhibitions. Around the city you'll also discover a rich variety of historical houses and ruins. The Tudor-Jacobean estate of Temple Newsam was once owned by Henry VIII and is home to Europe's largest rare breeds farm. Located just 4 miles from the city centre, it's a great day out for visitors of all ages.

Features:

  • Harewood House - an exquisite house and estate, home to The Queen's cousin.
  • Thackray Museum - a living experience of health and medicine, past, present and future.
  • Royal Armouries Museum - a dangerously entertaining day out!
  • Tropical World - experience the rainforest heat without leaving Leeds!
  • Leeds City Museum - located in the stunning Leeds Institute building on Millennium Square.

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